The device does become fairly warm when running the games. I played Hades and Minecraft Dungeons (using the included one-month free Xbox Game Pass) on the Surface without any issues. Its Intel Iris Xe graphics is good enough for less demanding games. Performance-wise, the Intel Core i7 model I tested is responsive, with similar PCMark 10 scores as other ultrabooks in its class.
The rear camera is not too shabby either, but I'll stick to my phone camera. Those who spend their day in online video calls will be very pleased with the Surface's front-facing camera. But I'm not a fan of having to bring a dongle for my USB-A devices. It's great that I can now charge the device via USB-C instead of using the bundled charger (via the proprietary Surface Connect port). Meanwhile, the Surface Pro's USB-A port has been replaced by two USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports. I also like the sharper pen tip, while the stylus remains as responsive as ever. The vibrations are fairly subtle but they add a tactile element to the experience. It also has a slot to hold and charge the Slim Pen 2, which comes with haptic feedback to make writing with the stylus feel more like using a real pen. It feels stable and has surprisingly good key travel. My favourite feature is actually the optional Surface Pro Signature Keyboard with Slim Pen 2 (S$399). MSI Cyborg 15 review: Cyberpunkish and cool But even at its brightest, the screen is too reflective when used outdoors in the day. The colours and brightness, though, will adapt to ambient light conditions. The display itself looks good, albeit not as vibrant as the OLED screens on recent Asus laptops.
Web browsing using Microsoft Edge, though, remains at 60Hz. The Surface will then switch to 120Hz for certain scenarios like inking (with the pen) or scrolling. While Dynamic Refresh Rate isn't available via Windows Update yet, you can get this feature by manually installing the latest Intel drivers. Microsoft plans to roll out Dynamic Refresh Rate, a Windows 11 feature that - like in high-end phones - automatically varies the refresh rate. The display has been upgraded with a 120Hz refresh rate, though you have to manually choose between 60Hz and 120Hz in the settings. The bezels around the Surface's 13-inch screen are narrower than before. Intel Core i7-1185G7 processor with 16GB RAM and 256GB SSD.
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