

Like the (now defunct) Arm-based Surface Pro X before it, running Windows on an Arm device means performance limits and compatibility issues with plenty of apps-drawbacks reflected in our less-than-stellar score.

The Intel model starts at $999, the SQ3 at $1,299, and our SQ3 review unit is priced at $1,599 for a bump up to 16GB of memory and a 256GB solid-state drive. One is the usual Intel model-now updated with speedy 12th Gen "Alder Lake" CPUs-but our review unit is the one with the Microsoft-designed, Arm-based processor made using a custom Qualcomm SQ3 processor. Unlike the more straightforward Surface Pro 8, Microsoft's Surface Pro 9 comes in two variants. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.
