Microsoft has launched a series of devices at the recently conducted Surface Launch event including a few updates to the existing products. It has introduced the new Surface Pro 6, Surface laptop 2 and rejuvenated version of the Surface Studio 2. Along with these, it has also launched the new Microsoft Surface Headphones. Let us take a dive into the specifications and details of these new surface products.
Microsoft Surface Pro 6
Microsoft has launched the new edition of Surface Pro named as Surface Pro 6 with a new matte black color. It maintains the laptop/tablet design and boasts the upgraded Intel 8th generation processor and a battery life of up to 13.5 hours. Rest of the specs remain more or less similar to the earlier Surface Pro.
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Microsoft Surface 6 Pro Specifications
| Model | Microsoft Surface Pro 6 |
| Display | 12.3-inch (2736 x 1824 pixels) 3:2 PixelSense ,10 point multi-touch display |
| Processor | 8th Gen Intel Core i5 with UHD Graphics 620
i7 with UHD Graphics 620 |
| RAM | 8GB or 16GB |
| Internal | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB (SSD) |
| Camera | 8.0MP autofocus rear camera with 1080p video recording
5.0MP front-facing camera with 1080p video recording |
| Speakers | 1.6W Stereo speakers with Dolby Audio Premium |
| Others | WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.1, Full-size USB 3.0, microSD card reader, Mini DisplayPort, Cover port, Surface Connect |
| Battery Life | 13.5 hours |
| Dimensions | 292 x 201 x 8.5 mm; Weight: 775 g (i5) / 792 g (i7) |
| Price | Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM + 128GB – $899 (Rs. 65,800 approx.)
Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM + 256GB – $1,199 (Rs. 87,750 approx.) Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM + 512GB – $1,899 (Rs. 1,38,980 approx.) Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM + 1TB – $2,299 (Rs. 1,68,250 approx.) |
Microsoft Laptop 2
The Surface Laptop 2 features the new 8th generation Quad-core processor and comes in a new matte black color similar to the Surface Pro 6 while retaining the earlier color variants. It continues to use the Alcantara fabric keyboard and lasts for 14.5 hours on one charge.
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 Specifications
| Model | Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 |
| Display | 13.5-inch (2256 x 1504 pixels) PixelSense 10 point multi-touch Display with 3:2 aspect ratio, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection |
| Processor | 8th Gen Intel Core i5 with UHD Graphics 620
i7 with UHD Graphics 620 |
| RAM | 8GB or 16GB |
| Internal | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB (SSD) |
| Camera | 720p HD front-facing camera |
| Speakers | Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Audio Premium,3.5mm headphone jack |
| Others | Windows 10
WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.1, Full-size USB 3.0, Mini DisplayPort, Surface Connect,TPM chip for Enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello face sign-in |
| Battery Life | 14.5 hours |
| Dimensions | 308.1 x 223.27 x 14.48 mm; Weight: 1,252 g (i5) / 1,283 g (i7) |
| Price | Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM + 128GB – $999 (Rs. 73,110 approx.)
Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM + 256GB – $1,299 (Rs. 95,065 approx.) Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM + 512GB – $2,199 (Rs. 1,60,930 approx.) Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM + 1TB – $2,699 (Rs. 1,97,525 approx.) |
Surface Pro 6 Surface Laptop 2 are available for pre-order and ships from October 16th.
Microsoft Surface Studio 2
The successor to the Surface Studio sports a 28-inch display with an increase of 50% in graphics performance. There isn’t much change in the look and feel of the device compared to its antecedent. It now includes a USB C port and XBox wireless built-in.
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Microsoft Surface Studio 2 Specifications
| Model | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 |
| Display | 28-inch (4500 x 3000 pixels) PixelSense multi-touch 3:2 Display |
| Processor | Intel Core 7th Generation i7-7820HQ |
| Graphic Card | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 Graphics / GTX 1070 8GB GDDR5 Graphics |
| RAM | 16GB or 32GB |
| Internal | 1TB or 2TB (SSD) |
| Camera | 5MP front-facing camera with 1080p HD video |
| Speakers | Stereo 2.1 speakers with Dolby Audio Premium, Dual microphones |
| Others | Wi-Fi: 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0, Xbox Wireless built-in,Surface Pen, Zero Gravity Hinge, TPM 2.0 chip for enterprise security,4 x USB 3.0 (one high power port), Full-size SD card reader (SDXC) compatible, 1 x USB-C, 1 Gigabit Ethernet port |
| Dimensions | Display: 637.35 x 438.90 x 12.50 mm; Base: 250.00 x 220.00 x 32.20 mm; Weight: 9.56 kg max |
| Price | Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM + 1TB- $3,499 (Rs. 2,56,075 approx.)
Intel Core i7, 32GB RAM + 1TB- $4,199 (Rs. 3,07,300 approx.) Intel Core i7, 32GB RAM + 2TB- $4,799 (Rs. 3,51,215 approx.) |
Surface Studio 2 commences preorder today and ships from October 16th.
Microsoft Surface Headphones
The new entrant to the surface ecosystem is the Surface Headphone with inbuilt Cortana. It offers rich audio with a 40mm Free Edge driver and hands-free calling. It is a wireless Bluetooth headphone with adjustable noise cancellation (Up to 30 dB for active noise cancellation or Up to 40 dB for passive noise cancellation). It recognizes when the headphones are taken off the ears also and automatically pauses and plays the audio. They charge by USB-C port in about two hours and have a battery life of 15 hours.
They can be pre-ordered from today at a price of $348(Rs. 25,540 approx ) and will be shipped sometime in November or December.
