Looking to buy a Surface Pro.
Surface Pro 6 (with i5-8250U) or Surface Pro 7 (with i3-1005G1).
Both are priced approx ~$1250. I am aware that Pro 6 has larger battery and Pro 7 has USB C.
Any thoughts which one is better performance wise?
Surface Pro 6 (i5) or Surface Pro 7 (i3) Which One Has Better Performance?
LReina on 05/11/2019 - 14:05
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thanks. that is exactly what i wanted to know.
Check the Geekbench score https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-surface-pro-7-vs-su…
The USB-C on the Pro 7 would be enough reason for me.
thanks
The SP7 i3 model only has 4GB RAM, vs 8GB on SP6 i5. Something to keep in mind.
oh missed to note the RAM difference. thanks.
i5 and larger battery is enough for me.
No matter is P7 is the latest models, or USB-C, what I am going to do with an i3? Not worth.
Yeah my thoughts are on the same lines.
Get the SP6 i5 unless you need USB-C.
That said, I wouldn't buy either. I'd get the Surface Pro X from Microsoft Store and if you're a student, you get a 10% off ($1529).
Oh Surface Pro X.. For the look and feel? But pricey and poor app comparability isnt? As for me, the biggest sell of Surface Pro is bring full PC in a practical 2in1 format. I believe Pro X compromises on the "Full PC" aspect.
OMG, I just read the reviews on it and it's terrible.
Please ignore my suggestion lol
I bought this $950 open one for sp5 i5 256gv from a seller on eBay on October, the unit is almost as new.
Thanks. I will be buying a new one though.
So I take it from the comments that Pro 6 (i5 8GB RAM) is gonna beat out Pro 7 (i3 4GB RAM) performance wise?
i5-8250U is a better choice with more cores for better multi-threading performance.