These are new Surface devices powered by Snapdragon X, joined by other OEMs

As the May 20 event was mostly dedicated to Surface and "new era PCs", Microsoft has announced new variations of Surface Laptop and Surface Pro powered by the Snapdragon X chip. Also, there are now new devices with the same option from Dell, HP, Acer, ASUS & Lenovo.

Surface Laptop

Surface Laptop is one of the first devices from the Copilot+ generation of PCs.

The company will be providing customers with models featuring Snapdragon X Plus and Snapdragon X Elite chips, ensuring exceptional performance and long-lasting battery life that lasts throughout the day without needing to recharge. In terms of performance, these devices surpass the Surface Laptop 6 for Business equipped with Intel Core Ultra processors.

According to Microsoft, the new Surface Laptop boasts an 80% increase in power compared to its predecessor. It will offer up to 22 hours of battery life when playing videos from local storage. Additionally, the laptop will come with the option of up to 32 GB of RAM and support for Wi-Fi 7 technology.

The Surface Laptop line not only transitions to ARM but also receives a highly anticipated design upgrade. Thinner bezels around the screen, rounded display corners, an updated keyboard, and a larger touchpad with haptic feedback by Sensel have been implemented. Users can enjoy one USB-A port, two USB-C ports, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a magnetic Surface Connect port.

Offered in two sizes, 13.8 and 15 inches, the Surface Laptop previously featured a 13.5-inch display on the more compact model; however, with thinner frames, a larger display is now possible. The laptop will be released in four color options.

Microsoft says the new ARM-powered Surface Laptop will be available for pre-order right away, with shipping next month. The device will come with Windows 11 version 24H2 pre-installed, but many of Copilot+'s AI-powered features won't be available until the fall.

Device specs

	Surface Laptop 13.8"	Surface Laptop 15"
CPU	Snapdragon X Plus Snapdragon X Elite	Snapdragon X Elite
NPU	Qualcomm Hexagon, 45 TOPs	Qualcomm Hexagon, 45 TOPs
Graphic arts	Qualcomm Adreno	Qualcomm Adreno
RAM	16 GB or 32 GB LPDDR5x	16 GB or 32 GB LPDDR5x
Storage	256GB, 512GB, 1TB Gen4 SSD	256GB, 512GB, 1TB Gen4 SSD
Ports	2x USB-C with USB 4.0 and Thunderbolt 4 support 1x USB-A 3.1 3.5mm headphone jack 1x Surface Connect	2x USB-C with USB 4.0 and Thunderbolt 4 support 1x USB-A 3.1 3.5mm headphone jack 1x Surface Connect MicroSDXC memory card slot
Display	13.8 inches, IPS, PixelSense Flow 2304×1536 (201 PPI) Contrast ratio 1400:1 Aspect ratio 3:2 Refresh rate up to 120 Hz Corning Gorilla Glass 5	15 inches, IPS, PixelSense Flow 2496×1664 (201 PPI) Contrast ratio 1300:1 Aspect ratio 3:2 Refresh rate up to 120 Hz Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Connection	Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth 5.4	Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth 5.4
Battery	Up to 20 hours of local video playback Up to 13 hours of active Internet use	Up to 22 hours of local video playback Up to 15 hours of active Internet use
Safety	Microsoft Pluton TPM 2.0 Windows 11 Secured-core PC Windows Hello	Microsoft Pluton TPM 2.0 Windows 11 Secured-core PC Windows Hello
Front-camera	1080p, Surface Studio Camera Windows Studio effects support Windows Hello support	1080p, Surface Studio Camera Windows Studio effects support Windows Hello support
Audio	Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Atmos technology Bluetooth LE audio support	Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Atmos technology Bluetooth LE audio support
Microphones	Two long-range studio microphones	Two long-range studio microphones
Dimensions	301 mm x 220 mm x 17.5 mm	329mm x 239mm x 18.29mm
Weight	1.34 kg	1.66 kg
Colors	Sapphire, Dune, Black, Platinum	Black. Platinum

Surface Pro, OLED version

Surface Pro is also part of the Copilot+ wave, and has switched to the ARM platform. The company will offer customers models with Snapdragon X Plus and Snapdragon X Elite processors, which in terms of performance are superior to almost all Intel laptops on the market. Microsoft says the device can last all day on a single charge, something that wasn't possible in previous generations.

While it looks mostly the same, there have been some important upgrades. The Surface Pro now includes an OLED display for better contrast and darker blacks, a first for Microsoft.

Additionally, a new version of the Surface Pro Type Cover has been released in new colors and with a dedicated Copilot key.

A new keyboard with a built-in battery and Bluetooth connectivity is also being offered for purchase, allowing you to use the Type Cover even when disconnected from your Surface Pro tablet.

The device will come with Windows 11 version 24H2 pre-installed, but many of Copilot+'s AI-powered features won't be available until the fall. It is already available for pre-order.

Surface Pro specs

CPU	Snapdragon X Plus Snapdragon X Elite
NPU	Qualcomm Hexagon, 45 TOPs
Graphic arts	Qualcomm Adreno
RAM	16 GB or 32 GB LPDDR5x
Storage	256GB, 512GB, 1TB Gen4 SSD
Ports	2x USB-C with USB 4.0 and Thunderbolt 4 support 3.5mm headphone jack 1x Surface Connect nanoSIM slot
Display	13.8 inches, IPS, PixelSense Flow 2304×1536 (201 PPI) Contrast ratio 1200:1 (IPS) and 1M:1 (OLED) Aspect ratio 3:2 Refresh rate up to 120 Hz Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Connection	Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth 5.4
Battery	Up to 14 hours of local video playback Up to 10 hours of active Internet use
Safety	Microsoft Pluton TPM 2.0 Windows 11 Secured-core PC Windows Hello
Main camera	10.5 MP, 4K Ultra HD resolution
Front-camera	1440p, Surface Studio Camera Windows Studio effects support Windows Hello support
Audio	2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos technology Bluetooth LE audio support
Microphones	Two long-range studio microphones
Dimensions	287 mm x 208 mm x 9.3 mm
Weight	895 grams
Colors	Sapphire, Dune, Black, Platinum

Other Snapdragon X devices

Dell XPS 13

The XPS 13 (9345) is based on the Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) and Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-64-100) processors. Here are the key specs.

• It comes with LPDDR5X-8400 RAM with a capacity of 16 GB, 32 GB or 64 GB,
• There will be a PCIe Gen 4.0 SSD drive with a capacity of up to 2 TB, expandable up to 4 TB, and a battery with a capacity of 55 Wh.
• There will be several display options:
  • Full HD, 120 Hz, 500 nits, non-touch
  • QHD+, 120 Hz, 500 nits, touch support
  • OLED, 3K, 60 Hz, 400 nits, touch support
• A Qualcomm FastConnect 7800 Wi-Fi adapter,
• Bluetooth 5.4,
• Two 40 Gbps USB-C ports with PD DP 2.1 support.
• The device will retail for $1,299.

HP OmniBook X and HP EliteBook Ultra G1q

According to HP, the OmniBook X and EliteBook Ultra G1q are the thinnest AI-powered laptops on the market, offering an impressive 26 hours of battery life. These laptops are equipped with 12-core Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) processors that can reach speeds of up to 3.4 GHz. In addition, they feature 14-inch IPS displays with a 16:10 aspect ratio, a resolution of 2.2K (2240x1400), and a brightness of 300 nits.

• The HP OmniBook X is available in versions with 16 GB and 32 GB of LPDDR5x RAM and a 512 GB or 1 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD.
• The EliteBook Ultra G1q is only available in a version with 16 GB of RAM (LPDDR5x-8400) and a 512 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD.
• The HP OmniBook X starts at $1,149.
• The EliteBook Ultra G1q retails for $1,699.

 

Acer Swift 14 AI

The Swift 14 AI laptop (SF14-11) will come in Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) and Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-64-100) processor variants. The device will be equipped with LPDDR5x-8533 RAM up to 32 GB and an M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD drive up to 1 TB. A battery with a capacity of 75 Wh is responsible for autonomy.

The Swift 14 AI will come in various configurations, with the following specs.

• a 14.5-inch IPS display with a QHD+ resolution of 2560 x 1600, a 16:10 aspect ratio, and a 120Hz refresh rate.
• a 1440p webcam with Windows Hello support above the screen.
• Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.
• Two USB-C,
• Two USB-A 3.2 (Gen 1)
• HDMI 1.4
• A 3.5mm headphone jack.

In Europe, the Swift 14 AI will be available for purchase starting in June, with prices starting at €1,499. For customers in the US, the device will be released in July, with a starting price of $1,099.

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x

Yoga Slim 7x comes with a 12-core Snapdragon X Elite processor, up to 32 GB of LPDDR5x-8448 RAM and up to 1 TB of PCIe 4.0 M.2-2242 SSD storage. The device received an OLED touch display with a resolution of 3K (2944 × 1840), a refresh rate of 90 Hz, a brightness of 1000 nits and support for DisplayHDR True Black 60 and Dolby Vision.

In addition, it boasts with a battery of a capacity of 70 Wh. The device supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3, has three USB-C 40 Gbps ports with support for PD 3.1 DP 1.4, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x will be available in June 2024, starting at $1,199.

ThinkPad T14s

The ThinkPad T14s (Gen 6) is a lightweight and durable 14-inch laptop designed for business use. The device received a 12-core Snapdragon X Elite processor, LPDDR5x-8533 RAM up to 64 GB, M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD drive up to 1 TB and a battery with a stated capacity of 58 Wh.

As with Dell, the company offers options with different displays. All use a 16:10 aspect ratio, and maximum brightness can reach 400 nits.

IPS, resolution 1920x1200 (FHD+), no touch input.
IPS, resolution 1920x1200 (FHD+), covered with Dual Brightness Enhancement Film 5 from 3M (DBEF5), touch input support.
OLED, resolution 2880×1800 (2.8K), touch, Dolby Vision support, HDR True Black 500.
The laptop comes with a 1080p webcam with Windows Hello support. It can also detect human presence to automatically lock and unlock your device when you walk away or return.

ThinkPad T14s (Gen 6) supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3. There are two 5Gbps USB-A ports, two 40Gbps USB-C ports, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and an HDMI 2.1 output.

The device will go on sale in June 2024 starting at $1,699.

ASUS Vivobook S 15 (S5507)

Vivobook S 15 is great for work, study, creativity and entertainment. The laptop has a 15.6-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2880×1620 (3K), an aspect ratio of 16:9 and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. The audio system is certified by Harman Kardon and supports Dolby Atmos technology.

The device is equipped with a battery with a capacity of 70 Wh, which provides up to 18 hours of battery life. ASUS USB-C Easy Charge function is supported, allowing you to charge the device from any power source.

Vivobook S 15 is built on the Snapdragon X Elite processor, includes 16 GB or 32 GB of LPDDR5x-8448 RAM and PCIe 4.0 SSD storage up to 1 TB. Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 are supported. The laptop was equipped with two USB-C 40 Gbps ports with support for fast charging, two USB-A 3.2 ports, an HDMI 2.1 output, a 3.5 mm headphone jack and a slot for microSD memory cards.

ASUS Vivobook S 15 will go on sale starting at $1,299.99, but a shipping start date has not yet been announced. In the coming months, ASUS will announce several more devices based on Snapdragon X, including in other form factors.

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