The Surface Pro X is a complicated device to understand and that's a problem for consumers. But is it bad laptop? Not if you're the right person who needs what it does.

The Microsoft Surface Pro X is the first stab at the new Windows 10 on ARM platform. While Microsoft has done Windows ARM devices before (see Surface RT), this time the company is offering a more satisfying vision.

So, is the Surface Pro X a hit or a miss? Like all things, there is nuance. Built for "tech-forward mobile workers," the Pro X is undoubtedly divisive. For the right audience, the Pro X will be everything they need in modern portable PC. For most, they are better served with Surface Pro 7.