Microsoft Type Cover for Surface Pro - Black (Renewed)
Bottom line: The Amazon Renewed Microsoft Type Cover for Surface Pro: Mechanical keys with wide spacing keep typing fast and accurate; main trade-off: renewed unit, so cosmetic wear and prior use are expected.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Mechanical keys with wide spacing keep typing fast and accurate
- ✓ Enlarged trackpad improves cursor precision over prior Type Covers
- ✓ Stronger magnetic hinge holds steady during lap typing
- ✓ Thinner, lighter build than the previous Surface Pro Type Cover
Cons
- ✗ Renewed unit, so cosmetic wear and prior use are expected
- ✗ Amazon Renewed listing, not sold or warrantied by Microsoft directly
- ✗ Black only, with no Alcantara or color options on this listing
- ✗ Requires a compatible Surface Pro tablet, sold separately
Manufacturer description
Color:Black Fully redesigned, the Surface Pro 4 Type Cover is thinner and lighter than before with improved magnetic stability for lap use. It also has a mechanical keyboard with optimal key spacing for fast and fluid typing, plus an enlarged trackpad for precision control and navigation.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Amazon Renewed Microsoft Type Cover for Surface Pro using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the keyboards & mice category. Amazon Renewed's keyboards & mice lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for keyboards & mice of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Full Specifications
| Brand | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Style | Contemporary |
| Theme | Black |
| Model Name | Lenovo |
| Style Name | Contemporary |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Switch Type | Mechanical |
| Model Number | QC7-00001 |
| Power Source | Wired |
| Series Number | 700001 |
| Built-In Media | Type Cover |
| Number of Keys | 90 |
| Button Quantity | 78 |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
| Mfr Part Number | QC7-00001 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Special Feature | Trackpad |
| Antenna Location | Desk |
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