There are a couple of reasons (battery, screen) why you’d go for the Surface Pro 4 instead, but the Miix 510 offers an awful lot for the price.
If you’re on the market for a workhorse convertible that covers the basics then the Miix 510 isn’t a bad choice, but it’s far from the complete package. So-so battery life and an inconsistent touchpad rather limit its appeal, and up against its rivals it’s very plain indeed. This machine is most attractive in its lower-price alternative specs, which should start at around £600. For £900, the flaws outlined below are a bit too much to bear.
The competition, too, is quite stellar. It doesn’t have the sleek design and ultra-portable build of the Samsung Galaxy Book 10.6, and neither is it any cheaper than competing devices such as the Acer Switch 5 – both of which are equally valid choices. You could also spend more on the class-leading Microsoft Surface Pro, but with all its accessories in tow you’re looking at a much higher spend.
Good
Beats Surface Pro 4 on price
Has USB-C as well as USB 3.0
Included keyboard cover
Bad
No microSD
Charger should be USB-C
Average battery life
Specifications
Price: £899
2.5-3.1GHz dual-core Intel Core i5-7200U CPU (i3 and i7 available in some markets and retailers)
8GB DDR4 2133MHz RAM
Intel HD Graphics 620
256GB SSD (128GB-1TB available)
39 Whr battery
Total weight: 1.2kg
