The Surface Pro 9 is one of the very best Windows tablets you can buy today, and that’s not a huge surprise. Microsoft has been making the Surface Pro series for over 10 years now, and the latest version comes with the latest and greatest hardware, plus some beautiful new colors to choose from. But it’s not a perfect device, and it actually has a lot of shortcomings. You can always make your experience better with a laptop by using a few accessories, and we’ve rounded up a few great ones for the Surface Pro 9.
Keep in mind, the Surface Pro 9 only has two Thunderbolt 4 ports (regular USB Type-C on the 5G models) and a Surface Connect port, so any wired accessories are likely going to require an adapter or docking station. We’re going to start with those because they might be so essential to everything else. Still, we’re also going to focus on wireless devices as much as possible so you don’t have to worry about ports.
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Londo Top Grain Leather Sleeve
Premium leather sleeve
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Supcase UB Pro for Surface Pro 9
Promoted pick
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Infiland Crystal Clear Case
Clear case
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Microsoft Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Thunderbolt dock
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Plugable USB-C 4K Triple Display Docking Station
Great alternative dock
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Londo Top Grain Leather Sleeve
Premium leather sleeve
This Londo sleeve is designed for MacBooks, but it’s the perfect size for the Surface Pro 9 — including a Signature Keyboard if you have it. It uses genuine leather, and it looks great in a variety of different patterns, so you can choose your favorite style.
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Supcase UB Pro for Surface Pro 9
Promoted pick
In partnership with Supcase
The Supcase UB Pro is a great case that provides all-around protection for the Surface Pro 9, with ruggedized bumpers and a built-in kickstand to prop up the screen while keeping the table safe.
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Infiland Crystal Clear Case
Clear case
The Infiland crystal clear case is a great way to protect your Surface Pro 9 from drops and bumps while letting its original color shine through, so you can still show it off.
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Microsoft Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Thunderbolt dock
The Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock is the official Thunderbolt dock from Microsoft, featuring a sleek design and multiple ports, including Thunderbolt downstream ports, USB Type-A, Ethernet, and a headphone jack, which the Surface Pro 9 is missing. It won’t fully work with the 5G model, however.
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Plugable USB-C 4K Triple Display Docking Station
Great alternative dock
The Plugable UD-ULTC4K is a great alternative if you have Surface Pro 9 with 5G, which lacks Thunderbolt. The dock can drive three 4K displays at once, plus it has a lot of USB ports, Ethernet, and card readers, and it works with most modern laptops.
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Dell UltraSharp U2723QE
Premium 4K monitor
$625 $780 Save $155
There are plenty of 4K monitors out there, but the Dell UltraSharp U2723QE is special thanks to its use of IPS Black, which delivers twice the contrast ratio of typical IPS panels while keeping the great viewing angles. It also doubles as a USB hub and it has great color coverage.
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Acer SB240Y
Budget monitor
$120 $130 Save $10
Need some extra space to work without spending a lot of money? The Acer SB240Y is a great option. This is a 24-inch IPS panel with Full HD resolution, and it has a 75Hz refresh rate with AMD FreeSync support. It costs a little over $100, though it does require an adapter for HDMI.
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Innocn Portable Monitor
Two screens anywhere
$150 $250 Save $100
You can take your dual-screen setup anywhere you go with the Innocn portable monitor. This is 13.3-inch Full HD panel, but the standout feature here is that it uses OLED, so you get true blacks and vivid colors you don’t see on other portable monitors. And it’s fairly cheap for what it offers, too.
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Razer Core X Chroma
External GPU
The Razer Core X Chroma is arguably the best external GPU enclosure on the market. It has a 750W PSU that can provide up to 500W to your GPU, plus charge your laptop at 100W. It supports triple-slot GPUs, so most modern cards should work. It also has some fancy RGB lighting, if you’re into that.
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Microsoft Surface Pro Signature Keyboard with Slim Pen 2
Make it a laptop
The Surface Pro Signature Keyboard complements the Surface Pro 9 with a keyboard and trackpad to make it feel more like a laptop. This bundle also includes the Surface Slim Pen 2 for drawing and writing.
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Microsoft Mobile Mouse
A sleek mouse
The Microsoft Mobile Mouse is great if you want a more traditional mouse. It even comes in the same colors as the Surface Pro 9 to create the perfect match. It uses a BlueTrack sensor, and the ambidextrous design makes it easy to use for anyone.
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Surface Headphones 2
Sleek headphones
$233 $250 Save $17
It might seem obvious considering they’re both Surface products, but the Surface Headphones 2 still deliver great audio quality. More importantly, they have very intuitive volume and ANC controls thanks to the dials built into each earcup.
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
Premium earbuds
$125 $230 Save $105
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are an excellent pair of wireless earbuds with great audio quality and a comfortable fit. They’re also a rare example of earbuds with a dedicated Windows app, so you can change settings or update the firmware without needing a phone.
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Razer Kiyo
A webcam for low light
$69 $99 Save $30
The webcam on the Surface Pro 9 is already great, but the Razer Kiyo has a big benefit since it’s made for very low-light scenarios. It has a built-in ring light, so you can stay visible no matter what, plus the 1080p sensor delivers good image quality.
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Samsung T7
Extra storage
The Samsung T7 is a sleek and solid SSD that can reach speeds up to 1,050MB/s. It comes in a few color options, too, so you can get something a bit more unique to you.
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Surface 65W Power Supply
Replacement charger
$58 $80 Save $22
This is the official charger for the Surface Pro and other Surface devices. It can deliver 65W of power, enough to charge most modern Surface devices, and it uses the Surface Connect port for extra safety.
Which accessories should you get for your Surface Pro 9?
And that’s about it for all the accessories we can recommend for the Surface Pro 9. While it’s a great device all on its own, these recommendations might make your experience that much better depending on your specific needs. Whether you want more ports with the Microsoft Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock, a mouse like the Microsoft Mobile Mouse, or want to expand your device’s functionality with Razer Core X Chroma eGPU, there’s something y ou can add to your new tablet.
If you haven’t yet, you can order the Surface Pro 9 using the link below. If you find that it’s not quite right for you, maybe check out the best Surface PCs for some other great options from Microsoft. Or, if you want to expand your options, check out the best laptops.
Microsoft Surface Pro 9
The Surface Pro 9 is the latest tablet from Microsoft. It comes in new colors and is available with either 12th Gen Intel Core CPUs or the ARM-based Microsoft SQ3 processor depending on whether you’d like 5G connectivity.