On the 10th anniversary of its hardware line, Microsoft announced the new Surface Pro 9 and Surface Laptop 5 this Wednesday (12). Available for pre-order both with Windows 11 and from today, the company underlined the idea of the user at the center of technology, whether with the classic mouse and keyboard, gestures, screen taps and more interaction.
The new Microsoft Surface Pro 9 is very reminiscent of the previous model. The new model continues as a hybrid between computer and tablet, now Microsoft Arm SQ3 brings integrated 5G with Adreno 8CX Gen 3 processor. With 12th generation Intel chips (i5-1235U or i7-1255U), the model has no mobile connectivity.
Microsoft’s suggested starting prices are $1,000 for the Intel model and $1,300 for the 5G model. The device has an aluminum body with a 13-inch (2880 x 1920p) size (2880 x 1920p) and a back cover that allows you to adjust the angle of the screen (PixelSense) with a 120Hz refresh rate.
The Surface Pro 9 has 8GB of RAM in the datasheet, but can reach up to 32GB on the Intel model and up to 16GB on the Arm. Initial storage is 128GB but expandable up to 1TB on Intel or 512GB on SQ3. Another difference between the models is that only the Intel version brings Dolby Vision IQ technology to the screen.
Microsoft points out that the Surface 9 Pro has up to 15.5 hours of battery life in the Intel chip model, while the SQ3 version has up to 19 hours of battery life. The device has a Full HD camera with Windows Hello and a 10 MP rear camera capable of recording up to 4K video, stereo speakers and a two-way microphone.
In both versions, users have Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.1. Both bring only two USB-C ports (Thunderbolt 4) and a charging connector – the 5G model has a nano SIM slot. It is worth noting that additional accessories such as a keyboard cover or a pen are not included in the product.
Surface Laptop 5
Surface Laptop 5 full laptop features 13.5″ (2256 x 1504p) or 15″ (2496 x 1664p) displays, both with Dolby Vision IQ. The computer now only has 12th generation Intel processor options – Core i5-1235U and Core i7-1255U, while the larger screen model only has Core i7-1255U.
Like the Surface Pro 9, the Laptop 5 has a touchscreen and an aluminum body. The base version of the computer comes with 256GB of storage (up to 1TB) and 8GB of RAM (up to 32GB). The Surface Laptop 5 even has graphics powered by Intel Iris Xe and the SSD is removable.
The autonomy of the new computer from Microsoft can reach 18 hours in the model with a 13.5″ screen and 17 hours in the model with a 15″ screen. The device has Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, HD front camera with Windows Hello and stereo audio outputs. The keyboard, like the last generation, retains a glass-encased trackpad and backlight.
But the new Surface Laptop 5 can’t just have a USB-C port (Thunderbolt 4). It even has a USB-A (3.1) jack, a 3.5mm jack (P2) for headphones, and a power jack. Starting prices are $1,000 for the 13.5″ model and $1,300 for the 15″ model.
Source: Tec Mundo
