Microsoft Surface Pro X quick review in 5 points: Is this iPad Pro rival worth it?

Microsoft Surface Pro X is the latest ARM-based Windows tablet rivalling the Apple iPad Pro. We tell you whether it is worth buying.

The Microsoft Surface Pro X relies on Windows 11, which can run all the desktop applications such as Chrome, Photoshop, WhatsApp web, and more.  (Amritanshu / HT Tech)

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1/6 The Microsoft Surface Pro X relies on Windows 11, which can run all the desktop applications such as Chrome, Photoshop, WhatsApp web, and more.  (Amritanshu / HT Tech)

The Surface Pro X gets two USB-C ports and the Surface Connect charging port. There are also the power and volume keys.  (Amritanshu / HT Tech)

2/6 The Surface Pro X gets two USB-C ports and the Surface Connect charging port. There are also the power and volume keys.  (Amritanshu / HT Tech)

The Surface Pro X makes itself more useful with its in-built kickstand. You can also see a 10MP Autofocus rear camera.  (Amritanshu / HT Tech)

3/6 The Surface Pro X makes itself more useful with its in-built kickstand. You can also see a 10MP Autofocus rear camera.  (Amritanshu / HT Tech)

With its 39Whr battery, the Surface Pro X realistically lasts up to 9 hours at a stretch. Not great battery life but considering it runs Windows 11, it is good enough. (Amritanshu / HT Tech)

4/6 With its 39Whr battery, the Surface Pro X realistically lasts up to 9 hours at a stretch. Not great battery life but considering it runs Windows 11, it is good enough. (Amritanshu / HT Tech)

The Microsoft Surface Pro X features a 13.3-inch 2280 x 1080 pixel resolution display. It looks vibrant and lively but suffers with its limited 60Hz refresh rate. (Amritanshu / HT Tech)

5/6 The Microsoft Surface Pro X features a 13.3-inch 2280 x 1080 pixel resolution display. It looks vibrant and lively but suffers with its limited 60Hz refresh rate. (Amritanshu / HT Tech)

The SQ1 chipset is two years old and isn't very sprightly when it comes to laptop-based tasks. That said, the Surface Pro X is fine with regular tablet tasks. (Amritanshu / HT Tech)

7/6 The SQ1 chipset is two years old and isn't very sprightly when it comes to laptop-based tasks. That said, the Surface Pro X is fine with regular tablet tasks. (Amritanshu / HT Tech)