Microsoft Surface Pro 7 12.3" 2022, Core i5-1035G4, 8GB, 128GB, Aberdeen Silver
The 10th Gen Intel Core i5 processor and 2736x1824 LCD display deliver sharp visuals for a 1.7-pound tablet, though the 10.5-hour battery life trails newer models. Its integrated kickstand, stylus support, and keyboard connector provide a versatile 2-in-1 form factor at a refurbished price point. This device suits students and note-takers who need a portable Windows machine for light productivity and media consumption.
CPU Intel Core i5 1035G4
RAM 8 GB
Storage 128 GB
Screen 12.3" 2736x1824
OS Windows 11 Home
stylus Yes
44 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong screen (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong sharpness (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong connectivity (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong ram (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)
- Below average portability (18th percentile)
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core i5 1035G4 |
| Cores | 4 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Expandable | Yes |
Display
| Size | 12.3" |
| Resolution | 2736x1824 |
| Panel | LCD |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Cellular | No |
Features
| Stylus Support | Yes |
Physical
| Weight | 0.9 kg / 2.0 lbs |
| OS | Windows 11 Home |
vs Competition
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Pro 7 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 i5 1035G4 | 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) | 128 | 1024 | 256 | 512 | 512 | 256 |
| Screen | 12.3" 2736x1824 | 13" 2752x2064 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 11" 2560x1600 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 12" |
| OS | Windows 11 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 | Water Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Surface Pro 7 12.3" | 60.3 | 58.7 | 66 | 84.7 | 32.2 | 63.9 | 55.1 | 84.6 | 18.1 | 77.3 | 9.9 | 0 | 46.7 |
| Apple iPad Pro M5 Compare | 99.5 | 98.4 | 92.6 | 99.8 | 97.6 | 97 | 97.8 | 67.4 | 47.8 | 99.1 | 99.3 | 3.6 | 46.7 |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare | 80.9 | 78.9 | 92.6 | 97.1 | 88.9 | 97 | 83.6 | 87.5 | 42.2 | 92.8 | 90.2 | 21.7 | 46.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Compare | 82.1 | 79.9 | 80.8 | 93.5 | 84 | 99.4 | 89.4 | 89.2 | 64.9 | 63 | 93.2 | 13.8 | 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 | 46.7 |
| BESTTAB T60 Compare | 82.4 | 80.2 | 80.8 | 42.6 | 86.9 | 88.8 | 74.7 | 0 | 1.2 | 58.6 | 58.3 | 39.5 | 46.7 |
Usage Scores
- Overall43.8
- Reading30
- Student38
- Business41.1
- Art Design54.3
- Productivity49.5
- Entertainment48.5
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
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