Microsoft unveils business-focused Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 with Intel Core Ultra, new NPUs, and display upgrades
Microsoft's new Surface PCs are commercial only, and begin shipping in April.
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Just as expected, Microsoft has today unveiled its first wave of new Surface PC hardware in the form of a new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop for business customers. Officially dubbed “Surface Pro 10 for business” and “Surface Laptop 6 for business,” these new devices feature the same designs as their predecessors, but with some notable display, webcam, and processor upgrades.
Both devices are available to order now via Microsoft’s commercial storefront and partner channels for a starting price of $1,199, and are expected to begin shipping on April 9. Both the Surface Pro 10 for business and Surface Laptop 6 for business are powered by new Intel Core Ultra 5 and 7 processors, which offer a significant performance boost over the 12th-Gen Intel Core processors found in the Surface Pro 9 and Surface Laptop 5.
The company says these devices answer some of its commercial customers top requests, working side-by-side with businesses to create some of the best enterprise-grade hardware on the market, including more ports on the larger 15-inch Surface Laptop, and new NPU capabilities thanks to the on-board Neural Processing Unit.
Surface Pro 10 for business
Starting with the new Surface Pro 10 for business, this device is rocking Intel's new Intel Core Ultra 5 and 7 U series chips, with RAM options starting at 8GB and maxing out at 64GB for the first time in a Surface Pro device. It can also be configured with either 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of SSD storage.
Onto the good stuff, the Surface Pro 10 for business has an upgraded display that’s 33% brighter with richer contrast. It also now has an anti-reflective coating across the display, which reduces glare from light sources and makes content easier to see when in bright environments.
Microsoft has also upgraded the video and audio calling aspect of Surface Pro 10 for business, with a new 114-degree ultrawide 1440p front-facing webcam that also supports AI-powered Windows Studio Effects. This is likely to be one of the best looking webcams on any Windows PC on the market currently, as most laptops only have a 1080p sensor.
Microsoft has also updated the Surface Pro Type Cover with a new dedicated Copilot button that sits to the right of the spacebar. This button, when pressed, will open the Windows Copilot interface for quick access to Microsoft's AI technology.
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Lastly, the Surface Pro 10 for business is the first Surface Pro with Intel to include support for 5G mobile connectivity, something business customers have been asking for since 5G was first introduced on the Arm-powered Surface Pro 9 in 2022. Additionally, the new Surface Pro 10 for business also has a built-in NFC reader, which allows for secure password-less authentication among other things.
Category | Surface Pro 10 for business |
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Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 135UIntel Core Ultra 7 165U |
NPU | Intel AI Boost |
RAM | 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB LPDDR5X |
Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB Gen4 SSD |
Ports | 2x USB-C with Thunderbolt 4Surface Connect |
Display | 13-inch IPS touchscreen2880 x 1920 (267 PPI)120Hz refresh rate3:2 aspect ratio |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6EBluetooth 5.35GNFC |
Size | 287mm x 208.6mm x 9.3mm |
Weight | 1.94 lbs |
Colors | Platinum, Black |
Price | $1,199 (starting) |
Surface Pro 10 for business | From $1,199 at Microsoft Store
The new Surface Pro 10 for business is rocking Intel's latest Core Ultra chips, along with a new 64GB RAM config, upgraded brigher display with anti-reflective coating, a built-in NFC reader, and a 1440p ultrawide webcam.
Surface Laptop 6 for business
The new Surface Laptop 6 for business carries the same theme as the Surface Pro 10 for business, in that it focus primarily on display and webcam upgrades. On the inside, we have Intel Core Ultra 5 and 7 H-series chips, with up to 64GB RAM and 1TB storage options.
Available in the same 13.5-inch and 15-inch screen sizes as the Surface Laptop 5, the new Surface Laptop 6 for business now has an anti-reflective display that reduces glare by 50%, and a new adaptive color technology that keeps colors looking accurate when your environment changes.
The webcam has been upgraded to a 1080p sensor, which is up from the 720p sensor found on its predecessor. Just like the Surface Pro 10 for business, the Surface Laptop 6 for business now also supports AI-powered Windows Studio Effects for enhanced video and audio calls, thanks to the built-in NPU that's new to the Surface Laptop line with this release.
The 15-inch version also includes an additional USB-C port on the left, meaning there are now three USB ports available on the 15-inch Surface Laptop 6 for business, consisting of two USB-c ports and one USB-A port. The 13.5-inch model remains with just two, one being USB-A and the other USB-C.
Of course, the device also now has a dedicated Copilot key on the keyboard too. Lastly, the new Surface Laptop 6 for business has a special SKU available in the United States that includes a built-in smartcard reader, designed for industries with high security that use physical cards for access, such as government agencies.
Category | Surface Laptop 6 13.5 for business | Surface Laptop 6 15-inch for business |
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Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 135HIntel Core Ultra 7 165H | Intel Core Ultra 5 135HIntel Core Ultra 7 165H |
NPU | Intel AI Boost | Intel AI Boost |
RAM | 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB LPDDR5X | 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB LPDDR5X |
Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB Gen4 SSD | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB Gen4 SSD |
Ports | 1x USB-C with Thunderbolt 41x USB-A 3.13.5mm headphone jackSurface Connect | 2x USB-C with Thunderbolt 41x USB-A 3.13.5mm headphone jackSurface ConnectSmartcard reader (select models only) |
Display | 13.5-inch IPS touchscreen2256 x 1502 (201 PPI)Anti-reflective coating3:2 aspect ratioCorning gorilla glass 5 | 15-inch IPS touchscreen2496 x 1664 (201 PPI)Anti-reflective coating3:2 aspect ratioCorning gorilla glass 5 |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 |
Size | 308mm x 223mm x 16.7mm | 340mm x 244mm x 16.9mm |
Weight | 3.06lbs | 3.70lbs (3.71lbs with card reader) |
Colors | Platinum, Black | Platinum, Black |
Price | $1,199 starting | Row 10 - Cell 2 |
Surface Laptop 6 for business | From $1,199 at Microsoft Store
The 13.5-inch and 15-inch Surface Laptop 6 for business ship with Intel Core Ultra chips, a new 64GB RAM config, a new anti-reflective display, and a dedicated Copilot key on the keyboard. Plus, it as a 1080p webcam and second USB-C port on the 15-inch model!
What about for consumers?
Notably, the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 for business are quite literally only available for commercial customers, meaning they can only be purchased via Microsoft’s commercial storefront and partner channels. While individual consumers are free to purchase these devices if they wish, my recommendation is to wait.
According to my sources, Microsoft is actually planning a second wave of Surface PC hardware later this spring, which will consist of consumer-facing variants of the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6. The consumer variants will be powered by Qualcomm’s new Arm-powered Snapdragon X Elite chip, which is said to finally rival Apple Silicon in performance and efficiency.
I’m told the Arm Surface Pro 10 will have an OLED display option, and the Arm Surface Laptop 6 will include a revised design with thinner display bezels, a haptic touchpad, and more ports. These devices will be available directly to consumers when they launch, which is expected to be sometime in June.
You can learn more about the upcoming consumer wave of Surface PC hardware in my rundown of what to expect from Surface this spring.
So if you’re looking to purchase a new Surface PC this year as an individual, unless you REALLY need Intel, wait for the consumer Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 coming in just a couple of months.
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vitaminj Heh, I like that the embargo for this was just as the livestream started, so everyone reported on it before MS even got to talking about it!Reply
But anyway: nah. I'm waiting for the ARM stuff. I've been waiting for an ARM Surface (Laptop?) Go
for years it seems! I'm really not in the market for any more x86/64 jet-engine spaceheaters (from any OEM) now that ARM CPUs have obviously been the way forward for most things except demanding/gaming tasks -
ShinyProton Worse Surface release event yet.Reply
I just can't believe the latest Go is still missing a backlit keyboard. Microsoft has been bashed every release about this and still refuses to add this close to mandatory feature. And that price.
For the Studio, nice. That's it. Still overpriced.
Nothing ARM yet. -
Arun Topez Shouldn't they be calling these Surface Pro 9+ and Surface Laptop 5+ based on their naming conventions and using the the previous gen chasis? It'll be strange that the consumer variants of Pro 10 and Laptop 6 having design updates? Hopefully the June event is more significant, given it's their milestone 10th anniversary.Reply
Anyway, glad to hear it's still happening, even if delayed. But is it true the consumer versions will only be available in Arm? Based on the article it sounds like that. Have they even made any major Arm advancements in the last few years? I don't recall seeing any articles about it for a while. -
Hanley Gibbons
I don't think we'll actually see as significant of redesign as is being hyped. Nobody has even bothered to report on the fact that the Pro 10 has rounded corners on the screen (something that was rumored for the consumer/ARM version). At this rate, I think the only difference between the commercial and consumer version will be LCD and Intel for commercial, OLED and Qualcomm for consumers.Arun Topez said:Shouldn't they be calling these Surface Pro 9+ and Surface Laptop 5+ based on their naming conventions and using the the previous gen chasis? It'll be strange that the consumer variants of Pro 10 and Laptop 6 having design updates? Hopefully the June event is more significant, given it's their milestone 10th anniversary.
Anyway, glad to hear it's still happening, even if delayed. But is it true the consumer versions will only be available in Arm? Based on the article it sounds like that. Have they even made any major Arm advancements in the last few years? I don't recall seeing any articles about it for a while. -
Zac Bowden
Surface Laptop 6 will have a refreshed design.Hanley Gibbons said:I don't think we'll actually see as significant of redesign as is being hyped. Nobody has even bothered to report on the fact that the Pro 10 has rounded corners on the screen (something that was rumored for the consumer/ARM version). At this rate, I think the only difference between the commercial and consumer version will be LCD and Intel for commercial, OLED and Qualcomm for consumers. -
dirtyvu I refuse to believe there won't be a consumer Intel version available.Reply
I'm all for more performance and less battery performance. But there's no way I would sacrifice the ability to do anything I want with my PC. That means not worrying about whether my printer works. Whether my accessories work. I can imagine grandma calling and asking why her Cricut machine doesn't work.
There will still be a consumer Surface Pro 10 with OLED screen, Intel Inside, etc. -
naddy69 "Have they even made any major Arm advancements in the last few years? I don't recall seeing any articles about it for a while."Reply
Yes. Basically Qualcomm has caught up to Apple in the Arm PC chipset sector. The announcement was last summer or so. The upcoming Windows Arm PCs will (well should, anyway) have comparable performance to Arm Macs and comparable battery life.
I agree with the OP: " I'm really not in the market for any more x86/64 jet-engine spaceheaters (from any OEM) now that ARM CPUs have obviously been the way forward for most things except demanding/gaming tasks".
I too am totally done with Intel heaters and fans. My current "Windows PC" is a VM on this MacBook Pro. It runs Windows 11 Arm just fine. The MacBook Pro simultaneously runs MacOS, Mac apps and iPad apps and it runs Windows 11 and Windows apps.
And it remains cool. Choke on my dust, Intel.