We are very close to knowing what new products will be announced at Microsoft's Surface event. There is a good variety of hardware that could make an appearance in the Surface range.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Microsoft's first-ever Surface product, so Microsoft may have a few surprises in store.
We are looking forward to the Microsoft Surface launch.
The Surface Pro range is one of Microsoft's most consistent yearly releases, so when the Surface Pro 9 was spotted in a recently published FCC document, it was safe to assume it has an imminentarrival. The Surface Pro 9 isn't expected to get any mind-blowing updates this generation, as the Surface Pro 8 made some significant updates over its predecessor.
WinFuture expects that it will ship with a choice of Intel 12th Generation Core i5 or Core i7 U-series chips, which should result in a performance boost of 20 percent when compared to the equivalent 11th Gen processor in the Surface Pro 8. We think the Surface Pro 9 will be available in 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB, as well as 128, 512, and 1 terabytes of storage.
There is no word on port updates, but there are rumors that we will be getting blue and green options.
The end of the line for the Surface Pro X may be marked by the Surface Pro 9. According to Windows Central, the Surface Pro 9 will have both Intel and Arm options. It is likely that the first Surface PC to ship with 5G will be powered by the Microsoft SQ3.
It is anyone's guess at the moment. The entry-level price for the base Surface Pro X configuration could be as low as $899.99 if the Surface Pro 9 includes ARM-based configurations. If Microsoft ignores the cheaper Arm-based Surface Pro X, it will be more expensive. The Surface Pro 8 retailed for more than twice the Surface Pro 7's price. If the prices remain the same for the Surface Pro 9 compatible covers, you will be able to add an additional $129.99 to your basket.
The Surface Laptop 5 is due for a refresh with the Surface Laptop 4 going on sale in April 2021. Like the Surface Pro 9, we are not anticipating any major changes beyond the next generation updates.
There is a rumor that there is a new color option for the Surface Laptop 5.
The 13-inch and 15-inch versions of the Surface Laptop 5 will come with a choice of Core i5-1235U and Core i7-1255U, according to WinFuture. A new green color option could add some fresh variety to the existing black, blue, silver, and pink offerings, though both the battery and overall design are seemingly unchanged from the previous Surface Laptop generation.
The storage options for the Surface Laptop 4 won't be increased from the current 512, 512, and 1TB options, but we could see an update to the LPDDR4x specification.
It is likely that you will not be able to get a model that is powered by anAMD. There has been no mention of this configuration in any FCC filing or leak for this generation. Intel's integrated Xe graphics should be more than capable for most everyday tasks, despite the fact that the Surface Laptop 5 won't have a dedicatedGPU.
A few updates that we would like to see would be an improvedWebcam, boosting the current 720p camera to a full HD1080p resolution to be more in line with rival laptop offers like the M2 powered MacBook Air. Considering that both the Surface Pro 8 and Surface Laptop Studio already have 120Hz displays, boosting the current 60Hz display to 120Hz is a nice upgrade. The only thing posted on the site is a picture of the spec sheet for the laptop, which seems to confirm that both of these updates will make an appearance.
According to reports, the Surface Laptop 5 could be more affordable.
There have been no pricing leaks for the US market. The base model of the Surface Laptop 5 will cost 1,200 in Europe, compared to 1,499 in the US, according to WinFuture. The US price for the base Surface Laptop 4 was $899 for the base 13.5-inch model and $1,299 for the 15-inch model, so there is a chance we could see prices drop to around $799 and $1,199 for each size configuration. Microsoft has some catching up to do if it wants to remain competitive with Apple when it comes to pricing.
The Studio Surface 3 is an all-in-one desktop computer designed for creative professionals. An FCC document from Microsoft describes an "All-in-one Desktop Computer" that is speculated to be a new Surface device, and leaks of the updated Surface keyboard and Surface Pen earlier this year suggest that Microsoft is preparing to announce the Surface Studio 3 later this month.
We haven't seen a new Surface Studio desktop in over a year, so it's time to get one. The second-generation model of the Surface Studio was criticized for its high price tag and outdated processor and graphics card. If you were hoping for a new look in the Surface Studio 3, you might be out of luck, as the FCC report suggests that it will still have the same design as the previous one.
Rumor has it that Microsoft could once again put older chips in its expensive product because of the annoying trend with the studio. According to a report by a senior editor at Windows Central, the upcoming Surface Studio 3 will be equipped with an Intel Core i7-970H processor. It could also have a current version of the Nvidia RTX 3060, which isn't the most powerful of the company's offerings, but is at least a current one. According to Bowden, the Surface Studio 3 will be called the Surface Studio 2 Plus and will feature a 60Hz display. According to WinFuture, the Surface Studio 3 will be available in a single configuration with 1 terabytes of storage and 32 gigabytes of ram.
When Microsoft shows off the new products, we will have to see how many of these rumors hold up.
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