Whether in the office, at home or on the go – tablet PCs are becoming more and more popular. The Microsoft Surface variant in particular is a real all-rounder.
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Need a Surface alternative because you find Microsoft’s 2-in-1 solution handy but don’t want to spend a lot of money on it? We have put together some products that offer you a similar user experience.
Ttablet functions on the one hand, the advantages of a laptop or PC on the other – 2-in-1 devices like the Microsoft Surface are small all-rounders that, depending on the equipment, also enable professional work. Of course, so much technology comes at a price, so the desire for a cheaper Microsoft Surface alternative is often great.
Even if you have to do without one or the other convenience that the big player offers: You can also find a well-functioning tablet PC from other brands. Below you can find out which Surface model has a good alternative.
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Surface Pro Alternative: Not impossible
The name already says it: With four to 16 GB of RAM, Intel Core i3, i5 or i7 and fast SSD storage, the Surface Pro is one of the most powerful tablet PCs on the market. Finding an alternative to the Surface Pro 7* that can keep up in all respects is therefore not easy, but not impossible either. The Acer Spin 5 Pro*, for example, offers very similar features, which, thanks to Windows 10 and a 13.5-inch display, can not only keep up technically, but also has a foldable keyboard so that it can be used as a laptop or tablet as desired.
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Surface Go Alternative: For daily office work and leisure
The Surface Go 2* is the little brother of the Surface Pro – it has a 10-inch display and shines with up to 8 GB RAM and at least 128 GB SSD. The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5* delivers the same performance – the keyboard of the convertible laptop can be folded back.
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Surface Book Alternative: In the high-end area
With the Surface Book 3* you can work with up to 32 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD and the fast Intel Core i7 processor. So much power for a model that not only works as a laptop but also as a tablet – only Apple can match that. The latest generation of iPad Pro* offers up to 2 TB of storage space and the fast Apple M1 chip. In combination with the Magic Keyboard* and the iPadOS operating system specially developed for the iPad, you can also master demanding tasks with ease.
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Surface Docking Station Alternative: Use at a low price
With the Docking Station* and the more compact Dock* and Dock 2*, you can quickly transform the Surface into a fully-fledged desktop PC with all the necessary connections. The device can be charged via the Surface Connect cable and also connected to other monitors and a classic mouse.
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A practical alternative is the docking station from Kensington*, which can be connected to the Surface Pro. Artists in particular can work well thanks to the adjustable height and at the same time connect additional devices through the rear connections.
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Looking for a Surface Pen alternative to add to your existing device?
The pen from Renaisser* is cheaper than the Surface Pen* – it is compatible with the Surface, has a similar feel and is just as magnetic as the original.
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