The Surface Pro 7 offers more ports, including USB-A (standard USB), USB-C, a headphone jack, and even a microSD card port, to connect with various accessories. The Surface is far more expandable, though. Both devices offer comparable face recognition unlock methods with their front cameras, though. It shows that Apple developed the iPad from the ground up as a new touch-based device, while Microsoft tried to add tablet functionality into a laptop.Īpple comes out ahead in terms of cameras, especially considering the inclusion of a second rear camera and even a LiDAR sensor on the 12.9-inch model. By contrast, the touch capability on Windows is poorly designed. That said, iPadOS only recently gained mouse support and using one feels clunky. The Surface Pro 7 is a better computer than it is a tablet, as the Windows OS and the apps it runs aren't especially well designed for touch input.īoth devices support attachable keyboard covers, standalone keyboards, and trackpads or mice for navigation.

Microsoft also announced the Pro 7, which will remain in the lineup, will get an update to Windows 11 in the near future. Note that at time of posting, Microsoft announced the Surface Pro 8, hence the Pro 7's price drop.

Add the optional keyboard cover and it'd still be cheaper than the iPad Pro. The Surface Pro 7 is now even more enticing due to a recent price reduction - it can be had for as low as $549 already on Microsoft's online store. If you're looking to ditch the laptop for a tablet but still need access to traditional software, the Surface is a stronger option. In comparison to the Surface Pro 7, there's no question the advancements of the iPad Pro make it the superior device, but it still falls short as a true laptop replacement. The Surface Pro also runs on the Windows operating system, which is the same OS used by traditional Windows laptops. Meanwhile, Microsoft's Surface Pro has always delivered a laptop-like experience, with its 2-in-1 design with a detachable keyboard. Apple's iPad Pro tablet has been encroaching on laptop territory since its introduction, thanks to faster processors, enhanced apps, useful accessories, and the latest tech.

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