Storm Score 71 out of 100
Reviews 4 published
Outlets 4 publications
Top Outlet Engadget highest score
% Positive 50% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Critics praise its sleek, ultraportable design and solid battery life but fault its high price, limited accessories, and modest performance.”

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71 / 100
Tier Distribution 4 reviews total
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Universal Acclaim (90–100): 0 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 2 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 2 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Beautiful slim chassis
  • High-quality IPS display
  • Fanless architecture
  • Comfortable keyboard and trackpad
  • More affordable than 13‑inch models
  • Extremely portable tablet design

Points of Contention

  • Limited port selection
  • USB-C only
  • Accessories and charger sold separately
  • Thick bezels
  • Lack of haptic feedback

Professional Reviews

4 reviews from 4 critics
82
Devindra Hardawar
Engadget

The Surface Pro 12-inch is a lightweight, affordable Windows tablet with a solid build and decent display, but it sacrifices performance, screen resolution, and connectivity compared to larger models. It suits casual users seeking portability over power, though the separate keyboard cost and ARM software limitations are notable drawbacks.

Acclaimed 82/100
80
Tom Warren
The Verge

“Microsoft’s tablet and laptop hybrid now has the right mix of design, power, and battery life.”

Acclaimed 8/10
60
Luke Larsen
Wired

“As long as the Surface Pro 11th Edition is sold for $799 at Best Buy or another retailer, you should buy that instead.”

Mixed 6/10
60
Brian Westover
PCMag

“Microsoft’s newest, smaller Surface Pro tablet delivers the ultraportable design that Surfaces are known for, but middling performance, storage and display compromises, and the puzzling decision not to bundle a charger make it a poor value.”

Mixed 3/5

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