The Surface Pro’s place in the tech world is unique, as it’s rivaling both premium tablets like the iPad Pro and full-fledged laptops. You get a device that works just as great for professional tasks like spreadsheet work and presentations as it does for entertainment, such as streaming and casual gaming. Demand for Microsoft’s Surface Pro is consistently high throughout the year, which makes it seldom discounted. Amazon just dropped the 2024 Surface Pro with 512GB of storage and Snapdragon X Plus chip to $749 for Black Friday, down from its standard $1,199 price – and this deal only runs on Amazon.
Snapdragon X Plus Brings Desktop Power to Tablet Form
The 10-core Snapdragon X Plus processor provides performance comparable to many traditional laptop chips but with much lower power consumption. You can use several applications at the same time, even with Chrome open with dozens of tabs and with Office apps editing big files. With an ARM-based architecture, compared to Intel-based devices, you can expect good battery efficiency, enabling longer usage on one charge. This chip also does really well on creative work like photo editing and light video production, making it fit for professional workflows.
The 13-inch touchscreen display merges the ease of use from a tablet with clarity from a laptop. Coming fitted with PixelSense technology, it presents sharp text and true-to-life colors that work equally well for creation and consumption. Touch input is responsive to gestures in real-time, and the screen supports the Surface Pen for drawing, taking notes, and doing precise editing work. You could use it as a pure tablet by detaching the keyboard, prop it up with the kickstand while watching media, or use it as a traditional laptop with the keyboard attached.
Windows 11 with the Copilot+ integration brings AI features directly into the operating system. An assistant will help with everything from writing emails and generating images to answering questions without needing to open separate applications. Windows 11 runs full desktop software, meaning you have access to professional tools not available on the iPad or Android tablets. For most people, this genuinely can make the Surface Pro a laptop replacement.
The 512GB of storage is enough to hold plenty of apps and media without resorting to constant space juggling. Large creative software suites, photo and video libraries, and other apps can be installed with plenty of room to download files without running out. The SSD provides notably fast read and write speeds that make everything from boot time to opening large files feel instantaneous.
The rear-mounted kickstand adjusts to multiple angles, so you can find the perfect viewing position whether you’re working at a desk or watching movies on the couch. The hinge feels sturdy and reliably holds position without the same gradual sagging. The platinum color lends the device a professional veneer that’s at home in boardrooms and coffee shops alike. The aluminum construction looks and feels suitably upmarket and durable, with no flex in the body even if you press firmly on the screen.
Battery life reaches to about 12 hours of normal usage, which gets you through a full workday or that long flight without having to plug in. The USB-C charging means you can use the standard power banks and chargers to keep the device powered when you’re on the go. The device weighs just over 2 pounds without the keyboard, making it light enough to hold as a tablet for extended periods.
You’re getting a device that usually costs $1,199 for $749 with specs that will compete against laptops upwards of $1,000+. The addition of 512GB storage alone adds significant value and sees as many competing devices at this price point offer just 256GB. You have a real 2-in-1 that can serve both as a strong laptop and as an able tablet with performance and storage to do some serious professional work.
