Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" Surface Pro 5 2017
Its 12.3-inch 2736x1824 PixelSense touchscreen and 7th Gen Intel Core i5-7300U processor create a sharp, responsive surface for Windows Ink sketching. The 1.18kg tablet adds versatility through a detachable keyboard connector, expandable 256GB SSD, and edge-to-edge display that maximizes creative workspace. This refurbished unit suits art students and note-takers who prioritize pen input and Windows 11 Pro flexibility over raw performance.
About This Tablet
Its 12.3-inch 2736x1824 PixelSense touchscreen and 7th Gen Intel Core i5-7300U processor create a sharp, responsive surface for Windows Ink sketching. The 1.18kg tablet adds versatility through a detachable keyboard connector, expandable 256GB SSD, and edge-to-edge display that maximizes creative workspace. This refurbished unit suits art students and note-takers who prioritize pen input and Windows 11 Pro flexibility over raw performance.
- CPU Intel Core i3 7300
- RAM 8 GB
- Storage 256 GB
- Screen 12.3" 2736x1824
- OS Windows 11 Pro
- Stylus
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong storage (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong screen (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong ram (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average cpu (6th percentile) 6th
- Below average gpu (14th percentile) 14th
- Below average user sentiment (26th percentile) 26th
- Below average connectivity (29th percentile) 29th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core i3 7300 |
| Cores | 2 |
| GPU | UHD Graphics |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
| Expandable | Yes |
Display
| Size | 12.3" |
| Resolution | 2736 |
| Panel | LCD |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| USB-C | 0 |
Features
| Stylus Support | Yes |
Physical
| Weight | 1.2 kg / 2.6 lbs |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" Surface Pro 5 | Apple iPad Pro M5 | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Idea Tab Pro | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra SM-X930NZAIXAR | HOTWAV R9 Ultra 5G R9 Ultra 5G | UMIDIGI Active T1 Active T1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i3 7300 | Apple M5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Processor (3.35 GHz ) | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | 2.3 GHz | 2000 MHz |
| RAM (GB) | 8 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 16 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 2000 | 128 | 1000 | 512 | 128 |
| Screen | 12.3" 2736x1824 | 13" 2752x2064 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 14.6" 2960x1848 | 11" | 11" |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Apple iPadOS | Android 14 | Android 16 | Android 15 | Android |
| Stylus | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Cellular | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 39 | - | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Cpu | Gpu | Ram | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" Surface Pro 5 | 6 | 13.5 | 66.2 | 82.7 | 30.9 | 63.5 | 83.5 | 25.6 | 28.9 | 41.4 |
| Apple iPad Pro M5 Compare | 96.2 | 95.1 | 88.2 | 99.9 | 98.4 | 96.8 | 99.5 | 94.9 | 98.4 | 97.8 |
| Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Idea Tab Pro Compare | 83.3 | 82.2 | 77.5 | 91.9 | 91.2 | 99.8 | 64.9 | 53.3 | 96.5 | 97.8 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra SM-X930NZAIXAR Compare | 97.3 | 96.3 | 88.2 | 95.9 | 93.3 | 86.5 | 95.9 | 0 | 63.3 | 77.9 |
| HOTWAV R9 Ultra 5G R9 Ultra 5G Compare | 94.3 | 93.5 | 96.1 | 43 | 30.9 | 93.7 | 89.5 | 94.9 | 72.4 | 47.1 |
| UMIDIGI Active T1 Active T1 Compare | 83.3 | 82.2 | 88.2 | 27 | 88.1 | 77.5 | 52.4 | 88.1 | 88.8 | 64.4 |
Usage Scores
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