Of course, the ARM processor means you will be running a lot of legacy Windows applications under emulation and you won’t be running 64-bit software at all, although the battery life is pretty good. Built around the Microsoft SQ ARM chipset, prices start at £829 for the 128GB SSD and 8GB RAM model. The Microsoft Surface Pro X is also a cheaper option. That looks good value as long as you don’t plan on running any overly demanding applications.

If that all looks a little too pricey then, at the time of writing, Microsoft is selling the Surface Pro 7 for just £639 but that’s for the discontinued Core i3 model with 4GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD – the only model left in stock.

Our review package comprised the entry-level Core i7 tablet with the keyboard and pen, a package that costs £1,759. If you want the Surface Pro Signature keyboard, that will be another £160 the Surface Slim Pen 2 will set you back another £120, or you can buy the keyboard and pen in a bundle and save £20. All Core i7 models carry EVO certification. The Core i7 models start at £1,499 with 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD, increasing to £1,779 for the 512GB model, £2,059 for the 1TB model and, finally, £2,459 for the 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD model. Best Android tablet 2023: Exceptional iPad alternatives from £60Īnother £200 and you can have either 16GB of RAM or a 512GB SSD, although oddly not both.

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