You'll likely want to check out the best Thunderbolt 4 docks if you opt for a Pro 8 or Pro 9, or the best general laptops docks for those with the Pro 9 5G model.īluetooth 5.1 is available in all models, while the Pro 9 with 5G adds mmWave and Sub-6 5G capabilities. The Pro 9 with 5G, due to its ARM-based setup, has two USB-C 3.2, a NanoSIM slot, and a Surface Connect port. It retains dual Thunderbolt 4 and a proprietary Surface Connect port. The Pro 9's 3.5mm audio jack (still available on the Pro 8) has gone extinct. The Pro 9 with 5G is only available in a Graphite color. The Pro 8 and Pro 9 come in Platinum and Graphite colors the Pro 9 also has new Sapphire and Forest options. This allows you to use the tablet at different angles, especially important when inking or typing with an attachable keyboard and touchpad. Models still have a built-in stand on the back, capable of folding out 165 degrees. All Pro PCs are built into an anodized aluminum body. Weight is also similar, with just a few grams difference here and there depending on whether or not you opt for 5G.

The dimensions are essentially the same, with both models measuring just 0.37 inches (9.4mm) thin. Not a whole lot has changed physically between the Pro 8 and new Pro 9. The PCs are very similar, so I only noted specs where there was a difference between consumer and commercial versions. We can now check out how the commercial versions of the 2-in-1 PCs compare. Microsoft Pluton, Windows Hello IR camera, Windows 11 Secured-core PC TPM 2.0, Windows Hello IR camera, Windows 11 Secured-core PC Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1, NanoSIM, eSIM, 5G, mmWave, Sub-6įront-facing 1080p, IR camera, rear-facing 10MP (4K video)įront-facing 1080p (Windows Studio Effects), IR camera, rear-facing 10MP (4K video)įront-facing 5MP (1080p), rear-facing 10MP (4K video) Two Thunderbolt 4, 3.5mm audio, Surface Connectĭual 2W speakers, Dolby Atmos, dual far-field mics, Voice Clarityĭual 2W speakers, Voice Clarity, Windows Studio Effects, dual far-field micsĭual 2W speakers, Dolby Atmos, dual far-field mics Up to 120Hz (dynamic refresh rate), Dolby Vision Consumer listings for Surface Pro 9 and Pro 8 Header Cell - Column 0ġ3 inches, 2880x1920 (267 PPI), touch, 3:2 aspect ratio

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