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| Also known as | Surface Pro 5 |
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| Developer | Microsoft |
| Product family | Surface |
| Type | 2-in-1 detachable |
| Generation | Fifth |
| Release date | June 15, 2017 |
| Introductory price | $799 (£749) |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Pro |
| CPU | Intel Kaby Lake low-voltage dual-core:[1] m3-7Y30 1.0 up to 2.6 GHz, 4 MB cache, 4.5 W[2] i5-7300U 2.6 up to 3.5 GHz, 3 MB cache, 15 W[3] i7-7660U 2.5 up to 4.0 GHz, 4 MB cache, 15 W[4] |
| Memory | 4 GB, 8 GB, or 16 GB |
| Storage | PCIeNVMeSSD in 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1TB capacities |
| Display | 12.3 in (31 cm) 2736x1824 (267 ppi)PixelSense display with 3:2 aspect ratio with 10-point multi-touch and pen support |
| Graphics | m3: Intel HD Graphics 615 i5: Intel HD Graphics 620 i7: Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 |
| Dimensions | 292 mm × 201 mm × 8.5 mm (11.50 in × 7.91 in × 0.33 in) |
| Weight | m3: 768 g (1.693 lb) i5: 770 g (1.70 lb) i7: 784 g (1.728 lb) |
| Predecessor | Surface Pro 4 |
| Successor | Surface Pro 6[5] |
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Thefifth-generation Surface Pro (marketed as theSurfacePro,colloquially referred to as theSurface Pro 2017[6][7][8] orSurface Pro 5[9]) is aSurface-series2-in-1 detachable hybridnotebook computer, designed, developed, marketed, and produced by Microsoft. The Surface Pro was announced in May 2017 at a public event held inShanghai,China.[10] The device launched in 26 different markets on June 15.[11]
| Price tier(USD) | CPU | GPU | Internal storage | RAM | LTE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $799 | Intel Core m3-7Y30 (1.0 to 2.6 GHz) | HD 615 | 128 GB | 4 GB |  |
| $849 | Intel Core i5-7300U (2.6 to 3.5 GHz) | HD 620 | |||
| $999 | 8 GB | ||||
| $1,149 | 4 GB |  | |||
| $1,299 | 256 GB | 8 GB | | ||
| $1,449 | | ||||
| $1,499 | 16 GB | | |||
| $1,599 | Intel Core i7-7660U (2.5 to 4.0 GHz) | Iris Plus 640 | 8 GB | ||
| $2,199 | 512 GB | 16 GB | |||
| $2,699 | 1 TB |
All Surface Pro models feature 7th-generation IntelKaby Lake Core processors – m3, i5, or i7 – which feature higher clock speeds over the IntelSkylake processors found in its predecessor. The new Kaby Lake chips also feature improved Speed Shift technology, allowing the processor to transition between CPU states quicker. For the first time, both the Core m3 and the Core i5 models arefanless.
RAM options are 4, 8, and 16 GB, andSSD options are 128, 256, and 512 GB and 1 TB. These are the same tiers that were available with Surface Pro 4. (Note, however, that not all RAM options are available with all SSD options.)
In addition, the new Surface Pro features an enhanced kickstand which now opens to 165 degrees, allowing the device to lay flatter – a mode that Microsoft callsStudio Mode. Alongside the 802.11a/b/g/n/acWi-Fi radio,Bluetooth 4.1 Low Energy, there will now also be the option to purchase the Surface Pro with anLTE Advanced modem forcellular connectivity.
There is also a full-sizeUSB 3.0 port,microSD card reader, headset jack,Mini DisplayPort, Cover Port, and theSurfaceConnect port to connect a wall charger, Docking Station or Surface Dock accessories.
All Surface Pro models (except in mainland China and Japan) come with a 64-bit version ofWindows 10 Pro and aMicrosoft Office 365 30-day trial. Windows 10 comes pre-installed with Mail, Calendar, People, Xbox (app), Photos, Movies and TV, Groove, andMicrosoft Edge. With Windows 10, a "Tablet mode" is available when the Type Cover is detached from the device. In this mode, all windows are opened full-screen and the interface becomes more touch-centric.
In mainland China, all Surface Pro models come with a 64-bit version ofWindows 10 Home and aMicrosoft Office 2016 Home & Student edition. Devices with Windows 10 Pro are only available for enterprise.
In Japan, all Surface Pro models come with a 64-bit version ofWindows 10 Pro and aMicrosoft Office Home & Business 2016.[14]
The device also has aWindows Hello-compatible camera. It combines the use of a regular and infrared cameras to authenticate the user.
Microsoft introduced a collection of newType Covers, which employs the sameAlcantara material as theSurface Signature Type Cover used in the Surface Laptop and Surface Pro 4 and is available in four different color options.[15]
An updated version of theSurface Pen has also been introduced, including up to 4096levels of pressure and tilt support. Microsoft claims it is the "fastest pen in the world", with only 21milliseconds of latency.[16] Unlike previous models, this new version of the "Surface Pen" does not come included with the new Surface Pro.
The new Surface Pro isbackward-compatible with all accessories of its predecessor models, such as theSurface Dial. The new Surface Type Cover and Surface Pen are also being made backward-compatible with older models such as the Surface Pro 4 and Surface Pro 3.[15]
There was a Surface Pro issue where it had been prone to randomly hibernate and resume shortly afterwards without warning.[17] This issue is mentioned onanswers.microsoft.com and can be fixed by installing the latest Windows updates.
Additionally, users have noted a significant and widespread "backlight bleed" in which the backlight from the Surface Pro's screen is visible on solid-colored backgrounds.[18][19]
Ryan Shrout ofPC Perspective wrote that "from a flexibility perspective, there is no denying the Windows 10 advantage for consumers, students, and business users" overiOS.[20]
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| Preceded by | Surface Pro 5th generation With:Surface Laptop Surface Book | Succeeded by |
