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{{Short description|The eleventh generation of Microsoft Surface Pro}} |
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The eleventh generation Surface Pro is officially called Surface Pro 11th Edition.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Surface Pro Flex Keyboard with Slim Pen - Tech Specs |url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/surface-pro-flex-keyboard-with-slim-pen/93fzrmtgj6jw#tech-specs |website=[[Microsoft Surface]]}}</ref> |
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| name = Surface Pro 11th Edition |
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| developer = [[Microsoft]] |
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| family = [[Microsoft Surface]] |
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| type = [[2-in-1 detachable]] |
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| generation = eleventh |
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| release date = {{Start date and age|2024|06|18|df=yes|br=y}} <!--YYY|MM|YY--> |
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| price = [[United States dollar|USD]] $999 to 2,099 |
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| os = [[Windows 11|Windows 11 Home or Pro]] |
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| cpu = [[Qualcomm Snapdragon]] |
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[[List_of_Qualcomm_Snapdragon_systems_on_chips#Snapdragon_X_series|X Plus]] or <br>[[Qualcomm Snapdragon]] X Elite<br>[[Qualcomm Hexagon]] ([[Neural processing unit|NPU]]) |
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| memory = 16GB, or 32GB <br> |
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| storage = 256GB, 512GB, <br> or 1TB [[Solid-state drive|SSD]] |
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| display = 13 inch touchscreen <br>120 Hz [[refresh rate]] <br>[[PixelSense]] Display <br>2880 x 1920, 267 [[Pixel density|PPI]] <br>3:2 [[Aspect Ratio]] |
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| graphics = [[Qualcomm Adreno|Adreno]] |
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| sound = 2W stereo speakers with<br> [[Dolby|Dolby Atmos]] |
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| input = '''Built-in:''' touchscreen, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, <br>dual far-field studio mics <br>'''Sold Separately:''' type cover, mouse, stylus pen, Surface Dial |
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| camera = '''Front''': 1440p Quad HD <br>'''Rear''': 10 MP, 4K |
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| touchpad = On the Surface Type Cover <br><small>(sold separately)</small> |
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| connectivity = [[WiFi 7]], [[Bluetooth 5.4]], [[5G]], 2 [[USB-C]] with [[Thunderbolt (interface)]] |
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| service = [[Microsoft Store (digital)|Microsoft Store]], [[OneDrive]] |
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| dimensions = 287 mm x 208 mm x 9.3 mm <br> (11.3 in x 8.2 in x 0.37 in) |
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| weight = {{convert|895|g|lbs}} – {{convert|895|g|lbs}} |
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| predecessor = [[Surface Pro 10]]<br>[[Surface Pro X]] |
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| related = [[Microsoft Surface|Surface]] |
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| website = {{url|https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/surface-pro-9/93vkd8np4fvk|www.surface.com}} |
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The '''Surface Pro 11th Edition''' is a [[2-in-1 PC|2-in-1]] detachable [[tablet computer]] developed by [[Microsoft]] to supersede the [[Surface Pro 10]] and [[Surface Pro X]]. Released alongside the [[Intel]] x86-based Surface Pro 10, the SP11E introduces the [[List_of_Qualcomm_Snapdragon_systems_on_chips#Snapdragon_X_series|Qualcomm Snapdragon X]] series CPUs to the Surface Pro model line. It's also the first Surface device with a built-in [[AI accelerator|NPU]] designed for generative AI, via [[Microsoft Copilot|Microsoft Copilot+]] |
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== Background and Reveal == |
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Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon X line of CPUs on Oct 10, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Introducing Our Next Gen Intelligent PC Platforms: The Snapdragon X Series|url=https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/2023/10/introducing-our-next-gen-intelligent-pc-platforms-the-snapdragon-x-series|access-date=2023-10-10|website=www.qualcomm.com}}</ref> Microsoft announced the Surface Pro 11th Edition and Surface Laptop 7th Edition at an AI-related press event on May 20, 2024. The press release touted performance, efficiency, and battery life that would rival the [[Macbook Air]] [[Apple M3|M3]], and major performance gains over the [[Surface Pro 9]]. The CPU options available are the Snapdragon X Plus with 10 cores, and the Snapdragon X Elite with 12 cores. The devices contain a Hexagon NPU for use with Microsoft Copilot+ generative AI app.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Microsoft Surface Pro 11 release date, specs, price and latest news |url=https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/microsoft-surface-pro-11|access-date=2024-05-20|website=www.tomsguide.com}}</ref> |
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== Hardware == |
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* The Surface Pro 11E is the 13th overall addition to the [[Surface Pro]] line. |
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* Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X CPUs |
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* Qualcomm Hexagon [[AI accelerator|NPU]] |
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* 5G connectivity models available in Fall 2024 |
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* Battery life rated at up to 14 hours video playback, 10 hours active web usage<br>LCD: 48Wh<br>OLED: 53Wh |
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* 13-inch touchscreen at 267 PPI, 3:2 aspect ratio, and 120 Hz refresh rate |
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* 2 USB-C ports with data transfer, charging, and DisplayPort 2.1 |
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* Surface Connect charging port |
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* Up to 1TB of SSD storage. |
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* Up to 32GB of memory |
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* 4K video camera support. |
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* 39W power supply<ref>{{Cite web|title=Microsoft Surface Pro Fact Sheet|url=https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/microsoft-surface-pro-11|access-date=2024-05-20|website=www.microsoft.com}}</ref> |
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== Software == |
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Surface Pro 11E ship with a pre-installed 64-bit version of [[Windows 11|Windows 11 Home]] (which may be upgraded to Pro for a fee) and a [[Shareware|trial]] of [[Microsoft 365|Office 365]]. Windows 11 24H2 includes an updated x86 emulator, now called ''Prism.'' Similar to [[Rosetta 2]] on [[Apple Silicon]], this is a compatibility layer which allows x86-based applications to run on the ARM instruction set, to address apps that have not yet seen ARM-native releases.<ref>{{cite web|title=Microsoft says “Prism” translation layer does for Arm PCs what Rosetta did for Macs|url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/microsoft-says-prism-translation-layer-does-for-arm-pcs-what-rosetta-did-for-macs/|date=May 20, 2024|website=Ars Technica|access-date=June 22, 2024}}</ref> |
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Windows 11 includes ''Microsoft Copilot'' for AI features. ''Microsoft Recall,'' a controversial snapshot search history AI feature was disabled upon launch, and will be opt-in only once it launches. Recall was widely derided upon it's reveal, citing security and privacy concerns, prompting Microsoft to make it an opt-in only feature.<ref>{{cite web|title=Microsoft’s all-knowing Recall AI feature is being delayed|url=https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/13/24178144/microsoft-windows-ai-recall-feature-delay|date=June 13, 2024|website=The Verge|access-date=June 21, 2024}}</ref> |
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== Serviceability and Repairability == |
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Microsoft has released service guides for Surface Pro 11E and Surface Laptop 7th Edition.<ref>{{cite web|title=Download Surface Service Guides from Official Microsoft Download Center|url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=100440|date=June 19, 2024|website=Microsoft.com|access-date=June 22, 2024}}</ref> |
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[[iFixit]] has given both the Surface Pro 11E Surface Laptop 7E an overall rating of 8/10 on the repairability scale. Noting the improvements over previous Surface devices and the user-removable SSD.<ref>{{cite web|title=Surface Pro 11 & Surface Laptop 7 Teardowns - Repairable, AI Powered Devices!!!|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg7KXJQ0p00&list=LL&index=3&t=100s|date=June 22, 2024|website=youtube.com|access-date=June 22, 2024}}</ref> |
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== Timeline == |
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== Notes == |
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Revision as of 06:31, 23 June 2024
Developer | Microsoft |
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Product family | Microsoft Surface |
Type | 2-in-1 detachable |
Generation | eleventh |
Release date | 18 June 2024 |
Introductory price | USD $999 to 2,099 |
Operating system | Windows 11 Home or Pro |
CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon
X Plus or Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite Qualcomm Hexagon (NPU) |
Memory | 16GB, or 32GB |
Storage | 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB SSD |
Display | 13 inch touchscreen 120 Hz refresh rate PixelSense Display 2880 x 1920, 267 PPI 3:2 Aspect Ratio |
Graphics | Adreno |
Sound | 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos |
Input | Built-in: touchscreen, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, dual far-field studio mics Sold Separately: type cover, mouse, stylus pen, Surface Dial |
Camera | Front: 1440p Quad HD Rear: 10 MP, 4K |
Touchpad | On the Surface Type Cover (sold separately) |
Connectivity | WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 5G, 2 USB-C with Thunderbolt (interface) |
Online services | Microsoft Store, OneDrive |
Dimensions | 287 mm x 208 mm x 9.3 mm (11.3 in x 8.2 in x 0.37 in) |
Mass | 895 grams (1.973 lb) – 895 grams (1.973 lb) |
Predecessor | Surface Pro 10 Surface Pro X |
Related | Surface |
Website | www.surface.com |
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Microsoft Surface |
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The Surface Pro 11th Edition is a 2-in-1 detachable tablet computer developed by Microsoft to supersede the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Pro X. Released alongside the Intel x86-based Surface Pro 10, the SP11E introduces the Qualcomm Snapdragon X series CPUs to the Surface Pro model line. It's also the first Surface device with a built-in NPU designed for generative AI, via Microsoft Copilot+
Background and Reveal
Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon X line of CPUs on Oct 10, 2023.[1] Microsoft announced the Surface Pro 11th Edition and Surface Laptop 7th Edition at an AI-related press event on May 20, 2024. The press release touted performance, efficiency, and battery life that would rival the Macbook Air M3, and major performance gains over the Surface Pro 9. The CPU options available are the Snapdragon X Plus with 10 cores, and the Snapdragon X Elite with 12 cores. The devices contain a Hexagon NPU for use with Microsoft Copilot+ generative AI app.[2]
Hardware
- The Surface Pro 11E is the 13th overall addition to the Surface Pro line.
- Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X CPUs
- Qualcomm Hexagon NPU
- 5G connectivity models available in Fall 2024
- Battery life rated at up to 14 hours video playback, 10 hours active web usage
LCD: 48Wh
OLED: 53Wh - 13-inch touchscreen at 267 PPI, 3:2 aspect ratio, and 120 Hz refresh rate
- 2 USB-C ports with data transfer, charging, and DisplayPort 2.1
- Surface Connect charging port
- Up to 1TB of SSD storage.
- Up to 32GB of memory
- 4K video camera support.
- 39W power supply[3]
Software
Surface Pro 11E ship with a pre-installed 64-bit version of Windows 11 Home (which may be upgraded to Pro for a fee) and a trial of Office 365. Windows 11 24H2 includes an updated x86 emulator, now called Prism. Similar to Rosetta 2 on Apple Silicon, this is a compatibility layer which allows x86-based applications to run on the ARM instruction set, to address apps that have not yet seen ARM-native releases.[4]
Windows 11 includes Microsoft Copilot for AI features. Microsoft Recall, a controversial snapshot search history AI feature was disabled upon launch, and will be opt-in only once it launches. Recall was widely derided upon it's reveal, citing security and privacy concerns, prompting Microsoft to make it an opt-in only feature.[5]
Serviceability and Repairability
Microsoft has released service guides for Surface Pro 11E and Surface Laptop 7th Edition.[6]
iFixit has given both the Surface Pro 11E Surface Laptop 7E an overall rating of 8/10 on the repairability scale. Noting the improvements over previous Surface devices and the user-removable SSD.[7]
Timeline
Timeline of Surface devices |
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Sources: Microsoft Devices Blog Microsoft Store
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Notes
References
- ^ "Introducing Our Next Gen Intelligent PC Platforms: The Snapdragon X Series". www.qualcomm.com. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- ^ "Microsoft Surface Pro 11 release date, specs, price and latest news". www.tomsguide.com. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ "Microsoft Surface Pro Fact Sheet". www.microsoft.com. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ "Microsoft says "Prism" translation layer does for Arm PCs what Rosetta did for Macs". Ars Technica. 20 May 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ "Microsoft's all-knowing Recall AI feature is being delayed". The Verge. 13 June 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "Download Surface Service Guides from Official Microsoft Download Center". Microsoft.com. 19 June 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ "Surface Pro 11 & Surface Laptop 7 Teardowns - Repairable, AI Powered Devices!!!". youtube.com. 22 June 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.