The Microsoft Surface Pro X to exist is as a platform to show off how Windows could run on an ARM processor — specifically one co-developed between Microsoft and Qualcomm. The Surface Pro X is the first stab at the new Windows 10 on ARM platform. The Microsoft SQ1 ARM-based processor and GPU is faster than expected — rivaling a Core i5.
Surface Pro X only comes in one color, which is black and with professional-looking. The metal chassis is also exceptionally prone to fingerprints. There are differences from the Surface Pro 7. The Pro X is doesn’t have (or need) any fans. The power and volume buttons have moved to the sides of the tablet, an acknowledgement that few people bother using Surfaces in portrait mode. There’s no microSD card slot, but you can pop open a door to access the SIM card slot and replaceable SSD (though it’s an uncommon size). Staring at just 7.3mm thin and the weight is 1.7 pounds (775 grams) similar same as Surface Pro 7.
- The 2880 x 1920 resolution gives a pleasing 267 pixel-per-inch (PPI) density
- Larger 13-inch display compared to the 12.3-inch one found on the Surface Pro 7.
- Microsoft quotes screen brightness at 450 nits
- All day battery life (up to 13 hours) and fast charging
- Bluetooth 5 and the 4G LTE X24 modem provide wireless connectivity
- The best cameras on of any Surface with the an 11MP full HD (1080p) camera with autofocus
Tech specs
Scenarios | Ultimate mobility for working and connecting without an office, browsing, sketching on-screen and streaming Netflix |
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Dimensions | 11.3 in x 8.2 in x 0.28 in (287 mm x 208 mm x 7.3 mm) |
Storage3 | Removable solid-state drive (SSD)6 options: 128, 256 or 512GB |
Display | Screen: 13” PixelSense™ Display
Resolution: 2880×1920 (267 PPI) Aspect ratio: 3:2 Touch: 10 point multi-touch Brightness: 450 nits |
Battery life1 | Up to 13 hours of typical device usage1 |
Memory | 8GB or 16GB LPDDR4x RAM |
Graphics | Microsoft® SQ1™ Adreno™ 685 GPU |
Processor | Microsoft® SQ1™ |
Connections | 2 x USB-C®
1 x Surface Connect port Surface Keyboard connector port 1 x nano SIM Compatible with Surface Dial off-screen interaction* |
Security | Firmware TPM
Enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello face sign-in |
Cameras, video and audio | Windows Hello face authentication camera (front-facing)
5.0MP front-facing camera with 1080p full HD video 10.0MP rear-facing autofocus camera with 1080p HD and 4k video Dual far-field Studio Mics 2W stereo speakers with Dolby® Audio™ |
Software | Windows 10 Home5
Microsoft Office 365 30-day trial |
Wireless | Wi-Fi 5: 802.11ac compatible
Bluetooth Wireless 5.0 technology Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X24 LTE modem Up to Gigabit LTE Advanced Pro4 with nanoSIM and eSIM support. 4G Bands supported: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66 Assisted GPS and GLONASS support Carrier unlocked |
Sensors | Accelerometer
Gyroscope Magnetometer Ambient light sensor |
Exterior | Casing: Signature anodised aluminium with carbon composite fanless thermal cooling
Colours: Matte Black Physical buttons: Volume, Power |
What’s in the box | Surface Pro X Power Supply Quick Start Guide Safety and warranty documents |
Warranty7 | 1-year limited hardware warranty |
Weight2 (not including Keyboard*) | 1.7 lbs (774g) |
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