Microsoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-23862 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black

The Surface Pro 11th Edition is the Windows tablet done right. Killer OLED screen, all-day battery, and a CPU that punches way above its weight, just don't expect to play games on it.

The Snapdragon X Elite is a monster for everyday work. Our benchmarks put it in the 99th percentile for CPU performance, which means it trades blows with laptops that cost twice as much. The 16GB of RAM is fine for multitasking, though it's only middle of the pack compared to other premium machines. The Adreno GPU is the weak spot, landing in the bottom third. Don't expect to game on this thing. But for Office, browsing, and even light photo editing, it absolutely flies.

The obvious comparison is the Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max. Apple's chip is faster in sustained loads and the GPU absolutely destroys the Adreno. But the Surface Pro is a tablet first, and the MacBook can't do that. The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro is the closest Windows competitor, with a similar OLED screen and thin design, but the Snapdragon X Elite in the Surface beats it on raw CPU power. If you need gaming or heavy GPU work, go get an ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 instead. That thing has a real GPU and costs about the same.

Pricing is all over the place right now. We're seeing listings from USD 1,649 to USD 2,200 for the same config, which is a USD 551 spread. That's wild. At the low end, this is a solid deal for what you get. At the high end, you're paying MacBook Pro money for a machine with a much weaker GPU. Shop around and don't pay a cent over USD 1,700.

The Surface Pro 11th Edition is Microsoft finally getting the ARM transition right. The Snapdragon X Elite chip is the real deal, and paired with that gorgeous 13-inch OLED, this is the best 2-in-1 Windows tablet we've tested. It's thin, light, and the battery actually lasts all day now. If you want a laptop that can also be a tablet without feeling like a compromise, this is the one to beat.

If you want to play games or do any serious GPU work like video editing or 3D rendering, this isn't it. The Adreno GPU is one of the weakest we've tested in this price range. Go get an ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 or a Lenovo Legion Pro instead. You'll sacrifice the tablet form factor, but you'll actually be able to run the software you need.

Buy it if you want the best Windows tablet experience available right now. The Snapdragon X Elite delivers desktop-class performance in a package that weighs less than a kilogram. Just know what you're getting into: this is a productivity machine, not a gaming rig. For students, travelers, and anyone who lives in Office and a browser, this is the best choice on the market.