

With Microsoft offering a base model with the older SQ1 processor for 999.99. A 5G modem would make the Surface Pro X more future proof, but not having to use a phone as a hotspot is a win. Microsoft’s latest Surface Pro X is a better glimpse into an ARM laptop future that has been promised for years. What makes the Microsoft Surface Pro X a noteworthy portable detachable is its built in LTE Advanced for connecting on-the-go. Microsoft also promises all-day battery life, with a rated runtime of 13 hours, but we'll have to see how that shakes out in our testing.

The Microsoft Surface Pro X is fast charge capable, which means you can get up to 80 percent capacity in less than an hour. In fact, its very much a Surface display, rocking the 3:2 aspect ratio that weve seen since the Surface Pro 3, and using the same 267ppi pixel. Microsoft Surface Pro X: Battery life and charging The Surface Pro X has a 13-inch 2880x1920 display. So this is not your typical Snapdragon-powered PC. Microsoft also redesigned the GPU with Qualcomm that pushes over 2 teraflops. It boasts "all-day" battery life, faster performance, and efficient computing. This is the first time Microsoft is experimenting with a Microsoft custom SQ1, 7-watt chipset.Īccording to Microsoft, this SQ1 chip offers three times the performance per watt than the Surface Pro 6. The Surface Pro's travel-friendly design is enabled by a custom, ARM-based CPU.
