

That said, if you mostly use Microsoft Store applications, you should be OK. Windows for ARM processors has come a long way, but it should still be remembered that you may encounter issues with compatibility. It's also worth remembering that the Surface Pro X will be running Windows 11 on ARM.

The new Wi-Fi-only model of the Surface Pro X will ship with Windows 11 pre-installed, though Microsoft is currently saying that the LTE model will still ship with Windows 10 and that you'll have to do the upgrade yourself. Naturally, the newest Surface Pro devices will ship with Windows 11. Source: Daniel Rubino / Windows Central (Image credit: Source: Daniel Rubino / Windows Central) And like the Pro X, it also comes in both Wi-Fi-only and cellular versions. The Surface Pro 8 also supports the newest signature keyboard cover and the Surface Slim Pen. It's a little thicker and a little heavier, but the display has been bumped to the same 13 inches as you find on the Pro X with the same super skinny bezels. On the outside, it now looks basically identical to the Surface Pro X. With the Surface Pro 8 that finally goes away, as the device has seen its biggest upgrade in some years. A 5G modem would make the Surface Pro X more future proof, but not having to use a phone as a hotspot is a win.Surface Pro 8 gets its biggest upgrade in yearsĪs much of a game-changing device the Surface Pro has proved to be for the Windows ecosystem, every year there has always been something missing. What makes the Microsoft Surface Pro X a noteworthy portable detachable is its built in LTE Advanced for connecting on-the-go. Microsoft also promises all-day battery life, with a rated runtime of 13 hours, but we'll have to see how that shakes out in our testing. The Microsoft Surface Pro X is fast charge capable, which means you can get up to 80 percent capacity in less than an hour. Microsoft Surface Pro X: Battery life and charging So this is not your typical Snapdragon-powered PC. Microsoft also redesigned the GPU with Qualcomm that pushes over 2 teraflops. It boasts "all-day" battery life, faster performance, and efficient computing. This is the first time Microsoft is experimenting with a Microsoft custom SQ1, 7-watt chipset.Īccording to Microsoft, this SQ1 chip offers three times the performance per watt than the Surface Pro 6. The Surface Pro's travel-friendly design is enabled by a custom, ARM-based CPU.
