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Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Intel Core i5 8GB RAM 128GB
Last Updated: May 2, 2020 (Refresh Now)
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Device Compatibility
41laptop, computer, microsoft, surface, windows
+83%
-17%
" ... like iPad, with power and ease of laptop! ... "
" ... Great combination of laptop, tablet & desktop. ... "
" ... This was an upgrade for me over an Acer tablet also running Win10. ... "
" ... This product has dual function as laptop and tablet. ... "
" ... Everything I wanted in a computer, with the ability to act like a tablet. ... "
" ... I bought this to replace my surface 3 tablet. ... "
" ... Great laptop and tablet. ... "
" ... I bought it to replace my iPad and laptop. ... The Surface is very much a full-fledged computer, able to function and perform well - while an iPad is basically just an oversized faster iPhone. ... "
Overall performance
26performance, gen, i5, core, tablet
+88%
-12%
" ... Computer is very fast, battery lasts a whole day, and it rarely gets a bit warm, and it's completely silent as the Core i5 is fan-less. ... "
" ... I am very much surprised at the performance of this machine as a laptop. ... It's fast. ... It is responsive and handles anything I throw at it. ... "
" ... I have the 256GB i5 core. ... "
" ... I've been using a Samsung i7 3rd gen Intel laptop for 5 years so my comparison is based on that. ... Very responsive (of course it's an 8th gen chip). ... "
" ... This was an upgrade for me over an Acer tablet also running Win10. ... "
" ... It is faster than my last computer. ... "
" ... Next was trying to convince myself I needed to change my ways becasue the truth was, I didn't need an i7, 1Tb $2000+ Surface Pro. ... I can't not mention graphics. ... "
" ... Awesome computer really fast ... "
Display Clarity
23display, screen quality, surface pro, responsive, keyboard
+83%
-17%
" ... I did have to get use to the size as I've used smaller screen sized products. ... "
" ... Screen is awesome. ... "
" ... The screen writing feature makes filling out and signing forms amazing! ... "
" ... The screen is fantastic. ... "
" ... I restarted and found that there was no screen phenomenon and it worked fine. ... "
" ... Screen and trackpad are easy and bugless to navigate. ... "
" ... I can't always get the Surface Dock and connect it that way if I really need a large screen fix. ... It's hard not to want to say it's the best display I've ever experienced. ... "
" ... look great, turn on no black screen still working, fast , game look great and this table have and any document I can just write on it for note ... "
Software Platform
19os, apps, tablet, microsoft, software
+47%
-53%
" ... How can Microsoft have messed up this bad? ... How poor is Microsoft being managed to fail this badly? ... There is plenty of speculation that Windows 10 is spying on users. ... YOU ARE FORCED TO SAVE IT TO CLOUD (ONEDRIVE) WHICH FORCES YOU TO GIVE IT SECURITY ACCESS PRIVILEGES BEFORE YOU ARE ALLOWED TO USE IT. ... "
" ... Windows tablet mode sucks, period. ... "
" ... Based on what I learned from MS support threads, this is a common hardware issue that MS has not acknowledged. ... "
" ... After researching problem and attempting all troubleshooting from Microsoft, it could not be fixed and was a hardware problem. ... "
" ... However, after realizing I just couldn't ditch Windows OS just yet in lieu of going all the way Andriod, I had to start looking at 2 in 1's etc. ... In just a day or so of setting up, adding my apps and programs starting to get used to being so mobile. ... No, Windows isn't perfect. ... "
" ... Not a Windows computer. ... "
" ... According to the information given this was supposed to be a Windows 10 Pro OS. ... Well it does not come with Windows Pro OS like my previous Surface Pro, but Windows 10 Home. ... Typical Microsoft and their bloatware! ... "
" ... Instructions for programming are lacking and for the money Web addresses at the very least should be made available to the purchaser. ... I have had to search for information, and still having problems getting the computer to recognize AOL mail. ... "
Size
17light, travel, thin, portability, lightweight
+94%
-6%
" ... I bought this as I wanted something powerful that was also portable and light to carry. ... I love this Surface, it's fast and responsive, and it's very compact and easy to transport. ... "
" ... As a portable computer, this thing rocks. ... "
" ... Great size for travel and easy to navigate. ... "
" ... These are light and thin so they fit in the backpack well. ... "
" ... I find the portability great for productivity. ... "
" ... It's the same desktop but portable and fun to use ... "
" ... Battery life is great and the device is very portable. ... "
" ... Is very light and handy. ... "
Battery Life
17life, lasts, hours, advertised, without
+88%
-12%
" ... It's easy to use, the battery lasts forever, and the resolution is great. ... "
" ... Battery is amazing. ... "
" ... Battery is great, lasts the entire day on Battery Saver and "Suggested" brightness but even with the "Balanced" and "Brighter" setting, it still lasts long. ... "
" ... Bring the charger with you if you plan on using it for like 8 hours because without power save (which can affect you performance and touchscreen) it wouldn't last so long. ... "
" ... Battery life is great and the device is very portable. ... "
" ... FYI, for battery life, changing the battery mode makes a big difference. ... I've found the more conservative battery setting is more than enough for most of what I do, with only minor differences when there is a difference. ... It's a case of YMMV, you're in control of battery life but either way, it's really good! ... "
" ... Battery life isn't great, but it's good enough. ... "
" ... Battery life is questionable, and really depends on the applications you run, this applies to every battery operated Windows device. ... "
Keyboard
16pen, type cover, screen, microsoft, surface pro 6
+63%
-38%
" ... 2) The tablet mode keyboard ghost. ... "
" ... Ridiculous that it doesnt come with a keyboard after the picture clearly shows it with one. ... "
" ... I found it significantly cheaper to purchase the keyboard separately rather than in a "bundle." ... (The keyboard actually arrived a day before the Surface Pro.) ... "
" ... I replaced a Lenovo tablet with this Microsoft tablet and so far Microsoft is a superior product (Touch Screen & Keyboard Cover). ... "
" ... I bought the keyboard that goes with it, which is vital for using it like a computer. ... "
" ... I have the platinum surface pro 6 128gb with platinum keyboard type cover. ... You still get a full track pad on the keyboard. ... "
" ... Surprisingly the onscreen keyboard(s) aren't as much of an issue as some report. ... There are options for what keyboard you want and whether you want to keep it on the task-bar etc. ... "
" ... Purchased the keyboard case and very satisfied with that s well. ... "
Ease of Use
14use, user, set, navigate, good
+93%
-7%
" ... Its fast and easy to use! ... "
" ... Screen and trackpad are easy and bugless to navigate. ... "
" ... Its small and easy to use. ... "
" ... It's very very easy to type on. ... "
" ... It is easy to set up and has good response time for the things that I do with it. ... "
" ... I feel like a wizard. ... "
" ... Great size for travel and easy to navigate. ... "
Product Reliability
11windows, pro, pc, issues, week
+82%
-18%
" ... I've been in IT for 20 years, mostly on the Windows side. ... "
" ... Had to replace an old PC and this was my choice. ... "
" ... I purchased what was represented to be a Surface Pro 6 late last week. ... "
" ... I bought this to replace a Pro-4 that developed the vibrating screen after 3+ years. ... "
" ... I haven't had a need for a full PC in years. ... "
" ... I debated for months which windows tablet to get for school and i realized this one was the best for me. ... "
" ... It starts right up ... "
" ... Awesome and reliable!! ... "
Delivery
11delivery, promised, arrived, seller, apr
+82%
-18%
" ... It arrived two days earlier than promised. ... "
" ... Delivered as promised. ... "
" ... The delivery was more than i expected. ... "
" ... First it arrived Christmas Eve, 3 days before promised! ... "
" ... My order was exact, the price was right, and the delivery was perfect and on time. ... "
" ... The seller is also very speedy in their delivery. ... "
" ... Lived up to the name , same day shipping and received on time. ... "
Apps
10apps, office, photoshop, outlook, battery life
+50%
-50%
" ... My Outlook email now works great and I have changed my stars as this was not a hardware issue but a software issue and my fault. ... You have to shut down the Outlook app itself and 2 Background Processes before you can start it up again. ... "
" ... I was unable to install/activate several of my most expensive/existing applications. ... Older software (Photoshop6, Photoshop CS3, Office 2016, Acrobat X and others fail to install, activate and run. ... "
" ... In tablet mode, so many websites would not scroll for some reason. ... Yes, some Adobe programs, like Indesign have touch modes, but . ... "
Marketplace
10product, amazon, quality, new, best
+80%
-20%
" ... cheaper than other sellers ... "
" ... Excellent product and seller ... "
" ... The Best purchase I have ever made at Amazon ... "
" ... Quality Product and Vendor! ... "
" ... Returned for a refund to Best Buy and I couldn’t be happier with this one from Amazon! ... "
" ... Came as deacribed ... "
" ... The seller is also very speedy in their delivery. ... "
Touch Sensitivity
9screen, work, responsive, keypad, tablet
+67%
-33%
" ... I miss the numeric keypad of larger machines but I can't fault it for that Touch pad is excellent. ... "
" ... I replaced a Lenovo tablet with this Microsoft tablet and so far Microsoft is a superior product (Touch Screen & Keyboard Cover). ... "
" ... I like the display, the screen adjustements and fast responsive touch. ... "
" ... - Very responsive screen ... "
" ... the surface has good picture quality and touch screen is great ... "
" ... Drawing is great. ... "
Memory
8processor, surface pro, 8gb ram, ssd, older
+63%
-38%
" ... It was more than a standard laptop, but the portability, reviews, and processor/memory specs were better and more robust. ... "
" ... Easy to carry, lightweight and with 512gb ssd and 16gb of ram, it's perfect for a graphic designer like myself. ... "
" ... Even though i got the weakest model (i5 128gb 8gb ram) It is a truly amazing experience! ... "
" ... Good speed with their ssd disk. ... "
" ... I have the core i5, 8GB ram variant and it performs everything I throw at it with ease. ... "
Design
8surface, really, elegant, design, build quality
+100%
" ... It is elegant too and it has a very nice look. ... "
" ... It looks that good! ... "
" ... But it is beautiful, adaptable and just such a joy to use! ... "
" ... Aesthetically, the Surface is a REALLY handsome device. ... "
" ... The build quality is excellent, looks and feels like a premium product. ... "
" ... The laptop is so elegant. ... "
Build Quality
8dropped, build quality, use, scratches, ports
+88%
-13%
" ... just used it for three days and feels very good. ... "
" ... And, prices dropped! ... "
" ... - Lovely build quality (tho get a cover for it if you want to prevent scratches) ... - The kick stand is great, however its sort of sharp if you use it on your lap while wearing shorts. ... "
" ... durable package, well performance with QuadCore Processer and nice design. ... "
" ... The build quality is excellent, looks and feels like a premium product. ... "
For Kids
7surface, school, kids, college, children
+100%
" ... We have upgraded, and given older ones to children and grand children for school use, they last well and are absolutely awesome! ... "
" ... My son uses this for college and it has worked almost as well as a laptop, great product. ... "
" ... I bought this for school. ... "
" ... Surface Pro is the to go choice when it comes to school work for college students. ... "
" ... If they start to give the kids a problem at college, just get another one. ... 3 of my kids now have these Surface Pros and they all love them. ... "
" ... I bought it for my daughter. ... "
" ... My grandson loves it! ... "
Returns
7back, send, returning, returned, received
+29%
-71%
" ... We returned immediately but can’t get a refund for up to 7 days after they’re received back. ... "
" ... I am too late to return for the real deal so just make sure you get what you pay for people. ... "
" ... Had to send it back to Microsoft to recieve a refurbished one. ... "
" ... Will slow down drastically going to return . ... "
Comfort
7hands, thin, strap, pro, price
+57%
-43%
" ... It feels like my productivity improved. ... "
" ... These are light and thin so they fit in the backpack well. ... "
" ... - The kick stand is great, however its sort of sharp if you use it on your lap while wearing shorts. ... "
" ... Very pleasing to the eye, and very ergonomic as well. ... It is impressive how little lag there is for drawing, it really does feel very natural. ... 300% price difference, but I am absolutely, hands down glad I got the Pro. ... "
Sound Quality
6sound, loud, clear, picture quality, image
+83%
-17%
" ... Speakers are not bad at all for their size, not tinny. ... "
" ... The audio output is super loud and crisp, not what I expected from a tablet. ... "
" ... Image is just stunning, the sound is clear and loud, no distortion at all. ... "
" ... The picture quality is so clear and the sound quality is one of the best. ... "
Picture Quality
6sound, image, clear, touch, screen
+100%
" ... Images are incredible, video, streaming etc. ... "
" ... This is an excellent product with crisp picture quality. ... "
" ... the surface has good picture quality and touch screen is great ... "
" ... The image quality is just gorgeous and top-notch. ... "
" ... Image is just stunning, the sound is clear and loud, no distortion at all. ... "
" ... The picture quality is so clear and the sound quality is one of the best. ... "
Charging
6charge, hours, free, day, charger
+83%
-17%
" ... When I contacted Microsoft, they decided to replace my computer free of charge. ... "
" ... Bring the charger with you if you plan on using it for like 8 hours because without power save (which can affect you performance and touchscreen) it wouldn't last so long. ... Plus the charger is really mobile device charger weight. ... "
" ... It lasts through the school day and on nights that I'm free I can do some gaming on it before charging it up that night. ... "
" ... My 3rd surface device: surface 3 had problems w charging USB cable, surface pro 2017 (5) ( have for 1 1/2 yrs, doing great), now surface pro 6 for my wife. ... "
As Gift
5christmas, bought
+60%
-40%
" ... Was a Christmas gift and they LOVE it ... "
" ... I bought it for my wife as a christmas gift and wrapped it immediately . ... "
" ... It's a gift to my sister. ... "
Price
5surface, pro, money, worth, still
+100%
" ... First rate product ... "
" ... Works Good, Great Price, and small enough to take any where you go! ... "
" ... For the price I would have assumed it yo be included. ... "
" ... 300% price difference, but I am absolutely, hands down glad I got the Pro. ... "
Setup
4microsoft, instructions, easy, customer, applications
+75%
-25%
" ... Finally, yesterday I spent most of the day on the phone with a Microsoft technician (called a Customer Advocate). ... "
For Travel
4work, trip, traveling, pro, navigate
+100%
" ... I find myself wondering if a day trip would have been worth it--if only to confirm that I was making good choices. ... "
" ... I use it for travel and for work at home. ... "
" ... It's a powerful little travel companion, keeping me well connected on the road. ... "
" ... Great size for travel and easy to navigate. ... "
Ports
4usb c, port, lack, usb, thing
+50%
-50%
" ... What does piss me off a bit are the ports. ... HDMI is not available without the dock or some adapter. ... It's too small for full sized ports. ... "
" ... The only thing it lacks is a USB-C port. ... "
Weight
4weight, life, battery
+100%
" ... It is super light weight. ... "
" ... Good for light duty ... "
" ... This tablet PC is by far the best computer you can buy if you travel and are light weight user. ... "
" ... Light weight, and the battery life last more than a day. ... "
Fit
4thin, needs, light, however
+100%
" ... These are light and thin so they fit in the backpack well. ... "
" ... So far it fits all of my needs. ... "
" ... - The kick stand is great, however its sort of sharp if you use it on your lap while wearing shorts. ... "
" ... I used Drawboard PDF, which was exactly fit for my purpose. ... "
Mouse
3bluetooth mouse, surface, suite, microsoft, keyboard
+67%
-33%
" ... I also bought the Surface Bluetooth mouse which is fine and it talked to it effortlessly. ... "
" ... I also ordered a bluetooth mouse which connected without issues and a stylus (non-microsoft which works great but I find i'm actually not using it as much as I thought I would. ... "
Screen Protection
3protector, get, type, time, keyboard
+67%
-33%
" ... I use the Kingston Blackbelt 2nd Degree Case and a magnetic privacy screen. ... It's lightweight, durable, and the screen is crystal. ... Keeping it clean is a bit of a challenge, so you may want to get a screen protector. ... "
" ... The screen is fantastic. ... "
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