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848 reviews
Apr, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 848 reviews of Microsoft Surface Pro 2 (10.6-inch, Late 2013). The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the battery and size. The screen and performance are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the camera and price. Comments about the storage and reliability are different.
usability, performance, screen, size, battery
price, camera
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Microsoft Surface Pro 2 (10.6-inch, Late 2013) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.
Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 73 user reviews of Microsoft Surface Pro 2 (10.6-inch, Late 2013) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the size and portability are on the whole positive. The screen and performance are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the reliability.
usability, performance, screen, portability, size
reliability
84% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.com)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 285 user reviews of Microsoft Surface Pro 2 (10.6-inch, Late 2013) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the size and price. The usability and performance also get good comments.
portability, performance, usability, price, size
91% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.ca)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Microsoft Surface Pro 2 (10.6-inch, Late 2013) from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca. Reviewers really like the performance, but many are critical about the usability.
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100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by : Andy Vandervell (trustedreviews.com)
The Surface Pro 2 is an outstanding hybrid in the true meaning of the word
Much better battery life ; New kickstand adds flexibility ; New touch cover is huge improvement ; The most versatile PC you can buy ; Cooler and quieter
Irritating dynamic contrast on screen ; App store still lacking ; High DPI in desktop mode troublesome
The other is the viewing angle is also a little short of the very best in this category. There's a noticeable of shift from acute angles. Not enough to lose any sleep over, but enough for the Surface Pro 2 to lose a mark.
Expert review by : Kane Fulton (techradar.com)
Has Microsoft's beefy Windows 8.1 machine found its feet?
Solid magnesium body ; Improved kickstand ; Vibrant display ; Improved OS
Heavy ; Chunky ; Expensive ; Lack of LTE
Building positively on the rather pedestrian Surface Pro, Microsoft's updated slate offers punchier battery life thanks to the inclusion of Intel's Haswell processor, fancier kickstand and the latest version of Windows. That price tag is still...
Expert review by : Joe Svetlik (t3.com)
Is the Microsoft Surface Pro 2 the choice of the professional?
Amazingly powerful ; Versatile ; Great stylus
Very heavy ; Expensive ; Tries to do too much
Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)
The original Microsoft Surface Pro - the "is it a tablet, is it a laptop replacement, and will we argue about this forever?" device - was sort of great and sort of not all at once. It found itself jostling between techie genres, almost trying to...
Excellent screen, Windows 8.1 a better experience, excellent build quality, microSD expansion slot, USB 3.0, smaller and lighter than Ultrabook competitors, better battery life than predecessor
No keyboard included, it's a lot of cash, chunkier and heavier than many tablet competitors, stated storage isn't realised (64GB is approx 37GB), camera quality, no beefy graphics card on board
Surface Pro 2 is a subtle push forward for the device, and a necessary one. It's no giant leap, though, and just like before we're toing and froing between its highs and lows and balance to price point.
Expert review by : Elyse Betters (pocket-lint.com)
During Microsoft's Surface announcement event in New York, Pocket-lint managed to get some brief playtime with both the new tablets. The Surface Pro 2
Expert review by : Chris Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)
Unlike the Surface 2, the Surface Pro 2 runs the full version of Windows 8.1 so you can install and use all your usual Windows applications. The 10.6in Surface Pro 2 has now been superseded by the 12in Surface Pro 3, reviewed, but has had a price cut...
The Surface Pro 2 crams a serious amount of power into a compact frame. However, now that Microsoft has launched the bigger, better Surface Pro 3, the Pro 2 makes sense only if you're on a tight budget. Even then, its value is questionable - many...
Expert review by : Chris Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)
The Surface Pro 2 can function as full Windows 8 tablet, laptop and desktop PC. But it's not cheap and unless you really need this power in tablet form, you may be better off with a separate laptop and tablet. Here's PC Advisor's Surface Pro 2 video...
Expert review by (stuff.tv)
A few choice upgrades have transformed Microsoft's beautiful tabtop from computing novelty to true laptop slayer
Robust, gorgeous design ; Vastly improved battery life ; Everyday computing power to spare
Extras are impressive but expensive ; Not upgradeable
Microsoft's upped the power and fixed nearly all the niggles we had with the original Surface Pro, making it the best laptop/tablet hybrid money can buy
Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.co.uk)
This slate sequel has better battery life and performance, but the thick body feels more like a Surface Pro 1.5.
The ; is a faster, longer-battery-life version of the original model, upgraded with a current-gen Haswell processor. The keyboard cover is also improved with backlit keys, and is among the best tablet accessories ever devised.
The Surface Pro 2 remains stubbornly thick and heavy compared with some sleeker competitors. The base 64GB version may leave you starved for storage, and the keyboard cover, practically required, should be included instead of sold separately.
Microsoft's subtly updated Windows 8.1 tablet feels more like Surface Pro 1.5 -- improved battery life and better accessories make it a worthwhile (albeit pricey) laptop replacement, but it's still not an iPad-level category killer.
Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (techadvisor.co.uk)
The new Core i5-4200U CPU runs at a slightly reduced rate than its predecessor (1.6GHz compared to 1.7GHz), but it essentially offers the same level of performance compared to the Core i5-3317U CPU that was in the original Surface Pro. Importantly, the...
Microsoft's Surface Pro 2 gets improved battery life and better overall performance thanks to the inclusion of a fourth generation Intel Core i5 CPU, but it also includes a better screen, an improved kickstand, and better accessories.
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