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Microsoft Surface Pro 6
87
Engadget Review
The Surface Pro 6 is the complete tablet PC package: It’s fast, light and has a great keyboard cover. But that was also true of last year’s model. And it’s facing stiffer competition this year from the Surface Go.
But it's not a huge upgrade over the Surface Pro.
Devindra HardawarOctober 16, 2018
Pros
- The fastest Surface yet
- Screen is a big improvement
- Still the best tablet keyboard around
- Battery life is better than before
- Black case option is a nice change of pace
Cons
- No major design changes
- Performance hasn’t changed much since last year
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Surface Pro 6
Engadget
87
Critics
10 reviews80
AVERAGE CRITIC SCORE
Users
1 review70
AVERAGE USER SCORE
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Microsoft Surface Pro 6
- Critic Reviews (10)
- User Reviews (1)
- 80AVERAGE CRITIC SCORE10 ReviewsLaptop Magazine90Microsoft Surface Pro 6 ReviewThe Surface Pro 6's significantly longer battery life and fast 8th-gen Intel processor make this the Windows 2-in-1 to beat.PC Mag80Microsoft Surface Pro 6With a modest speed boost and a new color choice, the Microsoft Surface Pro 6 may not have changed much from the previous iteration, but what we loved about this 2-in-1 convertible then, we still love now.Wired80REVIEW: MICROSOFT SURFACE PRO 6With six years of history behind it, the Surface Pro has reached a stage of refinement where design changes are largely limited to processor upgrades to keep up with the times, plus minor tweaks here and there.PC World70Microsoft adds quad-core powerMicrosoft's Surface Pro 6 is the latest iteration of its iconic Windows tablet, complete with an 8th-generation, quad-core chip inside of it. While it's nearly identical to earlier Surface Pro versions, that means its design remains one of the best—plus, it offers very good battery life compared to similar competition.CNET80Racing ahead of last year's modelThe latest Surface Pro tablet doesn't make any radical design changes, but the performance jump makes it viable as a mainstream performance laptop replacement.Pocket-Lint80Class-leader isn't without quirksThe sixth-gen Pro is the best to date thanks largely to improved battery life. However, the familiar form factor, bezels that are larger than competitors' equivalents, and lack of USB-C port feels like this Surface is holding back from what's around the corner.The Guardian80A fantastic tablet PC you shouldn't buyUnless you’re happy spending at least £1,274 on a machine that you will have trouble connecting to things at some point, the Surface Pro 6 is the best Windows 10 detachable you shouldn’t buy.TechRadar80Microsoft Surface Pro 6 reviewMicrosoft’s Surface Pro 6 is faster, longer lasting and now comes in a sleek, new black shell but … that’s about it. This is no doubt a better product than last year, but it might not be the generational leap some were hoping for. If you already own a Surface Pro 2017, this upgrade isn’t worth the cost. Otherwise, it’s the best Windows tablet money can buy.The Verge80A FAMILIAR BETMicrosoft has led the way in this laptop and tablet hybrid design, but it now risks competitors catching up. Apple is still selling the same MacBook Air design, years after most PC makers have caught up and surpassed a laptop design that changed the industry 10 years ago. The Surface Pro 6 might look a little familiar and lack modern ports, but it’s still the portable laptop and tablet hybrid to beat. For now.Digital Trends80Surface Pro 6 reviewNow with outstanding battery life, the Surface Pro 6 remains the 2-in-1 to beat.
- 70AVERAGE USER SCORE1 ReviewsDouglas70February 14, 2019Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - Engadget
Key Specs
TYPE
Tablet
FORM FACTOR
Hybrid
SCREEN SIZE
12.3in
SCREEN RESOLUTION
Other
BUNDLED OS
Windows
CPU FAMILY
Core i5
PROCESSOR SPEED
1.6ghz
MAXIMUM BATTERY LIFE
Up to 13.5hr
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