Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 10 Platinum 2024

The Surface Pro 10 hits the 99th percentile for battery and connectivity, with a top 5% display and 16GB of RAM. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165U is solid but not spectacular at the 72nd percentile. At USD 2,000 to USD 2,263, it's pricey, especially with only 256GB of storage.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165U is a 12-core chip that sits at the 72nd percentile for CPU, which is solid but not going to set any records. The 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM lands at the 93rd percentile, and the integrated GPU also hits the 93rd percentile, so this thing punches above its weight for graphics tasks. The 256GB SSD is the weak link at the 84th percentile, and honestly, 256GB feels tight for a business machine in 2025. The 120Hz display makes everything feel snappy, and the 600 nits of brightness means you can actually use this outside without squinting.

Against the iPad Pro M5, the Surface Pro 10 wins on connectivity with 5G and Wi-Fi 7, but Apple's silicon will likely crush the 72nd percentile CPU score here. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 brings a similar 120Hz display experience, but the Surface's 99th percentile battery score gives it a real endurance edge. The Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus is a cheaper alternative, but it can't match the Surface's screen brightness or connectivity. The VekfulPC T60 Pro and UMIDIGI Active T1 are budget options that don't really compete on specs, but they're also a fraction of the price.

Pricing is all over the place. US listings range from USD 2,000 to USD 2,263, a USD 263 spread across six listings. Newegg has the best deal at USD 2,000 for the 5G model with 16GB RAM and 256GB storage. That's still a lot of money for a tablet with only 256GB of storage, especially when you factor in that the keyboard and Surface Slim Pen are sold separately. The CAD listing at CAD 5,167 is a single option, so Canadians don't get much price shopping room.

The Surface Pro 10 lands with a 99th percentile battery score and a 99th percentile connectivity score, which is a weirdly impressive combo for a Windows tablet. You get Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, and optional 5G, plus a 48Wh battery that somehow outlasts nearly everything else in our database. The 13-inch 2880x1920 LCD runs at 120Hz and hits 600 nits, putting it in the top 5% of screens we've tracked.

If you need serious CPU horsepower, look elsewhere. The Core Ultra 7 165U sits at the 72nd percentile, so heavy video editing or 3D rendering will feel sluggish compared to laptops with H-series chips. The 256GB storage is also a dealbreaker for anyone with a large media library or lots of installed software. And if you're not using the 5G or Windows 11 Pro features, you're paying a premium for capabilities you won't touch. The social proof is thin too, only 8 reviews at a 4.3 rating, so early adopters are essentially beta testing this thing.

The Surface Pro 10 is a business tablet that nails the fundamentals: all-day battery, top-tier connectivity, and a gorgeous 120Hz display. The 16GB of RAM and strong integrated GPU make it a legit productivity machine, not just a media consumption device. But the 256GB storage at this price point stings, and the CPU is merely average. If you need 5G, Windows 11 Pro, and a stylus-friendly 2-in-1, this is one of the best options we've seen. Just budget for the keyboard and pen, because they're not included.