At today's event, Microsoft unveiled the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6, albeit only in business versions. The design of the new products has not changed compared to the previous generation. But there are still quite a lot of improvements.
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Surface Pro 10 for Business
Surface Pro 10 for Business features the latest Intel Core Ultra 5 and 7 U-series processors, 8GB to 64GB of RAM for the first time in the Surface Pro family, and 256GB to 1TB of SSD storage.
Microsoft says that the new generation of the tablet has an updated display that is 33% brighter and more crisp. In addition, the display has an anti-reflective coating, which will be especially useful when using the device in the sun or in bright light.
To improve the video chat experience, Surface Pro 10 for Business features a new front-facing webcam with 1440p resolution and a 114° viewing angle. The webcam supports Windows Studio effects powered by artificial intelligence.
The device has got an updated Surface Pro Type Cover. It now has a dedicated Copilot key located to the right of the space bar. Pressing it will open the Windows Copilot.
Surface Pro 10 for Business received support for 5G mobile communications. Previously, this standard was only available on the ARM-based Surface Pro 9.
Finally, the device is equipped with a built-in NFC reader, which is useful for secure authorization without passwords.
Surface Pro 10 for Business specs
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 135U Intel Core Ultra 7 165U |
| NPU | Intel AI Boost |
| RAM | 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB Gen4 SSD |
| Ports | 2x USB-C with Thunderbolt 4 Surface Connect |
| Display | 13 inches, IPS 2880×1920 (267 PPI) Refresh rate 120 Hz Aspect ratio 3:2 |
| Connection | Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.3 5G NFC |
| Dimensions | 287 mm x 208.6 mm x 9.3 mm |
| Weight | 880 grams |
| Colors | Platinum, Black |
Surface Laptop 6 for Business
Like its predecessor, Surface Laptop 6 is available in two sizes - 13.5 and 15 inches. The new product has an updated display with anti-reflective coating and new adaptive color rendering technology, designed to maintain color accuracy when the external environment changes.
Surface Laptop 6 features a 1080p webcam (previously 720p) with support for AI-powered Windows Studio effects. This is made possible by using the latest Intel processors with an integrated NPU (Neural Processing Unit).
The 15-inch model also received an additional USB-C port on the left side, so users now have two USB-C and one USB-A at their disposal. The set of ports in the 13.5-inch model has not changed - one USB-C and one USB-A.
As with the Surface Pro 10, the device's keyboard now has a dedicated key for quickly launching Copilot.
A special version of Surface Laptop 6 with an integrated smart card reader has been prepared for the USA, which will be useful, for example, for government agencies with a high level of security.
Surface Laptop 6 Specifications
| Surface Laptop 6 Business (13.5") | Surface Laptop 6 Business (15") | |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 135H Intel Core Ultra 7 165H | Intel Core Ultra 5 135H Intel Core Ultra 7 165H |
| NPU | Intel AI Boost | Intel AI Boost |
| RAM | 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB LPDDR5X | 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB Gen4 SSD | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB Gen4 SSD |
| Ports | 1x USB-C with Thunderbolt 4 1x USB-A 3.1 3.5mm Surface Connect headphone jack | 2x USB-C with Thunderbolt 4 1x USB-A 3.1 3.5mm headphone jack Surface Connect Smart card reader (on some models) |
| Display | 13.5 inches, IPS 2256×1502 (201 PPI) Anti-glare coating Aspect ratio 3:2 Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | 15 inches, IPS 2496×1664 (201 PPI) Anti-glare coating Aspect ratio 3:2 Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Connection | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 308 mm x 223 mm x 16.7 mm | 340 mm x 244 mm x 16.9 mm |
| Weight | 1.39 kg | 1.67 kg 1.68 kg (with smart card reader) |
| Colors | Platinum, Black | Platinum, Black |
Both devices are already available for order in the Microsoft Store and partner stores starting at $1,199. Buyers will be able to receive them after April 9, 2024.
Consumer versions of Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6
While Microsoft targets corporate customers with these Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6, nothing stops you from purchasing them in Microsoft stores or from partners.
Consumer versions of the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 are expected to launch in mid-to-late May. They will come with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite ARM processor, which is rumored to be able to compete with Apple Silicon chips in terms of performance and energy efficiency.
The Surface Pro 10 ARM will feature an OLED display, while the Surface Laptop 6 ARM will feature an updated design with thinner bezels around the screen, a touchpad with haptic feedback, and more ports. The new devices should go on sale in June 2024.
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