Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 9 Graphite 2022
The Intel Core i7-1265U 10-core chip and 16GB of RAM power through creative apps, complemented by a crisp 13-inch 2880x1920 PixelSense display that’s ideal for artwork. As a refurbished unit, it offers a strong value with a 512GB SSD and full Windows 11 Pro, plus the lightweight 907g design and Surface Pen support for on-the-go work. This 2-in-1 is best for digital illustrators, students, and casual content consumers who prioritize a tablet-first experience with laptop flexibility, but it falls short for business-grade demands.
CPU Intel Core i7 1265U
RAM 16 GB
Storage 512 GB
Screen 13" 2880x1920
OS Windows 11 Pro
stylus true
cellular false
49 Overall Score
Price $679
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Also available open box & refurbished:
About This Tablet
- 512GB
- WiFi
- Graphite
- Windows 11 Pro
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong storage (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong ram (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong screen (86th percentile) 86th
Cons
- Below average battery (31th percentile) 31th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core i7 1265U |
| Cores | 10 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Display
| Size | 13" |
| Resolution | 2880 |
| Panel | LCD |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Cellular | No |
Features
| Stylus Support | Yes |
Physical
| Weight | 0.9 kg / 2.0 lbs |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 9 | Apple iPad Pro M5 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra SM-X930NZAAXAR | Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 24091RPADG | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Idea Tab Pro | HOTWAV R9 Ultra 5G R9 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7 1265U | Apple M5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | 3 GHz | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Processor (3.35 GHz ) | 2.3 GHz |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 24 |
| Storage (GB) | 512 | 1000 | 256 | 512 | 128 | 512 |
| Screen | 13" 2880x1920 | 13" 2752x2064 | 14.6" 2960x1848 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 11" |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Apple iPadOS | Android 16 | Android 14 HyperOS | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| Stylus | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Cellular | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 39 | - | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Cpu | Gpu | Ram | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 9 | 60.8 | 61.7 | 88.4 | 85.9 | 30.8 | 52.8 | 93.2 | 37 | 42.4 |
| Apple iPad Pro M5 Compare | 96.4 | 95.3 | 88.4 | 99.9 | 98.4 | 96.8 | 97.5 | 98.4 | 97.9 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra SM-X930NZAAXAR Compare | 97.4 | 96.4 | 81.4 | 95.9 | 93.2 | 86.6 | 73.9 | 63.7 | 97.9 |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 24091RPADG Compare | 97.4 | 96.4 | 81.4 | 98.6 | 86 | 65.9 | 89.8 | 79 | 87.4 |
| Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Idea Tab Pro Compare | 83.3 | 82.2 | 77.7 | 91.9 | 91.1 | 99.7 | 65.1 | 96.4 | 97.9 |
| HOTWAV R9 Ultra 5G R9 Ultra 5G Compare | 94.5 | 93.7 | 95.9 | 43.1 | 30.8 | 93.6 | 89.8 | 72.6 | 48.8 |
Usage Scores
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