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Microsoft Surface Pro 9 (Model 2038) with Signature Keyboard and Slim Pen 2

Microsoft Surface Pro 9 (Model 2038) with Signature Keyboard and Slim Pen 2

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Type

Ultraportable
Ultrabook
Tablet mode
Operating system
Windows 11 Home

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended
Recommended for tablet use

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
71%
Performance score
58%
Tablet use score
78%
Ease of use score
75%
Battery life score
69%
Display score
83%
Audio score
70%
Wi-Fi score
64%
Storage write-speed (MBps)
1277
Storage read-speed (MBps)
3325
Wi-Fi speed (MBps)
35
Average battery life – heavy usage (hours)
5:07
Charging time to 80% full (h:min)
1:08

Sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
C
Warranty (years)
1
Replaceable battery
Replace/upgrade RAM
Slots for additional RAM
Replace/upgrade storage
Slot for additional storage
Replace/upgrade Wi-Fi
Country of origin
China

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$2,079.00

Specifications

Screen size (inches)
13
Native screen resolution (pixels)
2880 x 1920
Processor (CPU) type
Intel Core i5-1235U
CPU frequency (GHz)
2.5
RAM (GB)
8
Video graphics type
Intel Iris Xe
Storage capacity (GB)
128
Available user space (GB)
82
Storage type
SSD
Wi-Fi version
6E
Weight of laptop (kg)
1.2
Weight of power supply (kg)
0.26
Size (mm, H x D x W)
17 x 215 x 288

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