Microsoft Surface Pro 6 12.3" 2018, Core i7, 8GB, 256GB, Platinum
The 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processor and whisper-quiet fanless design enable a versatile 2-in-1 that shifts from a 1.7-pound tablet to a laptop with the Alcantara Type Cover. Its 12.3-inch 2736x1824 display and Surface Pen support provide a precise digital canvas for sketching and note-taking. This device is best for students and mobile professionals who need a single, ultra-portable machine for note-taking, document markup, and media consumption.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong screen (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong sharpness (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong storage (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong feature (82nd percentile) 82nd
Cons
- Below average reading battery (4th percentile)
- Below average social proof (23rd percentile)
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (30th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 2 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core i7 8650U |
| Cores | 4 |
| GPU | UHD Graphics |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
| Expandable | Yes |
Display
| Size | 12.3" |
| Resolution | 2736x1824 |
| Panel | LCD |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Cellular | No |
Features
| Stylus Support | Yes |
| Stylus Model | Surface Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
Physical
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.7 lbs |
| OS | Windows 10 Home |
vs Competition
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Pro 6 12.3" | Apple iPad Pro M5 | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 | BESTTAB T60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7 8650U | Apple M5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ | 3000 MHz | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| RAM (GB) | 8 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 1024 | 256 | 512 | 512 | 256 |
| Screen | 12.3" 2736x1824 | 13" 2752x2064 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 11" 2560x1600 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 12" |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | iPadOS | Android 14 | Android 16 | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| Stylus | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Cellular | false | true | false | false | false | true |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 39 | - | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | Sharpness | Portability | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Reading Battery | Water Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Surface Pro 6 12.3" | 54.8 | 55.5 | 66 | 84.7 | 61.2 | 81.6 | 83.5 | 84.6 | 28.1 | 30.1 | 22.9 | 59.4 | 4.1 | 46.7 |
| Apple iPad Pro M5 Compare | 99.5 | 98.4 | 92.6 | 99.8 | 97.6 | 97 | 97.7 | 67.4 | 47.9 | 99.1 | 99.3 | 3.6 | 41.1 | 46.7 |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare | 80.9 | 78.9 | 92.6 | 97.1 | 88.9 | 97 | 83.5 | 87.5 | 42.3 | 92.8 | 90.2 | 21.7 | 52.1 | 46.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Compare | 82 | 79.9 | 80.8 | 93.5 | 84 | 99.4 | 89.4 | 89.2 | 64.8 | 63 | 93.2 | 13.8 | 70.3 | 97.5 |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 Compare | 83.8 | 81.8 | 80.8 | 98.5 | 85.3 | 65.9 | 89.4 | 99.3 | 78.5 | 77.3 | 93.2 | 16.1 | 71.7 | 46.7 |
| BESTTAB T60 Compare | 82.4 | 80.2 | 80.8 | 42.6 | 86.9 | 88.8 | 74.7 | 0 | 1.2 | 58.6 | 58.4 | 39.6 | 70.3 | 46.7 |
Usage Scores
- Overall51.9
- Reading25.9
- Student68.4
- Business46.9
- Art Design60.8
- Productivity55.7
- Entertainment57.1
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