2) Display: In this case both the Surface Pro 4 and New Surface Pro both have a 3:2, 12.3 inch screen with 2736 x 1824 resolution. They look great, though they remain an optional extra.On the plus side these Type Covers are backwards compatible with the Surface Pro 3 which means they technically aren't a differential, but instead a great way for SP3 owners to add a little SP4 sparkle to their devices.While not the most dramatic of decreases, Microsoft has successfully trimmed some fat with the Surface Pro 4. Image credit MicrosoftAside from some price/combination grumbles, it is hard to be anything other than delighted by Microsoft’s improvements with the Surface Pro 4. It is bundled with the Surface Pro 4 and costs $59.99 to any existing Surface owners who want to grab it separately.Surface Pen results set up a level.

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For example, the Intel Core M3 base model only allows for 4GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD while the midrange i5 offers 16GB of RAM but not a 1TB SSD. Microsoft is still quoting “up to 9 hours”, though obviously your mileage will vary depending on what you’re asking it to do.In fairness this is not too shabby for such a thin and light hybrid running a full desktop OS, even if not quite up to the 10 hours usage quoted on Apple’s new MacBook and iPads.Whereas Windows 8 Home and Professional options existed with the Surface Pro 3, for the Surface Pro 4 Microsoft is equipping all models with Windows 10 Pro. Beneath that gorgeous magnesium shell, Microsoft has also added a bunch of internal goodies users can configure.As part of a long overdue refresh, the Surface Pro 4 can be outfitted with sixth generation Intel Core m3, i5 and i7 processors.

You will receive a verification email shortly.There was a problem. Microsoft says that makes it 30 percent faster than the Surface Pro 3, which used last-gen Core processors, as well as 50 percent faster than the MacBook Air. So we'll have to fully test the Surface Pro 4 to see if it can measure up to Microsoft's promises as well as outrun its forebear.Though the two slates are nearly identical since they share the same magnesium body, Microsoft has complete re-engineered its Surface branded accessories.For starters, the new Type Cover features island style keys, whereas the Surface Pro 3 and every Surface tablet before it had a keyboard with conjoined keys. 5. New Surface Type Covers will work with the Surface Pro 4 and Pro 3. The Surface Pro 2 offers the same position as its predecessor, while adding a new position. If you click an affiliate link and buy a product or service, we may be paid a fee by that merchant.Raised in the Midwest, Ben considers himself a generally nice guy. A career highlight for me was being a founding member of TrustedReviews.

The Pen can magnetically attach to the side of the Surface Pro 4, something the Surface Pro 3 is missing. The front camera is unchanged at 5 megapixels, though there is no additional information about whether Microsoft made any improvements to the sensors themselves.Surface Pro 4 gets a rear camera upgrade. Image credit MicrosoftYes the Surface Pro 4 display is getting even larger, but packs a bigger screen into a smaller device (more shortly) and Microsoft states that brightness, contrast and touchscreen response have all been improved.The last of these is particularly interesting thanks to new ‘PixelSense’ technology. How does it compare to Surface Pro 3?Microsoft announced a number of products this week: The Surface Pro 4 replaces the Surface Pro 3 in Microsoft's tablet lineup, and while the spirit of the Surface Pro 3 is alive and well in the Pro 4, there are a few key differences that you should be aware of when deciding whether to upgrade.Almost everything gets an upgrade in the Surface Pro 4, starting with the display, which jumps from 12 to 12.3 inches in size—without making the device larger. On the inside, the Surface Pro 4 is something of a workhorse. Surface Pro 4 features a 12.3-inch PixelSense display with a resolution of 2736 x 1824.