It’s not great compared with some laptops that can manage 16 hours between charges but is roughly in line with similar PC tablets. not available in all areas; compatibility and performance depend on carrier network, plan and other factors. That means it’s a customized chip built for the Surface Pro 9, but it has a lot of the same performance and features as that SoC (system on chip). I still think the iPad Pro takes better advantage of its form factor, providing a far more focused touch experience.

Unlock Neural Processing Unit (NPU) powered camera experiences including Automatic Framing and Eye Contact. The Surface Pro 9 has a fan, though it tends to keep things fairly cool and quiet at the expense of sustained performance. The SQ3 supposedly improves the battery life of the Surface Pro 9 – and that’s exactly what a device like this needs. Testing consisted of full Surface Headphones 2 battery discharge while playing audio until the Surface Headphones 2 disconnected from the host device.It is not quite the user-repairable ideal demonstrated by the Framework laptop, but it is a big step in the right direction from Microsoft. x USB-C ® ports let you easily use or charge accessories, dock to high-powered displays, or transfer large creative files with ease. In the new Sapphire and Forest Surface Pro Signature Keyboards, we are introducing partially bio-based Alcantara® material containing at least 12% renewable content that is derived from sugarcane waste. With powerful new processors, optional 5G connectivity and an ultra-portable design that starts at just 878 g, Surface Pro 9 is the 2-in-1 that can handle it all. Microsoft is not responsible for their performance or compliance with applicable regulatory, compliance, safety or any other requirements.

The ports are really the only other noticeable change to the Surface Pro’s exterior chassis, and this time around, it’s not good news.

Components will be available shortly after initial launch; timing of availability varies by component and market.

I still wish Microsoft would bundle these in, but the company still sells the Surface Pro 9 as a stand-alone tablet.The Intel Pro’s camera is still perfectly fine, delivering an accurate and detailed picture, but it doesn’t have quite the same video conferencing experience.

That said, the Surface Pro 9 is certainly the best the Surface has ever been, especially if you need a tablet that can replace a laptop without a hiccup. Featuring multiple positions, the kickstand can be adapted to your situation, letting you work comfortably at a desk, browse with ease on the sofa or take in a movie on a plane. If ultimate mobility and longer battery life are your top priorities, consider the Qualcomm-powered Surface Pro 9 version. Tactile signals with Surface Slim Pen 2 can be experienced on some applications on Surface Pro 9 running Windows 11. Like performance, the generational jump from Surface Pro 8 to Surface Pro 9 isn’t a clear upgrade in every way.

Microsoft Surface Pro X 4G LTE Tablet, Black, Microsoft SQ1, 8GB LPDDR4x-SDRAM, 128GB SSD, 13″ 2880 x 1920, Microsoft SQ1 Adreno 685, WLAN Wi-Fi 5 (802. Even though it looks identical to the Surface Pro 8, the Pro 9 brings two significant design changes — one good and one that's a little underwhelming.