Microsoft took advantage of its latest event to announce the Surface Pro 11, its new 2-in-1 tablet. But this new edition is not content with minor improvements: it marks a real break with the past.
That’s it, it’s done, Microsoft has announced the switch from its Surface Pro to Qualcomm and artificial intelligence. After the new Surface Laptop, the Surface Pro 11 has a lot to show for it.
First of all, the move to Qualcomm means increased power for the Surface Pro 11. Thanks to its Snapdragon X Plus and X Elite processor, Microsoft’s new tablet offers twice as much power as the Surface Pro 9. C This is what Microsoft calls a Copilot+ PC. This means, here, that Microsoft is quickly switching to the ARM architecture with this new collection of ARM PCs.
Besides, we don’t know if his name is Surface Pro 11 or Surface Pro Copilot + PC. There are references to both names on the Microsoft site. Just to understand the importance of the change: the Surface Pro 10 was announced in April 2024 with an Intel Core Ultra processor.
But the real revolution of the Surface Pro 11 is its integration of artificial intelligence. Thanks to its ultra-powerful neural processing unit (NPU), Microsoft’s new tablet is capable of performing more than 45 trillion operations per second (TOPS). This allows it to offer cutting-edge AI features, such as Recall, Cocreator and Live Captions.
Recall, for example, is a tool that remembers everything you do on your computer, and allows you to find any information in an instant. Cocreator, on the other hand, is an app that uses AI to help you create content, automatically generating ideas and suggestions. Finally, Live Captions is a feature that transcribes the words of your interlocutors in real time.
In short, the move to Qualcomm and the AI of the Surface Pro 11 allows users to gain productivity and creativity, by offering them innovative and efficient tools and features.
New features and configurations of the Surface Pro 11: a tailor-made 2-in-1 tablet
Microsoft’s Surface Pro 11 is not just about technical improvements: it also offers many new features and possible configurations.
First of all, Microsoft’s new tablet is available with two types of screens: LCD and Oled. Users who prioritize brightness and contrast will opt for the LCD screen, while those looking for more faithful colors and deeper black will turn to the OLED.
Next, the Surface Pro 11 is available in four different colors. And for those who need to be constantly connected, a cellular version (5G) will be available later.
Surface Pro 11 // Source: Microsoft
Surface Pro 11 // Source: Microsoft
Surface Pro 11 // Source: Microsoft
In terms of configurations, the Surface Pro 11 offers no less than 15 different configurations, with prices ranging from 1199 euros (Snapdragon X Plus with LCD screen, 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage) to 2449 euros (Snapdragon Something to suit all budgets and all needs in terms of power and storage. There is also Wi-Fi 7 on all versions.
Finally, the Surface Pro 11 still stands out for its detachable format, which allows it to be transformed into a tablet in an instant. It is equipped witha 13-inch QHD screena 10 megapixel Ultra HD rear camera, and four USB ports 4. It can also connect with three external 4K displaysfor an even more immersive user experience.
On the accessory side, the Surface Slim Pen gets even better with the new Surface Pro, with all-new AI experiences. Ink now flows naturally with Zero Force inking, ultra-precise shading, 4,096 points of pressure sensitivity and a built-in haptic engine for a more natural writing experience. The keyboard, Flex Keyboard, brings something new: it can be used even detached from the screen thanks to a Bluetooth connection and a battery.
This Surface Pro 11 is already available online for pre-order, and will be delivered from June 18, 2024.