Not only the display diagonal grew from 12.0 to 12.3-inch, but the pixel density was also significantly increased. While the Surface Pro 3 predecessor still used a resolution of 2160x1440 (216.3 ppi), you can appreciate a gorgeous 2736x1824 pixels (267.3 ppi) now. Even if this does not bring a direct advantage for the user, the new display features an even finer resolution as the often mentioned Retina display of the latest Apple MacBook Pro 13.

According to our first measurements, the other characteristics of the used display got better, too. The average brightness increased to just under 400 cd/m2, while the brightness distribution of 93% remained very good. Together with a low black value of 0.27 cd/m2, the maximum contrast increased to an excellent 1441:1. Alike the predecessor, the new Microsoft Surface Pro 4 can keep its maximum brightness on battery.