However, they won’t be available on the 5G model, which is limited to just Platinum. Microsoft has introduced two new colours for the Surface Pro 9: Sapphire and Forest. Once again, you’ll be required to purchase the keyboard separately to turn the Surface tablet into a makeshift laptop. The Surface Pro 9 has a 878g weight, making it an incredible portable device. In fact, both the Intel and Qualcomm configurations will share the exact same dimensions. Microsoft is persisting with the same design as the Surface Pro 8 this year. Thunderbolt 4 support has also been confirmed, although Microsoft is persisting with the Surface Connect port as the main method of charging. Microsoft claims the Intel model will have a battery life of up to 15.5 hours, while those craving more stamina will be pleased to know the 5G version will supposedly be able to last up to 19 hours on a single charge.īoth the Intel and Qualcomm laptops will share the same 13-inch touchscreen, with a 2880 X 1920 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The 5G Surface Pro will also have the storage capacity capped to 512GB while the Intel version can be configured with up to a 1TB SSD. The Intel-flavoured Surface Pro 9 has RAM options ranging up to 32GB, while the 5G variation will be limited to 16GB of RAM. Hopefully these issues will be resolved for the Surface Pro 9 5G, as having 5G support will likely be appealing to many.

It looks like Microsoft is merging the Surface Pro X and regular Surface Pro ranges together rather than having two seperate families.Īs noted in our Surface Pro X review, we’ve encountered compatibility issues with the Snapdragon’s ARM architecture and Windows operating system, causing some apps to run slowly and not at all. The Microsoft Surface Pro 9 is being treated to a processor upgrade compared to its predecessor, with both Intel Core i5-1245U and i7-1265U chip options made available.Īlternatively, Microsoft is also offering a 5G model of the laptop that is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip instead. Microsoft plans to start shipping the Surface Pro 9 on October 25th, with prices starting at $999.99 for the Intel model and $1,299.99 for the SQ3 version. The Microsoft Surface Pro 9 has a starting price of $999.99 for the Intel model, and $1,299.99 for the 5G version with Qualcomm Snapdragon chip. The hybrid laptop was officially unveiled alongside the Surface Laptop 5 and the Surface Studio 3. The Microsoft Surface Pro 9 will be available to buy from 25th October 2022

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