I didn’t complain about its predecessor’s lack of ports so I won’t do so with this iteration. But considering how Microsoft wants to keep this machine as thin as possible, I understand why it’s not packing USB-A or HDMI ports. Ports aren’t exactly plentiful on this device. You'll find a pair Thunderbolt 4 ports on the unit's side. The Surface Pro 9 with 5G, by comparison, comes with two USB-C ports that don't support Thunderbolt 4, a Surface Connect port, a Surface Keyboard port and a nano SIM slot. Models with Intel chips have a pair of Thunderbolt 4/USB-C ports, a Surface Connect port and a Surface Keyboard port. This is because only the Intel model includes support for Thunderbolt 4.

Microsoft Surface Pro 9 review: PortsĮach Surface Pro 9 model features a different set of ports. While I don’t particularly care for anything beyond the Platinum color option, I think it’s great that the Surface Pro 9 features a slew of different colors. As before, the Surface Pro 9 is small and light enough to carry around wherever you go.Ĭolor options include Platinum, Graphite, Sapphire and Forest, with the latter three colors only available on Wi-Fi models. They feature an anodized aluminum body, with a kickstand on the back of the device and a magnetic attach for the keyboard. (Image credit: Tom's Guide)īoth Surface Pro 9 models (with and without 5G) measure 11.3 x 8.2 x 0.37 inches and weigh 1.94 pounds. The Microsoft Surface 9 retains the same overall design of its predecessor.

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