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Release date: 13 Sep 2017
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Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) review

Microsoft Surface Pro (2017). Display diagonal: 31.2 cm (12.3"), Display resolution: 2736 x 1824 pixels. Internal storage capacity: 256 GB. Processor frequency: 2.6 GHz, Processor family: Intel® Core™ i5, Processor model: i5-7300U. Internal memory: 8 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: 770 g. Operating system installed: Windows 10 Pro. Product colour: Black, Silver

Ultra-light and versatile. Get productive virtually anywhere with up to 13.5 hours of battery life.[1] Surface Pro (5th Gen) gives you a best-in-class laptop, plus the versatility of a studio and tablet.

  • Windows 10 Pro
  • Intel Core i5-7300U (2.60GHz)
  • 31.2 cm (12.3") 2736 x 1824
  • 8GB & 256GB SSD

Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) specs

Display

Native aspect ratio: 3:2
Pixel density: 267 ppi
Touchscreen type: Capacitive
Touch technology: Multi-touch
LED backlight: yes
Display resolution: 2736 x 1824 pixels
Display diagonal: 31.2 cm (12.3")

Processor

Bus type: OPI
Configurable TDP-down frequency: 0.8 GHz
Conflict-Free processor: yes
PCI Express configurations: 1x2+2x1,1x4,2x2,4x1
Processor cache type: Smart Cache
Processor code: SR340
Processor codename: Kaby Lake
Processor lithography: 14 nm
Processor operating modes: 64-bit
Processor package size: 42 X 24 mm
Processor series: Intel Core i5-7300 Mobile Series
Stepping: H0
Supported instruction sets: AVX 2.0,SSE4.1,SSE4.2
System bus rate: 4 GT/s
Thermal Design Power (TDP): 15 W
Thermal Monitoring Technologies: yes
Tjunction: 100 °C
Processor cache: 3 MB
Processor threads: 4
Processor cores: 2
Processor boost frequency: 3.5 GHz
Processor frequency: 2.6 GHz
Processor model: i5-7300U
Processor family: Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation: 7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor manufacturer: Intel

Memory

Maximum internal memory: 16 GB
Internal memory: 8 GB

Storage

Storage media: SSD
Compatible memory cards: MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card reader integrated: yes
Internal storage capacity: 256 GB

Graphics

Graphics adapter: HD Graphics 620
Graphics adapter family: Intel

Audio

Audio system: Dolby Audio Premium
Speaker power: 1.6 W
Built-in microphone: yes
Number of built-in speakers: 2
Built-in speaker(s): yes

Camera

Front camera resolution (numeric): 5 MP
Front camera: yes
Auto focus: yes
Rear camera resolution (numeric): 8 MP
Rear camera: yes
Rear camera type: Single camera

Network

Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a,Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth version: 4.1
Bluetooth: yes
4G standard: LTE
Mobile network generation: 4G
Mobile network connection: yes

Ports & interfaces

Docking connector type: Microsoft Surface Cover
Headphone connectivity: 3.5 mm
Headphone out: yes
Microphone in: no
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: Black, Silver
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 Pro
Platform: Windows

Processor special features

Embedded options available: yes
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): yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version: 1.00
Intel TSX-NI: yes
Intel TSX-NI version: 1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology: yes
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
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI): yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD): yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID): yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology): yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT): yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT): yes
Intel® OS Guard: yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology: yes
Intel® Secure Key: yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology: yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology: 2.0

Battery

Continuous video playback time: 13.5 h

Weight & dimensions

Weight: 770 g
Height: 201 mm
Depth: 8.5 mm
Width: 292 mm

Packaging content

Quick start guide: yes
Warranty card: yes
AC adapter included: yes
Keyboard included: no

Other features

Processor ARK ID: 97472
On-board graphics adapter: yes
Processor socket: BGA 1356