MAY 2020 • TECH ADVISOR 29The Surface Pro 7 delivers about we’d expect of a prosumer-
level tablet’s battery: about 9 hours from a 43Wh supply
adifference? Perhaps. In any event, battery life just shy
of nine hours is satisfactory.Verdict
It’s no surprise that the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 comes
out on top within its limited field of competitors,
especially because it’s the first Windows tablet we’ve
seen with the Intel Ice Lake platform.
The Surface Pro design retains some advantages.
For many, the inclusion of a USB-C and an older USB
Type-A port represents an ideal compromise, even
if we’d have preferred Thunderbolt. The kickstand is
overlooked as an absolute necessity for desk work.
Even the chunky bezels make the tablet easier to tote