On the other hand, the Surface Pro 4 costs $50 less than the NovaGo, and boasts twice the storage and more powerful innards. In fact, the Envy x2 is far pricier.įor now, you’re better off picking up the Asus NovaGo if LTE functionality at a low price is what you’re looking for. Take a look at HP’s Envy x2, for example – you may have expected it to be more affordable than Microsoft’s own tablets because of the use of Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chips found in many Android devices. The Surface Pro 4 is remarkably cheaper and better than similar ARM-based tablets. In addition, because of its dramatically lower pricing, the Surface Pro 4 is bound to keep a loyal audience well into the future.

It isn’t, obviously, the best, but the fast components go a long way in making up for the need to constantly recharge.

The battery life, as we mentioned earlier, only lasts 3 hours and 15 minutes in PCMark. While the Type Cover is sadly sold separately, it does feel comfortable typing on. As a ‘Pro’ device, the Surface Pro 4, of course, ships with Windows 10 Pro pre-installed (a $199/£219/AU$339 value).Īnd, that’s without mentioning the Surface Pro 4 display, which is crystal clear when pitted against its predecessor. However, it still holds up as a product that we can safely recommend for Windows tablet newcomers and veterans alike. It also costs considerably less than the Surface Pro 6 if you buy it refurbished or used – not that you’d be able to find it new these days.Īdmittedly, the Surface Pro 4 has its limitations, particularly when it comes to battery life.

If you’re not into the enormous size, not to mention price, of the Surface Book 2, the Surface Pro 4 isn’t just a worthy alternative, but also a brilliant first choice for creative professionals on the go. Microsoft Surface Pro 4: Who's it for? Should I buy it? In addition, the Type Cover is heavier and more satisfying to the touch, and the screen is of higher resolution coming in at 2,736 x 1,824 – a 216 ppi display. The Surface Pro 4 was released with a new Surface Pen that swaggers with more levels of pressure sensitivity than previous models, alongside added hardware buttons. It’s more than just a snappy design, however.

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