We purchased the Core i5-1235U configuration, which packs a lot of power for its size. This is largely thanks to the Alder Lake U-series processors which run at just 15W and can be very efficient when needed. Here we have a 47.7Wh unit that lasts for 10 hours of Web browsing, or 7 hours and 30 minutes of video playback.

With a higher res display, the battery life usually takes a hit. They produce quality sound with no deviations across all frequencies.

The stereo speakers of the Surface Pro 9 are mounted on the front, slightly behind the glass cover. You can find links to our profiles in the description below. Still, our Health-Guard profile gets rid of it completely. With that said, there is some PWM usage below 120 nits, but the amplitude of the pulsations is low, while the frequency is high, which makes the display less uncomfortable for longer periods of use. Since the tablet is running Windows, it can be calibrated with our Design and Gaming profile, lowering the dE value down to 1.1, which is perfect for designers and artists where it’s essential. And you can see a lot of colors on this thing, thanks to the 99% sRGB coverage. The display is great and very crispy, thanks to the high resolution of 2880 x 1920 pixels, which calculates to a 3:2 aspect ratio. The snapper has the same 10MP resolution and works in tandem with an IR sensor, so you can use Windows Hello for faster login. The display and front webcam hide behind a Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Going around the sides, we find a power button and volume rocker, as well as two Thunderbolt 4 ports, which can be very useful, considering this is a Windows machine. In terms of weight, the device comes in at 879 grams, which is around 200 grams more than an iPad Pro with a 12.9-inch screen. It comes in several colors, including Sapphire, Forest, Platinum, and Graphite. The chassis is rounded on the sides and corners, while the back has a kickstand and a 10MP camera that can shoot 4K video. The tablet is made of aluminum and comes with a profile of only 9.3 mm, despite having active cooling components inside but more on that later. The Surface Pro 9 works really well as a standalone product. A Surface Pen is also offered, which completes this awesome package. If you prefer the usual laptop experience, you can get a bundle with a Keyboard cover.

For evidence, we present you the Surface Pro 9, an Alder Lake-powered machine that comes in tablet form, but with the full functionality of Windows 11. The day that tablets are as good as laptops is here.

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