Will the new Microsoft Surface Pro 9 shine as a brilliant 2-in-1 laptop with its updated specs? We'll have to get our hands on it and test it out before we make a decision (stay tuned for that review). Customers will have to purchase this accessory separately. Unfortunately, while the Surface Pro 9 is compatible with the Surface Slim Pen 2, it doesn't come in the box. When it comes to ports, you'll get two USB-C slots with USB4 and Thunderbolt 4 support, one Surface Connect port, and a Surface Keyboard slot. The 5G model takes this a step further with Windows Studio Effects features (Portrait Blur, Automatic Framing, and Eye Contact). That's a big jump from its predecessor, but we'll have to test this out once we get out hands on the Pro 9.Ĭameras are also a highlight, with the 2-in-1 keeping the 1080p front-facing camera with Windows Hello face authentication, along with the 10MP rear autofocus camera with 1080p resolution and 4K video. In the Surface Pro 8, we tested a 9-hour battery life. Now with powerful new processors and optional high-speed 5G connectivity. Interestingly, Microsoft claims the Surface Pro 9 delivers up to 15.5 hours of battery life on the Intel models and up to a whopping 19 hours on the 5G option. Surface Pro 9 gives you the tablet flexibility you want and the laptop performance and battery life you need to move through your day all in one ultra-portable device. Of course, you can also expect Windows 11 onboard, along with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity on both models, with the 5G option offering (you guessed it) 5G along with NanoSIM and eSIM support.

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