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October 2013
(79%)
225 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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57 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is a faster
Longer-battery-life version of the original model
Upgraded with a current-gen Haswell processor. The keyboard cover is also improved with backlit keys
And is among the best tablet accessories ever devised
Great overall design (we love the kickstand)
Full HD screen
Lots of CPU speed in a small tablet form factor
Is a great hybrid if you use Type Cover 2
Optional Power cover to improve battery life
Solid magnesium body
Improved kickstand
Vibrant display
Improved OS
In general
Performs pretty well most of the time
Screen bright and contrasty in all angles
Kickstand makes it perfect for lap or desk use
Excellent performance with Intel Haswell processors
Runs proper Windows 8
Not that Windows RT thing that hates Windows apps
Supports USB 3.0
Metal build makes it very sturdy
Decent battery life
Stand can be positioned in two ways
Power adaptor can
The editors didn't like
The Surface Pro 2 remains stubbornly thick and heavy compared with some sleeker competitors. The base 64GB version may leave you starved for storage
And the keyboard cover
Practically required
Should be included instead of sold separately
Battery life not as good as we'd hoped
Lacks integrated full-sized HDMI and SD facilities
Wi-Fi could be better
Easily scratched
Heavy
Chunky
Expensive
Lack of LTE
35 second sleep/wake time where rivals are instanton
The Surface Pro 2 crams a serious amount of power into a compact frame. However, now that Microsoft has launched the bigger, better Surface Pro 3, the Pro 2 makes sense only if you're on a tight budget. Even then, its value is questionable - many people w...
Much better battery life, New kickstand adds flexibility, New touch cover is huge improvement, The most versatile PC you can buy, Cooler and quieter
Irritating dynamic contrast on screen, App store still lacking, High DPI in desktop mode troublesome
There are still some rough edges, but the Surface Pro 2 is an outstanding hybrid in the true meaning of the word. Nothing matches the flexibility it offers and it finally has the battery life to deliver on its promise.Next, read our iPad mini 2 news and r...
Published: 2013-10-22, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
Excellent screen, Windows 8.1 a better experience, excellent build quality, microSD expansion slot, USB 3.0, smaller and lighter than Ultrabook competitors, better battery life than predecessor
No keyboard included, it's a lot of cash, chunkier and heavier than many tablet competitors, stated storage isn't realised (64GB is approx 37GB), camera quality, no beefy graphics card on board
Surface Pro 2 is a subtle push forward for the device, and a necessary one. It's no giant leap, though, and just like before we're toing and froing between its highs and lows and balance to price point. Overall there's no denying that it's a solid...
Solid build quality, great performance and battery life by laptop standards, accurate stylus, Windows 8.1
Heavy and clunky by tablet standards, keyboard covers cost an extra £100
The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is a powerful tablet-come-laptop that offers a host of subtle improvements over its predecessor. The biggest of these is its upgraded Haswell architecture, which boosts both its performance and battery life....
Robust, gorgeous design, Vastly improved battery life, Everyday computing power to spare
Extras are impressive but expensive, Not upgradeable
Like Windows 8.1, the Surface Pro 2 proves that Microsoft's dream of uniting tablet and laptop could still make sense. There's nothing else quite like this device out there – with the exception of bulky beasts like the Razer Edge Pro – and if the Pro 2 t...
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Published: 2013-10-21, Author: Barry , review by: alphr.com
All-day battery life and a new kickstand help make the Surface Pro 2 one of the most compelling hybrids available...
Abstract: During Microsoft's Surface announcement event in New York, Pocket-lint managed to get some brief playtime with both the new tablets. The Surface Pro 2 is the more professional version, with Microsoft taking aim at the laptop market, so these are our initi...
The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 still straddles the middle ground between laptop and tablet, but a lack of identity doesn't mean that it should be shunned - far from it. The traditional lines between device form factors are increasingly blurred, and those see...
Abstract: Does Microsoft's answer to the Ultrabook sink or swim as a viable business machine, or is it just a toy?The Surface Pro 2 doesn't look much different to the Surface 2, just slightly thicker and heavier. Under normal circumstances, you don't even notice th...
Ultrabook-like performance, Improved battery life from original Surface Pro, High-res, good quality 1920x1080 display, Very solid magnesium-alloy build, Dual-angle kickstand
Still too heavy and thick for comfortable ‘tablet' use, Older Windows desktop applications don't scale well to the high-density display, Paint job is prone to scratches and marks, Only one USB port, no SD card slot, Not really suited to lap-top use (or ot
Though the Surface Pro 2 changes little from its predecessor, every little change is for the better. The dual-angle kickstand, improvements to the already-awesome keyboard accessories, and notably better battery life are all huge points in the Pro 2's fav...
