The Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 will come with ARM chips and design improvements as key
This 2023, Microsoft has had updates for Surface Hub, Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Laptop Go and the Surface Go line, but curiously there has been nothing new when it comes to Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, the top exponents of the range .
Now, as they point out from Windows Central, it seems that both devices are going to have substantial changes in the new generation. The most important? Both the Surface Pro 10 and the Surface Laptop 6 will have Intel and ARM versions and both will have specific artificial intelligence functions.
In addition, both devices will have improvements in design and features and are expected to be launched in spring 2024.
It’s time to see everything in detail.
Intel and ARM, with emphasis on ARM
Both devices will be available in Intel and ARM versions, the latter being the most interesting, since will be powered by a custom version of Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon X Series chips.
The most interesting thing is that thanks to this heart, it will use many of the next-generation AI experiences that Microsoft is incorporating into the version of Windows scheduled for 2024.
Additionally, in terms of power, this ARM version could be on par with apple Silicon in terms of battery life, performance, and security.
The first units are expected to ship sometime in 2024.
Surface Laptop 6
As for one of the devices whose new version is expected in 2024, the Surface Laptop 6 will have an updated design with thinner bezels, rounded corners on the screen and more ports. It is striking, since it will be the first time that Microsoft’s Surface Laptop line receives a design update.
The equipment will be available in 2 sizes. One with a 13.8-inch screen, somewhat larger than the previous generation, and another with a 15-inch screen, the same as the previous generation.
On the other hand, it seems that it will have 2 USB-C ports and a USB-A port, along with the Surface Connect magnetic charging port. Microsoft is also adding a haptic touchpad and a dedicated Copilot button on the keyboard deck for quick access to Windows Copilot.
In general, The Surface Laptop 6 is shaping up to be a significant update to the product line, designed to compete directly with the MacBook Air.
Surface Pro 10
As for the Surface Pro 10, a big update is also expectedalthough it will not be as powerful as that of the Laptop 6.
The most interesting thing will be found on the screen, which will now have HDR support and will feature a new anti-reflective coating to reduce glare, as well as rounded corners on the screen.
The curious thing is that there will be cuts in resolution and it will go for 2160 x 1440, compared to the 2880 x 1920 screen found on previous Surface Pro models. Sources say that this lower resolution panel is only being considered for Surface Pro models. lowest level, meaning the more expensive models will continue to ship with the highest resolution screen.
Finally, the next generation Surface Pro is also expected to come with an NFC reader for business customers and a webcam with a wider field of view, which will be enhanced with Windows Studio Effects.
It should also be available in new colors, as well as an updated Type Cover accessory with a dedicated Copilot button for quick access to Windows Copilot.
It should not be underestimated that thanks to the upcoming Arm chip, this next Surface Pro will be much better than the previous one in terms of performance, probably approaching or even matching devices like the MacBook Air and iPad Pro.
