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Release date: 16 Jun 2021
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Microsoft Surface Pro review

Microsoft Surface Pro. Display diagonal: 31.2 cm (12.3"), Display resolution: 2736 x 1824 pixels. Internal storage capacity: 128 GB. Processor frequency: 1 GHz, Processor family: Intel® Core™ m3, Processor model: m3-7Y30. Internal memory: 4 GB. Rear camera resolution (numeric): 8 MP, Rear camera type: Single camera, Front camera resolution (numeric): 5 MP. Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac). Card reader integrated. Weight: 768 g. Operating system installed: Windows 10 Home. Product colour: Platinum

Laptop Mode

Transform Surface Pro (5th Gen) into Laptop Mode by opening the built-in Kickstand and adding our new Surface Pro Signature Type Cover,1 featuring luxurious Alcantara® material and an exceptionally responsive, full keyboard experience.

Studio Mode

Lower the Kickstand — now featuring a deeper, next-generation hinge — to place Surface Pro (5th Gen) in Studio Mode for the perfect writing and drawing angle with the new Surface Pen.1

Tablet Mode

Close the Kickstand, and remove or fold Surface Pro Signature Type Cover1 back for a powerful, stand-alone Intel® tablet.

Hassle-free connectivity

Stay online wherever you are with Surface Pro (5th Gen), now available with LTE Advanced.2 Simply buy, activate, and insert a removable SIM card from your mobile provider or a Microsoft Store. You can also buy data from select carriers for the embedded SIM.2

An incredibly powerful laptop

Surface Pro (5th Gen) boasts 50% longer battery life than Surface Pro 4, 2.5x more performance than Surface Pro 3, and the fastest startup and resume of any Surface Pro yet.

The ultimate in mobile productivity

Take a closer look at how the ultra-light Surface Pro (5th Gen) is the ultimate laptop for running powerful apps in Office, inking in Windows and more, all while on the go.

Exceptional power and performance

Surface Pro (5th Gen) delivers even more speed and performance thanks to a powerful Intel® CoreTM processor — with up to 50% more battery life3 than Surface Pro 4 and 2.5x more performance than Surface Pro 3.

A vibrant display that inspires creativity

Watch your ideas come to life in brilliant color and razor-sharp resolution on the 12.3” PixelSenseTM Display with a stunning screen that responds to the new Surface Pen1 and touch.

Whisper quiet

Surface Pro m3 and i5 models feature a new fanless cooling system, plus improved hybrid cooling on the i7 model, so you can work or stream your favorite shows in peace.6

The best of Microsoft at your fingertips

Surface Pro (5th Gen) is designed for the full Windows 10 and Office1 experience, including Windows Ink and 3D effects. Get productive with easy file syncing to your phone, quick access to your people, and built-in comprehensive security.

  • Windows 10 Home
  • Intel Core m3-7Y30 (1GHz)
  • 31.2 cm (12.3") 2736 x 1824
  • 4GB & 128GB SSD

Microsoft Surface Pro specs

Display

Native aspect ratio: 3:2
Pixel density: 267 ppi
Display resolution: 2736 x 1824 pixels
Display diagonal: 31.2 cm (12.3")

Processor

Bus type: OPI
Configurable TDP-down frequency: 0.6 GHz
Conflict-Free processor: yes
Graphics & IMC lithography: 14 nm
Processor cores: 2
Processor boost frequency: 2.6 GHz
Processor frequency: 1 GHz
Processor model: m3-7Y30
Processor family: Intel® Core™ m3
Processor generation: 7th gen Intel® Core™ m3
Processor manufacturer: Intel

Memory

Maximum internal memory: 16 GB
Internal memory: 4 GB

Storage

Storage media: SSD
Compatible memory cards: MicroSDXC
Card reader integrated: yes
Internal storage capacity: 128 GB

Graphics

Graphics adapter: HD Graphics 615
Graphics adapter family: Intel

Audio

Audio system: Dolby Audio Premium
Speaker power: 1.6 W
Number of built-in speakers: 2

Camera

Windows Hello: yes
Front camera resolution (numeric): 5 MP
Front camera: yes
Rear camera resolution (numeric): 8 MP
Rear camera type: Single camera

Network

Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth version: 4.1
Bluetooth: yes
Mobile network connection: no

Ports & interfaces

Docking connector type: Microsoft Surface Connector, Microsoft Surface Cover
Combo headphone/mic port: yes
Headphone connectivity: 3.5 mm
Mini DisplayPorts quantity: 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity: 1

Design

Device type: Full-size tablet
Product colour: Platinum
Form factor: Slate

Performance

Trusted Platform Module (TPM): yes
Gyroscope: yes
Ambient light sensor: yes
Accelerometer: yes
Assisted GPS (A-GPS): no
Position location: no

Software

Operating system installed: Windows 10 Home
Platform: Windows

Processor special features

Embedded options available: no
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology: yes
Execute Disable Bit: yes
Idle States: yes
Intel 64: yes
Intel Clear Video Technology: yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State: yes
Intel Flex Memory Access: yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version: 1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version: 1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version: 1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX): yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP): no
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version: 0.00
Intel TSX-NI: no
Intel TSX-NI version: 0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology: no
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT): yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x): yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d): yes

Battery

Battery life (max): 13.5 h
Battery capacity: 45 mAh
Battery technology: Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

Weight & dimensions

Weight: 768 g
Height: 201 mm
Depth: 8.5 mm
Width: 292 mm