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Microsoft Surface
Microsoft Surface Pro 9, Platinum tablet, sapphire keyboard
DeveloperMicrosoft
ManufacturerPegatron[1]
TypePersonal computers, mobile devices, whiteboards
Lifespan2012–present
Operating systemWindows
Android (Surface Duo only)
Websitewww.microsoft.com/surface/ Edit this at Wikidata

Microsoft Surface is a family of touchscreen-based personal computer, tablet, and interactive whiteboard hardware products designed and developed by Microsoft. The majority of them run the Windows operating system and use Intel processors;[2][3][4] the earliest models (Surface RT and Surface 2) ran on ARM32, and a select handful of models starting with the Surface Pro X in 2019 run on ARM64.

The Surface line has served as Microsoft's umbrella brand for PCs since it was first introduced in 2012, marking the company's first entry in building its own branded computers.[5] It has since expanded to comprise several generations of hybrid tablets, 2-in-1 detachable notebooks, a convertible desktop all-in-one, an interactive whiteboard, and various accessories, many with unique form factors.[6][7] Microsoft is also consolidating all other Microsoft hardware products such as PC accessories under the Surface brand as of 2023.[8]

Devices

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The Surface family currently features seven main lines of devices:

  • The Surface Go line of compact-sized hybrid tablets, with optional detachable keyboard accessories and optional digital pen.
  • The Surface Pro line of hybrid tablets, slightly larger and more powerful than Go, with similar, optional detachable keyboard accessories and optional digital pen.
  • The Surface Laptop, a classic notebook with a 13-inch, 13.8-inch or 15-inch touchscreen aimed at students.[9] Variants include:
  • The Surface Studio, a 28-inch all-in-one desktop that adjusts into a digital drafting table with stylus and on-screen Surface Dial support.[10]
  • The Surface Hub, a touch screen interactive whiteboard designed for collaboration.
Legend:  Unsupported  Discontinued  Supported  Current  Upcoming
Operating system support
ModelReleaseSupport
LineSurfaceOSDateFinal OSEndedLifespan
SurfaceSurface RTWindows RTOctober 26, 2012Windows RT 8.1 Update 3January 10, 202310 years, 2 months
Surface 2Windows RT 8.1October 22, 2013Windows RT 8.1 Update 3January 10, 20239 years, 2 months
Surface 3Windows 8.1 UpdateMay 5, 2015Windows 10 version 22H2October 14, 202510 years, 5 months
Surface GoSurface GoWindows 10 version 1709August 2, 2018Windows 10 version 22H2October 14, 20257 years, 2 months
Surface Go 2Windows 10 version 1809May 12, 2020Latest Windows[a]Active5 years, 7 months
Surface Go 3Windows 11 version 21H2October 5, 2021Latest Windows[a]Active4 years, 2 months
Surface Go 4Windows 11 version 22H2October 3, 2023Latest Windows[a]Active2 years, 2 months
Surface ProSurface ProWindows 8February 9, 2013Windows 10 version 22H2October 14, 202512 years, 8 months
Surface Pro 2Windows 8.1October 22, 2013Windows 10 version 22H2October 14, 202511 years, 11 months
Surface Pro 3Windows 8.1 UpdateJune 20, 2014Windows 10 version 22H2October 14, 202511 years, 3 months
Surface Pro 4Windows 10 version 1507October 26, 2015Windows 10 version 22H2October 14, 20259 years, 11 months
Surface Pro (2017)Windows 10 version 1703June 15, 2017Windows 10 version 22H2October 14, 20258 years, 3 months
Surface Pro 6Windows 10 version 1709October 16, 2018Latest Windows[a]Active7 years, 2 months
Surface Pro 7Windows 10 version 1809October 22, 2019Latest Windows[a]Active6 years, 2 months
Surface Pro X (1st)Windows 10 version 1903November 5, 2019Latest Windows[a]Active6 years, 2 months
Surface Pro X (2nd)Windows 10 version 2004October 13, 2020Latest Windows[a]Active5 years, 2 months
Surface Pro 7+Windows 10 version 2004January 11, 2021Latest Windows[a]Active4 years, 11 months
Surface Pro 8Windows 11 version 21H2October 5, 2021Latest Windows[a]Active4 years, 2 months
Surface Pro 9Windows 11 version 22H2October 25, 2022Latest Windows[a]Active3 years, 2 months
Surface Pro 10Windows 11 version 23H2April 9, 2024Latest Windows[a]Active1 year, 8 months
Surface Pro (11th generation)Windows 11 version 24H2June 18, 2024Latest Windows[a]Active1 year, 6 months
Surface Laptop SESurface Laptop SEWindows 11 SE version 21H2February 4, 2022Windows 11 SE version 24H2October 13, 20264 years, 8 months
Surface Laptop GoSurface Laptop GoWindows 10 version 1909October 27, 2020Latest Windows[a]Active5 years, 2 months
Surface Laptop Go 2Windows 11 version 21H2June 1, 2022Latest Windows[a]Active3 years, 7 months
Surface Laptop Go 3Windows 11 version 22H2October 3, 2023Latest Windows[a]Active2 years, 2 months
Surface LaptopSurface LaptopWindows 10 version 1703June 15, 2017Windows 10 version 22H2October 14, 20258 years, 3 months
Surface Laptop 2Windows 10 version 1709October 16, 2018Latest Windows[a]Active7 years, 2 months
Surface Laptop 3Windows 10 version 1809October 22, 2019Latest Windows[a]Active6 years, 2 months
Surface Laptop 4Windows 10 version 20H2April 20, 2021Latest Windows[a]Active4 years, 8 months
Surface Laptop 5Windows 11 version 22H2October 25, 2022Latest Windows[a]Active3 years, 2 months
Surface Laptop 6Windows 11 version 23H2April 9, 2024Latest Windows[a]Active1 year, 8 months
Surface Laptop (7th generation)Windows 11 version 24H2June 18, 2024Latest Windows[a]Active1 year, 7 months
Surface BookSurface BookWindows 10 version 1507October 26, 2015Windows 10 version 22H2October 14, 20259 years, 11 months
Surface Book with Performance BaseWindows 10 version 1607November 10, 2016Windows 10 version 22H2October 14, 20258 years, 11 months
Surface Book 2[b]Windows 10 version 1703November 16, 2017Windows 10 version 22H2[11]October 14, 20257 years, 11 months
Latest Windows[a]Active8 years, 2 months
Surface Book 3Windows 10 version 1903May 21, 2020Latest Windows[a]Active5 years, 7 months
Surface Laptop StudioSurface Laptop StudioWindows 11 version 21H2October 5, 2021Latest Windows[a]Active4 years, 2 months
Surface Laptop Studio 2Windows 11 version 22H2October 3, 2023Latest Windows[a]Active2 years, 2 months
Surface StudioSurface StudioWindows 10 version 1607December 15, 2016Windows 10 version 22H2October 14, 20258 years, 9 months
Surface Studio 2Windows 10 version 1803October 2, 2018Latest Windows[a]Active7 years, 3 months
Surface Studio 2+Windows 11 version 22H2October 25, 2022Latest Windows[a]Active3 years, 2 months
Surface HubSurface HubWindows 10 Team version 1507June 1, 2015Latest Windows[a]Active10 years, 7 months
Surface Hub 2SWindows 10 Team version 1703April 17, 2019Latest Windows[a]Active6 years, 8 months
Surface Hub 3Windows 11 version 22H2October 3, 2023Latest Windows[a]Active2 years, 2 months
Surface DuoSurface DuoAndroid 10September 10, 2020Android 12.1September 10, 2023[12]3 years
Surface Duo 2Android 11October 5, 2021Android 12.1[13]October 21, 2024[12]3 years
  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad Windows 11 version 24H2.
  2. ^ The Surface Book 2 variants with Intel Core 8th generation processors support Windows 11 and later.

History

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Microsoft first announced Surface at an event on June 18, 2012, presented by former CEO Steve Ballmer in Milk Studios Los Angeles. Surface was the first major initiative by Microsoft to integrate its Windows operating system with its own hardware, and is the first PC designed and distributed solely by Microsoft.[14] Panos Panay was the general manager of the team that developed the Surface.[15]

Sinofsky initially stated that pricing for the first Surface would be comparable to other ARM devices and pricing for Surface Pro would be comparable to current ultrabooks. Later, Ballmer noted the "sweet spot" for the bulk of the PC market was $300 to $800.[16] Microsoft revealed the pricing and began accepting preorders for the 2012 Surface tablet, on October 16, 2012 "for delivery by 10/26".[17][18][19] The device was launched alongside the general availability of Windows 8 on October 26, 2012.[20] Surface Pro became available the following year on February 9, 2013.[21] The devices were initially available only at Microsoft Stores retail and online, but availability was later expanded into other vendors.[22]

In November 2012, Ballmer described the distribution approach to Surface as "modest"[23] and on November 29 of that year, Microsoft revealed the pricing for the 64 GB and 128 GB versions of Surface with Windows 8 Pro.[24] The tablet would go on sale on February 9, 2013, in the United States and Canada.[25] A launch event was set to be held on February 8, 2013, but was cancelled at the last minute due to the February 2013 nor'easter.[26] The 128GB version of the tablet sold out on the same day as its release. Though there was less demand for the 64GB version because of the much smaller available storage capacity, supplies of the lower cost unit were almost as tight.[27]

The following year, on March 30, 2015, it announced the Surface 3, a more compact version of the Surface Pro 3. On September 8, 2015, Microsoft announced the "Surface Enterprise Initiative", a partnership between Accenture, Avanade, Dell Inc., and HP, to "enable more customers to enjoy the benefits of Windows 10." As part of the partnership, Dell will resell Surface Pro products through its business and enterprise channels, and offer its existing enterprise services (including Pro Support, warranty, and Configuration and Deployment) for Surface Pro devices it sells.[28][29]

Microsoft announced the next generation Surface Pro 4 and the all new Surface Book, a hybrid laptop, at Microsoft October 2015 Event in New York on October 10, 2015.[30] Microsoft began shipping Surface Hub devices on March 25, 2016.[31] In June 2016, Microsoft confirmed production of the Surface 3 would stop in December of that year.[32] No replacement product has been announced. Reports suggest this may be a consequence of Intel discontinuing the Broxton iteration of the Atom processor.[33] On October 26, 2016, at Microsoft's event, a Surface Studio and Surface Book with Performance Base was announced.[34] A wheel accessory, the Surface Dial, was announced as well, and became available on November 10, 2016.[35]

Immediately following the announcement of the Surface Laptop at the #MicrosoftEDU event on May 2, 2017, and the Microsoft Build 2017 developer conference, Microsoft announced the fifth-generation Surface Pro at a special event in Shanghai on May 23, 2017.[36]

On May 15, 2018, Microsoft announced the Surface Hub 2, featuring a new rotating hinge and the ability to link multiple Hubs together.[37][38]

In June 2018, Microsoft announced the Surface Go, a $400 Surface tablet with a 10-inch screen and 64 or 128 GB of storage.[39]

On October 2, 2019, Microsoft announced the Surface Pro 7, the Surface Laptop 3, and the Surface Pro X. Both the Surface Pro 7 and the Surface Laptop 3 come with a USB-C port.[40][41] The Surface Pro X comes with the Microsoft SQ1 ARM processor. Microsoft also teased upcoming products: the Surface Neo, a dual screen tablet originally planned to run Windows 10X; and the Surface Duo, a dual screen mobile phone that runs Android. Both products were initially announced to be released in 2020, though reports suggest the release of the Surface Neo will be delayed until 2021.[42] The Surface Duo was released on September 10, 2020.[43][44]

On September 22, 2021, Microsoft announced the Surface Pro 8, the Surface Duo 2 and the Surface Laptop Studio.[45]

Processor

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The first-generation Surface uses a quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 of the ARM architecture, as opposed to the Intel x64 architecture and therefore shipped with Windows RT, which was written for the ARM architecture. The second-generation Surface 2 added an Nvidia Tegra 4. The architecture limited Surface and Surface 2 to only apps from the Windows Store recompiled for ARM. With the release of the Surface 3, Microsoft switched the Surface line to the Intel x64 architecture, the same architecture found in the Surface Pro line. Surface 3 uses the Braswell Atom X7 processor.[46]

The 2019 Surface Pro X uses a custom ARM64 SOC, the Microsoft SQ1. The latest model uses an updated version of the SOC, known as Microsoft SQ2.[47]

Storage

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The Surface devices are released in six internal storage capacities: 32, 64, 128, 256, 512 GB and 1 TB. With the release of the third generation, the 32 GB model was discontinued. All models except the Surface Pro X also feature a microSDXC card slot, located behind the kickstand, which allow for the use of memory cards up to 200 GB.

Microsoft's Surface/Storage site revealed that the 32 GB Surface RT has approximately 16 GB of user-available storage and the 64 GB Surface RT has roughly 45 GB.[48]

External color and kickstand

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The exterior of the earlier generations of Surface (2012 tablet, Pro, and Pro 2) is made of VaporMg magnesium alloy giving a semi-glossy black durable finish that Microsoft calls "dark titanium".[49] Originally, the design of Surface was to feature a full "VaporMg" design, but the production models ditched this and went with a "VaporMg" coating.[50] Later devices moved towards a matte gray finish showing the actual magnesium color through the semi-transparent top coating.[49] The Surface Laptop is available in four colors: platinum, graphite gold, burgundy, and cobalt blue.[51]

The Surface and Surface Pro lines feature a kickstand which flips out from the back of the device to prop it up, allowing the device to be stood up at an angle hands-free. According to Microsoft, this is great for watching movies, video chatting, and typing documents. According to some reviewers, this kickstand is uncomfortable to use in one's lap and means the device won't fit on shallow desks.[52] The first generation has a kickstand that can be set to a 22 degrees angle position. The second generation added a 55 degrees angle position which according to Microsoft makes the device more comfortable to type on the lap. The Surface 3 features three angle positions: 22, 44, and 60 degrees. The Surface Pro 3 is the first device to have a continuous kickstand that can be set at any angles between 22 and 150 degrees. With the fifth-generation Surface Pro, Microsoft added an additional 15 degrees of rotation to the hinge bringing the widest possible angle to 165 degrees, or what Microsoft calls "Studio Mode".[53]

Surface Book

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Main article: Surface Book

On October 6, 2015, Microsoft unveiled the Surface Book, a 2-in-1 detachable with a mechanically attached, durable hardware keyboard. It became the first Surface device to be marketed as a laptop instead of a tablet. The device has a teardrop design.

The Surface Book has what Microsoft calls a "dynamic fulcrum hinge" which allows the device to support the heavier notebook/screen portion.[54]

On October 26, 2016, Microsoft unveiled an additional configuration, called the Surface Book with Performance Base, which has an upgraded processor and a longer battery life.[55]

The second generation Surface Book 2 was announced on October 17, 2017, introducing an upgraded ceramic hinge for stability, and lighter overall weight distribution. A 15-inch model was added to the line.[56] On May 6, 2020, the third generation Surface Book 3 was announced, featuring 10th-generation Intel processors, improved battery life, and faster SSD storage.[57]

Surface Laptop

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Main article: Surface Laptop

On May 3, 2017, Microsoft unveiled the Surface Laptop, a non-detachable version of the Surface Book claiming to have the thinnest touch-enabled LCD panel of its kind.[58] Its permanently attached hardware keyboard comes in four colors and uses the same kind of fabric as the Type Cover accessories for the tablets. The device comes with the newly announced Windows 10 S operating system, which enables faster boot times at the expense of the ability to download and install programs from the web instead of the Microsoft Store. Users can switch to a fully enabled version of Windows 10 for free.[58]

Surface Studio

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Main article: Surface Studio
Surface Laptop in Burgundy color

On October 26, 2016, Microsoft announced a 28-inch all-in-one desktop PC, the Surface Studio.[59] The device claims to have the thinnest LCD ever made in an all-in-one PC. All its components, including the processor and a surround-sound system, are located in a compact base on which the screen is mounted upon via a flexible, four-point hinge. The design allows the screen to fold down to a 20-degree angle for physical interaction with the user.[60] It comes with the Windows 10 Anniversary Update preinstalled, but is optimized for the Windows 10 Creators Update released in April 2017.

Surface Hub

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Main article: Surface Hub

On January 21, 2015, Microsoft introduced a new device category under the Surface family: the Surface Hub. It is an 84-inch 120 Hz 4K or 55-inch 1080p multi-touch, multi-pen, wall-mounted all-in-one device, aimed for collaboration and videoconferencing use of businesses. The device runs a variant of the Windows 10 operating system.[61]

Surface Neo

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Main article: Surface Neo

On October 2, 2019, Microsoft unveiled the Surface Neo, an upcoming dual-screen tablet. The device is a folio with two 9-inch displays that can be used in various configurations ("postures"), including a laptop-like form where a Bluetooth keyboard is attached to the bottom screen. Depending on its position, the remainder of the touchscreen can be used for different features; the keyboard can be attached at the top to use the bottom as a touchpad, or at the bottom to display a special area above the keyboard (the "wonderbar"), which can house tools such as emojis. The device was originally planned to run a new Windows 10 edition known as Windows 10X, which was designed specifically for this class of devices. However, Microsoft eventually discontinued Windows 10X. At this time, it is unknown which version of Windows it will run.[62][63]

Surface Duo

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Main article: Surface Duo

Alongside the Surface Neo, Microsoft also unveiled the Surface Duo, a dual-screen Android mobile device with a similar design.[64] Unlike the Surface Neo, the Surface Duo did release in September 2020 with 6GB of RAM and 128/256GB of storage. It initially shipped with Android 10 and uses Microsoft Launcher as the default launcher. Both Surface Duo models hold two screens, one screen per side. The Surface Duo can be folded in many ways, such as tabletop, tent, or single-screen. The first Duo has a selfie camera on the right side with a flashlight. A second model, the Surface Duo 2, got released in 2021 with 8GB of RAM and a back camera on one side.

Software

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The original Surface and Surface 2 models use Windows RT, a special version of Windows 8 designed for devices with ARM processors and cannot be upgraded to Windows 10. However, there were several major updates made available after its initial release that include Windows RT 8.1, RT 8.1 Update 1, RT 8.1 August update, and RT 8.1 Update 3. These older, ARM-based models of Surface are not compatible with Windows 10, but received several new features including a new Start menu similar to that found in early preview builds of Windows 10.[65]

From Surface Pro 4 and onward, all Surface devices support Windows Hello facial biometric authentication out of the box through its cameras and IR-sensors.[66] The Surface Pro 3 can utilize the Surface Pro 4 Type Cover with Fingerprint ID to gain Windows Hello support.[67]

Specialized software

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Prior to the release of Windows 10, on Surface Pro 3 Microsoft made the Surface Hub app available, which allowed the adjustment of Pen pressure sensitivity and button functions.[68] The Surface Hub app was renamed "Surface" following the launch of the Surface Hub device. Additionally, toggles to control sound quality and to disable the capacitive Windows button on the Surface 3 and Pro 3 devices were included.[69]

With Surface Pro 3 and the Surface Pen based on N-Trig technology, Microsoft added the capability to launch OneNote from the lock screen without logging in by pressing the purple button at the top of the pen.[70] Microsoft added sections to Windows 10 settings that have the ability to control the functions of the buttons on the Surface Pen. One such function is to launch OneNote with the press of the top button of the Surface Pro 4 pen.[71] With the introduction of the Surface Dial, Microsoft added a Wheel settings section to the Settings app in Windows 10 under Devices.[72] The Windows 10 Anniversary Update added the ability to adjust the shortcuts of each of the Pen's buttons performed.[73]

Accessories

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There are two main versions of the keyboard covers that connect via the Accessory Spine on the Surface tablets. The now discontinued Touch Cover, and the ever-evolving Type Cover. They feature a multi-touch touchpad, and a full QWERTY keyboard (with pre-defined action keys in place of the function row, though the function row is still accessible via the function button). The covers are made of various soft-touch materials and connect to the Surface with a polycarbonate spine with pogo pins.[74][75]

The 2012 Surface tablet with Touch Cover 2 attached

Microsoft sells the Surface Pen, an active-digitizer pen, separate of Surface, but included it in all Surface tablets until the fifth-generation Surface Pro where it was removed. The Surface Pen is designed to integrate with inking capabilities on Windows including OneNote.[76]

Remix project

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In 2013, Microsoft announced that they were going to design other covers for the Surface accessory spine (code named "blades"[77]) based on the Touch Cover 2's sensors. The only product that was shipped was the Surface Music Cover and the Surface Music Kit app.[78][79][80][81]

Model comparison

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Surface and Surface Go line

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ModelSurface[82]Surface 2[83]Surface 3[84]Surface Go[85]Surface Go 2[86]Surface Go 3[87]Surface Go 4[88][89]
Date releasedOctober 26, 2012October 22, 2013May 5, 2015August 2, 2018May 12, 2020October 5, 2021October 3, 2023
Operating
system		InitialWindows RTWindows RT 8.1Windows 8.1
Update		Windows 10
version 1803		Windows 10
version 1909		Windows 11
version 21H2		Windows 11
version 22H2
Latest supportedWindows RT 8.1
Update 3[90]		Windows 10
version 22H2		Windows 11
version 24H2
EditionCoreHome/ProPro
Driver support untilApril 11, 2017April 10, 2018November 13, 2021August 2, 2022December 30, 2024October 5, 2027September 21, 2029
Dimensions
mm (in)		Height171.9 (6.77)172.4 (6.79)186.9 (7.36)175 (6.9)
Width274.5 (10.81)274.5 (10.81)266.9 (10.51)245 (9.6)
Depth9.3 (0.37)8.8 (0.35)8.6 (0.34)8.3 (0.33)
Weight
g (lb)		680 (1.50)622 (1.371)522 (1.151)544 (1.199)
553 (1.219) (LTE)		544 (1.199)521 (1.149)
RAM (GB)22/44/88
Internal storage (GB)32/6464/12864/128/256
Expandable storage (GB)MicroSDXC, up to 200 GB
DisplaySize26.9 cm (10.6 in)27.4 cm (10.8 in)25.4 cm (10.0 in)26.67 cm (10.50 in)
Aspect ratio16:93:2
Resolution1366 × 7681920 × 10801920 × 12801800 × 12001920 × 1280
PPI148208214217220
Refresh Rate60 Hz
TechnologyLCD
CPUGenerationNvidia Tegra 3Nvidia Tegra 4Intel Silvermont
Cherry Trail		Intel 7th gen
Kaby Lake-Y		Intel 8th gen
Amber Lake-Y		Intel 10th gen
Amber Lake-Y		Intel 12th gen
Alder Lake-N
Model(s)Atom x7-Z8700Pentium Gold 4415YPentium Gold 4425Y
Core m3-8100Y		Pentium Gold 6500Y
Core i3-10100Y		Processor N200
iGPUGeforce ULPIntel HD GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 615Intel UHD Graphics 615
BatteryCapacity (Wh)31.5 Wh28 Wh26.12 Wh24 Wh28 Wh29 Wh
TypeLi-Ion
CamerasFront camera3.5 MP5.0 MP
HD (1280 × 720) videoFHD (1920 × 1080) video
Rear camera5.0 MP8.0 MP
HD (1280 × 720) videoFHD (1920 × 1080) video
SensorsAmbient lightYes
AccelerometerYes
GyroscopeYes
GPSNoCellular versionNo
MagnetometerYes
ProximityNoYes
Microphones21
ConnectorsA/V3.5 mm audio socket
Micro HDMIMini DisplayPortvia USB-C
USB1 × USB-A 2.01 × USB-A 3.01 × USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
RadiosWi-FiWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth4.04.15.05.1
CellularNoOptionalNo
Surface Pen supportWacom active penMicrosoft Pen Protocol
TPMYesNoYesYes (2.0)
Surface Dial supportNoPartial (no on-screen support, Windows 10 upgrade)Partial (no on-screen support)
Integrated Windows Hello supportNoYes (via backlit IR camera)

Surface Pro line

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ModelPro[91]Pro 2[92]Pro 3[93]Pro 4[94]Pro (2017)[95]Pro 6[96]Pro 7[97]Pro X[98]Pro X
2nd gen		Pro 7+[99]Pro 8[100]Pro 9[101]Pro 10[102]Pro (11th)[103]
Date releasedFebruary 9, 2013October 22, 2013June 20, 2014October 26, 2015June 15, 2017October 16, 2018October 22, 2019October 22, 2019October 13, 2020January 11, 2021October 5, 2021October 19, 2022April 9, 2024June 18, 2024
Operating
system		InitialWindows 8Windows 8.1Windows 8.1
Update		Windows 10
version 1507		Windows 10
version 1607		Windows 10
version 1803		Windows 10
version 1903		Windows 10
version 2004		Windows 11
version 21H2		Windows 11
version 22H2		Windows 11
version 23H2		Windows 11
version 24H2
Latest supportedWindows 10
version 22H2		Windows 11
version 24H2
EditionProHome/ProProHome/ProProHome (Snapdragon)
Pro (Intel Core)
Driver support untilApril 11, 2017April 10, 2018November 13, 2021January 15, 2024June 30, 2023February 28, 2024August 10, 2025January 15, 2027October 5, 2027October 25, 2028
Dimensions
mm (in)		Height172.9 (6.81)201.3 (7.93)201.4 (7.93)208 (8.2)201.4 (7.93)208 (8.2)
Width274.5 (10.81)292 (11.5)292.1 (11.50)287 (11.3)292.1 (11.50)287 (11.3)
Depth13.46 (0.530)9.1 (0.36)8.4 (0.33)8.5 (0.33)7.3 (0.29)8.5 (0.33)9.3 (0.37)9.4 (0.37)9.3 (0.37)
Weight
g (lb)		910 (2.01)900 (2.0)800 (1.8)766 (1.689) (m3)
786 (1.733) (i5)
786 (1.733) (i7)		768 (1.693) (m3)
770 (1.70) (i5)
784 (1.728) (i7)		775 (1.709) (i5)
792 (1.746) (i7)		775 (1.709) (i3)
776 (1.711) (i5)
790 (1.74) (i7)		774 (1.706)770 (1.70) (i3, i5)
796 (1.755) (i5 LTE)
784 (1.728) (i7)		889 (1.960)891 (1.964)879 (1.938)895 (1.973)
RAMCapacity (GB)44/84/8/168/164/8/168/168/16/328/16/32/6416/32
Speed (MHz)160018663733426637334266
TypeDDR3LPDDR3LPDDR4XLPDDR5X
Internal storageSize (GB)64/128/25664/128/256/512128/256/512/1024128/256/512128/256/512/1024256/512/1024
TypemSATA SSDPCIe NVME SSD
RemovableNoYes128/256 onlyYes
Expandable storage (GB)MicroSDXC, up to 200 GBN/aMicroSDXC, up to 200 GBN/a
DisplaySize27.0 cm (10.6 in)30.0 cm (11.8 in)31.2 cm (12.3 in)33.0 cm (13.0 in)31.2 cm (12.3 in)33.0 cm (13.0 in)
Aspect ratio16:93:2
Resolution1920 × 1080 pixels2160 × 1440 pixels2736 × 1824 pixels2880 × 1920 pixels2736 × 1824 pixels2880 × 1920 pixels
PPI208214267
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz
TechnologyLCDLCD
OLED
ProcessorGenerationIntel 3rd gen
Ivy Bridge		Intel 4th gen
Haswell		Intel 6th gen
Skylake		Intel 7th gen
Kaby Lake		Intel 8th gen
Kaby Lake R		Intel 10th gen
Ice Lake		Kryo 495Intel 11th gen
Tiger Lake		Intel 12th gen
Alder Lake
Kryo		Intel 1st gen
Meteor Lake		Qualcomm
Snapdragon X
Intel 2nd gen
Lunar Lake
Model(s)i5-3317Ui5-4200U
i5-4300U		i3-4020Y
i5-4300U
i7-4650U		m3-6Y30
i5-6300U
i7-6650U		m3-7Y30
i5-7300U
i7-7660U		i5-8250U
i5-8350U
i7-8650U		i3-1005G1
i5-1035G4
i7-1065G7		Microsoft SQ1Microsoft SQ2i3-1115G4
i5-1135G7
i7-1165G7		i3-1115G4
i5-1135G7
i5-1145G7
i7-1185G7		i5-1235U
i5-1245U
i7-1255U
i7-1265U
Microsoft SQ3		5-135U
7-165U		X Plus
X Elite
5-236V
5-238V
7-266V
7-268V
iGPUGen7Gen7.5Gen9Gen9.5Gen11Adreno 685Adreno 690XeXe
Adreno 730		Arc 1st genAdreno 750
Arc 2nd gen
NPUN/aYes
BatteryCapacity (Wh)[104]42.0 Wh42.2 Wh38.2 Wh45.0 Wh43.2 Wh38.2 Wh50.4 Wh51.5 Wh50.2 Wh48 Wh48 Wh
53 Wh
TypeLi-Ion
CamerasFront camera1.2 MP5 MP
HD videoFHD videoQHD video
Rear camera1.2 MP5 MP8 MP10 MP8 MP10 MP10.5 MP
HD videoFHD video4K videoFHD video4K video
Rear autofocusNoYes
SensorsAmbient lightYes
AccelerometerYes
GyroscopeYes
GPSNoYesNoPartialNo
MagnetometerYesNoYesNoYes
NFCNoYesNo
Microphones2
ConnectorsA/V3.5 mm audio socket2 × USB-C 3.13.5 mm audio socket2 x USB-C 4
with Thunderbolt 4
Mini DisplayPortUSB-CUSB-C2 × USB-C 4.0
with Thunderbolt 4
USBUSB-A 3.0USB-A 3.0, USB-C 3.1USB-A 3.0, USB-C 3.1
Surface ConnectSurface Connect (5-pin)Surface Connect (40-pin)
Cover portCover port with power pinsCover portSurface Keyboard portCover portSurface Keyboard port
RadiosWi-FiWiFi 42x2 MIMO WiFi 52x2 MIMO WiFi 62x2 MIMO WiFi 52x2 MIMO WiFi 62x2 MIMO WiFi 6e2x2 MIMO Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth4.04.15.05.15.35.4
CellularNoOptionalNoOptionalNoYes
Surface Pen
support		TechnologyWacom passive penMicrosoft Pen Protocol
Pressure levels256102425610244096
Tilt levelsNo1024
TPMYesYes (1.2)Yes (2.0)
Surface Dial supportPartial (no on-screen support, Windows 10 upgrade)Yes firmware updateYes
Integrated Windows Hello supportNoYes (via backlit IR camera)

Surface Book line

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ModelSurface Book[105]Surface Book
with Performance Base		Surface Book 2[106]Surface Book 3[107]
Date releasedOctober 26, 2015November 10, 2016November 16, 2017May 21, 2020
Operating
system		InitialWindows 10
version 1507		Windows 10
version 1607		Windows 10
version 1703		Windows 10
version 1909
Latest supportedWindows 10
version 22H2		Windows 11
version 24H2
EditionPro
Driver support untilNovember 13, 2021June 30, 2023April 1, 2025
Dimensions
mm (in)		Height232 (9.1)
Width312 (12.3)
Depth23 (0.91)
Weight
g (lb)		1,516 (3.342)
1,576 (3.474) (with dGPU)		1,647 (3.631)1,534 (3.382) (13.5" i5)
1,642 (3.620) (13.5" i7)
1,905 (4.200) (15")
RAMCapacity (GB)8/168/16 (13.5")
16 (15")		8/16/32 (13.5")
16/32 (15")
Speed (MHz)160018663733
TypeLPDDR3LPDDR4x
Internal storageSize (GB)128/256/512/1024256/512/1024256/512/1024256/512/1024 (13.5")
256/512/1024/2048 (15")
TypePCIe SSD
Expandable storageMicroSDXC, up to 200 GB
DisplaySize (cm (in))34.3 (13.5)34.3 (13.5)
38.1 (15.0)		34.3 (13.5)
38.1 (15.0)
Aspect ratio3:2
Resolution3000 × 20003000 × 2000 (13.5")
3240 × 2160 (15")
PPI267267 (13.5")
260 (15")
Refresh Rate (Hz)60
ProcessorGenerationIntel 6th gen
Skylake		Intel 7/8th gen
Kaby Lake		Intel 10th gen
Ice Lake
Modeli5-6300Ui7-6600Ui5-7300U
i7-8650U		i5-1035G7
i7-1065G7
iGPUIntel HD Graphics 520Intel HD Graphics 620Intel Iris Plus
Graphics cardCustom GeForce 940MGeForce GTX 965MGeForce GTX 1050 (13.5")
GeForce GTX 1060 (15")		GeForce GTX 1650 (13.5")
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (15")
GeForce RTX 3000 (15")
BatteryCapacity (Wh)Display: 18
Keyboard base: 51[108]		Display: 18
Keyboard base: 63.4		13.5" Display: 18
13.5" Keyboard base: 51[109]
15" Display: 23
15" Keyboard base: 67[110]
TypeLi-ion
CamerasFront camera5 MP
FHD (1920 × 1080) video
Rear camera8 MP
FHD (1920 × 1080) video
SensorsAmbient light sensorYes
AccelerometerYes
GyroscopeYes
GPSNo
MagnetometerNoYes
Microphones2
ConnectorsA/V3.5 mm audio socket
Mini DisplayPortUSB-C
USB2 × USB-A 3.02 × USB-A 3.0, 1 × USB-C 3.1
Surface ConnectSurface Connect (40-pin)
RadiosWi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth4.0 LE4.15.0
CellularNo
Surface Pen supportTechnologyMicrosoft Pen Protocol
Pressure levels10244096
Tilt levels1024
TPMYesYes (2.0)
Surface Dial supportYes (with firmware update)Yes
Integrated Windows Hello supportYes (via backlit IR camera)

Surface Laptop line

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ModelLaptop[111]Laptop 2[112]Laptop 3[113]Laptop 4[114]Laptop 5[115]Laptop 6[116]Laptop (7th)[117]
Date releasedJune 15, 2017October 16, 2018October 22, 2019April 20, 2021October 25, 2022April 9, 2024June 18, 2024
Operating systemInitialWindows 10
version 1607		Windows 10
version 1803		Windows 10
version 1903		Windows 10
version 20H2		Windows 11
version 22H2		Windows 11
version 23H2		Windows 11
version 24H2
Latest supportedWindows 10
version 22H2		Windows 11
version 24H2
EditionSHome/ProProHome/Pro
Driver support untilNovember 13, 2021December 27, 2022July 30, 2024April 15, 2027October 25, 2028
Dimensions
mm (in)		Height223.2 (8.79)224 (8.8)
244 (9.6)		223 (8.8)
244 (9.6)		220 (8.7)
239 (9.4)
Width308 (12.1)308 (12.1)
339.5 (13.37)		301 (11.9)
329 (13.0)
Depth14.5 (0.57)14.5 (0.57)
14.69 (0.578)		16.7 (0.66)
16.9 (0.67)		17.5 (0.69)
18.3 (0.72)
Weight (g (lb))1,250 (2.76)1,260 (2.78)1,265 (2.789)
1,542 (3.400)		1,272 (2.804)
1,545 (3.406)		1,380 (3.04)
1,680 (3.70)		1,340 (2.95)
1,660 (3.66)
RAMCapacity (GB)4/8/168/168/16/328/16/32/6416/32/64
Speed (MHz)18663733
2400		5200
TypeLPDDR3LPDDR4X
DDR4		LPDDR5XLPDDR5
LPDDR5X		LPDDR5X
Internal storageSize (GB)128/256/512/1024128/256/512/1024256/512/1024
TypePCIe SSD
RemovableNoYes
Expandable storage (GB)No
DisplaySize34.29 cm (13.50 in)34.29 cm (13.50 in)
38.1 cm (15.0 in)		35.05 cm (13.80 in)
38.1 cm (15.0 in)
Aspect ratio3:2
Resolution1536 x 1024 pixels2256 x 1504 pixels
2496 x 1664 pixels		2304 x 1536 pixels
2496 x 1664 pixels
PPI201
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
TechnologyLCD
ProcessorGenerationIntel 7th generation
Kaby Lake		Intel 8th generation
Kaby Lake R		Intel 10th generation
Ice Lake
AMD Zen+		Intel 11th generation
Tiger Lake
AMD Zen 2		Intel 12th generation
Alder Lake		Intel 1st gen
Meteor Lake		Qualcomm
Snapdragon X
Modelm3-7Y30
i5-7200U
i7-7660U		i5-8250U
i5-8350U
i7-8650U		i5-1035G7
i7-1065G7
5 3580U
7 3780U		i5-1135G7
i5-1145G7
i7-1185G7
5 4680U
7 4980U		i5-1235U
i7-1255U		5-135H
7-165H		X Plus
X Elite
iGPUHD Graphics 615
HD Graphics 620
HD Graphics 640		HD Graphics 620Iris Plus
Radeon Vega 9
Radeon RX Vega 11		Iris Xe
Radeon Graphics		Iris XeArcAdreno
NPUN/aYes
BatteryCapacity (Wh)45.2 Wh45.8 Wh46 Wh47 Wh54 Wh
66 Wh
TypeLi-Ion
Front camera5 MP
HD videoFHD video
SensorsAmbient lightYes
AccelerometerNo
GyroscopeNo
GPSNo
MagnetometerNo
Microphones2
ConnectorsA/V3.5 mm audio socket
Mini DisplayPortUSB-C
USBUSB-A 3.0USB-A 3.0, USB-C 3.1USB-A 3.1, USB-C 4.0USB-A 3.1, USB-C 4.0
USB-A 3.1, 2x USB-C 4.0		USB-A 3.1, 2x USB-C 4.0
Surface ConnectSurface Connect (40-pin)
RadiosWi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 5		Wi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth4.0 LE4.15.05.15.35.4
CellularNo
Surface Pen supportTechnologyMicrosoft Pen ProtocolN/a
Pressure levels4096
Tilt levels1024
TPMYes (2.0)
Surface Dial supportYesNo
Integrated Windows Hello supportYes (via backlit IR camera)

Surface Studio line

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ModelsSurface Studio[118]Surface Studio 2[119]Surface Studio 2+[120]
Date releasedDecember 15, 2016October 2, 2018October 12, 2022
Operating SystemInitialWindows 10
version 1607		Windows 10
version 1803		Windows 11
version 22H2
Latest supportedWindows 10
version 22H2		Windows 11
version 24H2
EditionPro
Driver support untilNovember 13, 2021October 2, 2024October 2, 2028
Base dimensions
mm (in)		Height220 (8.7)
Width250 (9.8)
Depth31.4 (1.24)
Display dimensions
mm (in)		Height438.9 (17.28)
Width637.3 (25.09)
Depth12.5 (0.49)
Weight
kg (lb)		9.56 (21.1) max
RAMCapacity (GB)8/16/3216/3232
Speed (MHz)21332400
TypeDDR4
Internal storageCapacity (TB)1/21
TypeHybrid drivePCIe SSD
Expandable storageSDXC, up to 200 GBN/A
DisplaySize (cm (in))71.1 (28.0)
Aspect ratio3:2
Resolution4500 × 3000
Pixel density (PPI)192
Refresh rate (Hz)60
TechnologyLCD
ProcessorGenerationIntel 6th generation
Skylake		Intel 7th generation
Kaby Lake		Intel 11th generation
Tiger Lake
Modeli5-6440HQ
i7-6820HQ		i7-7820HQi7-11370H
Graphics cardGeForce GTX 965M
GeForce GTX 980M		GeForce GTX 1060
GeForce GTX 1070		GeForce RTX 3060
Front camera5 MP
FHD (1920 × 1080) video
SensorsAmbient light sensorYes
Microphones2
ConnectorsA/V3.5 mm audio socket
Mini DisplayPort1x USB-C3x USB-C 4.0
with Thunderbolt 4
USBN/A
4x USB-A 3.02x USB-A 3.1
Ethernet1x Gigabit Ethernet
RadiosWi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth4.0 LE5.1
Surface Pen supportTechnologyMicrosoft Pen Protocol
Pressure levels10244096
Tilt levels1024
TPMYes (2.0)
Surface Dial supportYes
Integrated Windows Hello supportYes (via backlit IR camera)

Promotion

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A Surface advert painted on the side of a building

Television commercial

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In October 2012, Microsoft aired its first commercial, directed by Jon Chu, for the Surface product line. The first 30-second commercial is the Surface Movement which focus on Windows RT version of the first generation of Surface with detachable keyboard and kickstand.[121] It first aired during Dancing with the Stars commercial break.[122]

Partnership with NFL

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In 2014, Microsoft announced a five-year, $400 million deal with the National Football League, in which Surface became the official tablet computer brand of the NFL. As part of the partnership, special, ruggedized Surface Pro 2 devices were issued to teams for use on the sidelines, allowing coaches and players view and annotate footage of previous plays. The partnership was initially hampered by television commentators, who erroneously referred to the devices as being an "iPad" on several occasions. Microsoft has since stated that it "coached" commentators on properly referring to the devices on-air.[123][124][125][126]

Designed on Surface

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On January 11, 2016, Microsoft announced a collaboration with POW! WOW!. It includes a group of artists from around the world that utilizes various Surface devices, such as the Surface Pro 4 and the Surface Book, to create a total of 17 murals. The artists are filmed using their Surface devices and explain how they integrate Surface into their workflow. The final products are then posted to YouTube that accompanies a post on the Microsoft Devices blog.[127]

United States Department of Defense

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On February 17, 2016, Microsoft announced that alongside the US Department of Defense's plans to upgrade to Windows 10, it has approved Surface devices and certified them for use through the Defense Information Systems Agency Unified Capabilities Approved Products List. Surface Book, Surface Pro 4, Surface Pro 3, and Surface 3 have all been approved as Multifunction Mobile Devices, thus meeting the necessary requirements for security and compatibility with other systems.[128]

Reception

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Industry response

[edit]

When Surface was first announced, critics noted that the device represented a significant departure for Microsoft, as the company had previously relied exclusively on third-party OEMs to produce devices running Windows, and began shifting towards a first-party hardware model with similarities to that of Apple.[129][130] Steve Ballmer said that like Xbox, Surface was an example of the sort of hardware products Microsoft will release in the future.[131]

Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), whose products have traditionally run Microsoft operating systems, have had positive responses to the release of Surface.[132] HP, Lenovo, Samsung, and Dell[133] applauded Microsoft's decision to create its own Tablet PC and said that relationships with Microsoft have not changed. John Solomon, senior vice president of HP, said that "Microsoft was basically making a leadership statement and showing what's possible in the tablet space".[134][135] Acer founder Stan Shih said that he believed Microsoft only introduced its own hardware in order to establish the market and would then withdraw in favor of its OEMs.[136]

However, others believe that OEMs were left sidelined by the perception that Microsoft's new tablet would replace their products.[137][138] Acer chairman JT Wang advised Microsoft to "please think twice".[139] Microsoft has acknowledged that Surface may "affect their commitment" of partners to the Windows platform.[140]

The need for the Surface to market an ARM-compatible version of Windows was questioned by analysts because of recent developments in the PC industry; both Intel and AMD introduced x86-based system-on-chip designs for Windows 8, Atom "Clover Trail" and "Temash" respectively, in response to the growing competition from ARM licensees. In particular, Intel claimed that Clover Trail-based tablets could provide battery life rivaling that of ARM devices; in a test by PC World, Samsung's Clover Trail-based Ativ Smart PC was shown to have battery life exceeding that of the first gen ARM-based Surface. Peter Bright of Ars Technica argued that Windows RT had no clear purpose, since the power advantage of ARM-based devices was "nowhere near as clear-cut as it was two years ago", and that users would be better off purchasing Office 2013 themselves because of the removed features and licensing restrictions of Office RT.[141][142][143]

Sales

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First-generation Surface tablets for sale at a Microsoft Store

Sales of the first generation Surface did not meet Microsoft's expectations, which led to price reductions and other sales incentives.[144][145]

In July 2013, Steve Ballmer revealed that the Surface hasn't sold as well as he hoped.[146] He reported that Microsoft had made a loss of US$900,000,000 due to the lackluster Surface sales. Concurrently, Microsoft cut the price of first-gen Surface RT worldwide by 30%, with its U.S. price falling to US$350.[147][148][149][150] This was followed by a further price cut in August after it was revealed that even the marketing costs had exceed the sales.[151] On August 4, 2013, the cost of Surface Pro was cut by $100 giving it an entry price of $799. Several law firms sued Microsoft, accusing the company of misleading shareholders about sales of the first-gen ARM based Surface tablet, calling it an "unmitigated disaster".[152] In the first two years of sales, Microsoft lost almost two billion dollars.[153]

Surface Pro 3 promotion in front of a Microsoft Store

The poor sales of the ARM-based Surface tablet had been credited to the continuing market dominance of Microsoft's competitors in the tablet market. Particularly, Apple's iPad retained its dominance due its App store offering the most tablet-optimized applications. Most OEMs opted to produce tablets running Google Android, which came in a wide variety of sizes and prices (albeit with mixed success among most OEMs), and Google Play had the second-largest selection of tablet applications. By contrast there was a limited amount of software designed specifically for Surface's operating system, Windows RT, the selection which was even weaker than Windows Phone.[154] Indeed, OEMs reported that most customers felt Intel-based tablets were more appropriate for use in business environments, as they were compatible with the much more widely available x86 programs while Windows RT was not. Microsoft's subsequent efforts have been focused upon refining the Surface Pro and making it a viable competitor in the premium ultra-mobile PC category, against other Ultrabooks and the MacBook Air, while discontinuing development of ARM-powered Surface devices as the Surface 3 (non-Pro) had an Intel x86 CPU (albeit with lower performance than the Surface Pro 3).[154][155]

The resultant Surface Pro 3 succeeded in garnering a great interest in the Surface line, making Surface business profitable for the first time in fiscal year Q1 2015.[156] Later in Q2, the Surface division's sales topped $1 billion.[157] Surface division scored $888 million for Q4 2015 despite an overall loss of $2.1 billion for Microsoft, a 117% year-over-year growth thanks to the steady commercial performance of Surface Pro 3 and the launch of mainstream model Surface 3.[158] In the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 the Surface division posted its best earnings performance to date.[159]

Timeline

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    Microsoft Surface
    Microsoft Surface Pro 9, Platinum tablet, sapphire keyboard
    DeveloperMicrosoft
    ManufacturerPegatron[1]
    TypePersonal computers, mobile devices, whiteboards
    Lifespan2012–present
    Operating systemWindows
    Android (Surface Duo only)
    Websitewww.microsoft.com/surface/

    Microsoft Surface is a family of touchscreen-based personal computer, tablet, and interactive whiteboard hardware products designed and developed by Microsoft. The majority of them run the Windows operating system and use Intel processors;[2][3][4] the earliest models (Surface RT and Surface 2) ran on ARM32, and a select handful of models starting with the Surface Pro X in 2019 run on ARM64.

    The Surface line has served as Microsoft's umbrella brand for PCs since it was first introduced in 2012, marking the company's first entry in building its own branded computers.[5] It has since expanded to comprise several generations of hybrid tablets, 2-in-1 detachable notebooks, a convertible desktop all-in-one, an interactive whiteboard, and various accessories, many with unique form factors.[6][7] Microsoft is also consolidating all other Microsoft hardware products such as PC accessories under the Surface brand as of 2023.[8]

    Devices

    The Surface family currently features seven main lines of devices:

    • The Surface Go line of compact-sized hybrid tablets, with optional detachable keyboard accessories and optional digital pen.
    • The Surface Pro line of hybrid tablets, slightly larger and more powerful than Go, with similar, optional detachable keyboard accessories and optional digital pen.
    • The Surface Laptop, a classic notebook with a 13-inch, 13.8-inch or 15-inch touchscreen aimed at students.[9] Variants include:
    • The Surface Studio, a 28-inch all-in-one desktop that adjusts into a digital drafting table with stylus and on-screen Surface Dial support.[10]
    • The Surface Hub, a touch screen interactive whiteboard designed for collaboration.
    Legend:  Unsupported  Discontinued  Supported  Current  Upcoming
    Operating system support
    ModelReleaseSupport
    LineSurfaceOSDateFinal OSEndedLifespan
    SurfaceSurface RTWindows RTOctober 26, 2012Windows RT 8.1 Update 3January 10, 202310 years, 2 months
    Surface 2Windows RT 8.1October 22, 2013Windows RT 8.1 Update 3January 10, 20239 years, 2 months
    Surface 3Windows 8.1 UpdateMay 5, 2015Windows 10 version 22H2October 14, 202510 years, 5 months
    Surface GoSurface GoWindows 10 version 1709August 2, 2018Windows 10 version 22H2October 14, 20257 years, 2 months
    Surface Go 2Windows 10 version 1809May 12, 2020Latest Windows[a]Active5 years, 7 months
    Surface Go 3Windows 11 version 21H2October 5, 2021Latest Windows[a]Active4 years, 2 months
    Surface Go 4Windows 11 version 22H2October 3, 2023Latest Windows[a]Active2 years, 2 months
    Surface ProSurface ProWindows 8February 9, 2013Windows 10 version 22H2October 14, 202512 years, 8 months
    Surface Pro 2Windows 8.1October 22, 2013Windows 10 version 22H2October 14, 202511 years, 11 months
    Surface Pro 3Windows 8.1 UpdateJune 20, 2014Windows 10 version 22H2October 14, 202511 years, 3 months
    Surface Pro 4Windows 10 version 1507October 26, 2015Windows 10 version 22H2October 14, 20259 years, 11 months
    Surface Pro (2017)Windows 10 version 1703June 15, 2017Windows 10 version 22H2October 14, 20258 years, 3 months
    Surface Pro 6Windows 10 version 1709October 16, 2018Latest Windows[a]Active7 years, 2 months
    Surface Pro 7Windows 10 version 1809October 22, 2019Latest Windows[a]Active6 years, 2 months
    Surface Pro X (1st)Windows 10 version 1903November 5, 2019Latest Windows[a]Active6 years, 2 months
    Surface Pro X (2nd)Windows 10 version 2004October 13, 2020Latest Windows[a]Active5 years, 2 months
    Surface Pro 7+Windows 10 version 2004January 11, 2021Latest Windows[a]Active4 years, 11 months
    Surface Pro 8Windows 11 version 21H2October 5, 2021Latest Windows[a]Active4 years, 2 months
    Surface Pro 9Windows 11 version 22H2October 25, 2022Latest Windows[a]Active3 years, 2 months
    Surface Pro 10Windows 11 version 23H2April 9, 2024Latest Windows[a]Active1 year, 8 months
    Surface Pro (11th generation)Windows 11 version 24H2June 18, 2024Latest Windows[a]Active1 year, 6 months
    Surface Laptop SESurface Laptop SEWindows 11 SE version 21H2February 4, 2022Windows 11 SE version 24H2October 13, 20264 years, 8 months
    Surface Laptop GoSurface Laptop GoWindows 10 version 1909October 27, 2020Latest Windows[a]Active5 years, 2 months
    Surface Laptop Go 2Windows 11 version 21H2June 1, 2022Latest Windows[a]Active3 years, 7 months
    Surface Laptop Go 3Windows 11 version 22H2October 3, 2023Latest Windows[a]Active2 years, 2 months
    Surface LaptopSurface LaptopWindows 10 version 1703June 15, 2017Windows 10 version 22H2October 14, 20258 years, 3 months
    Surface Laptop 2Windows 10 version 1709October 16, 2018Latest Windows[a]Active7 years, 2 months
    Surface Laptop 3Windows 10 version 1809October 22, 2019Latest Windows[a]Active6 years, 2 months
    Surface Laptop 4Windows 10 version 20H2April 20, 2021Latest Windows[a]Active4 years, 8 months
    Surface Laptop 5Windows 11 version 22H2October 25, 2022Latest Windows[a]Active3 years, 2 months
    Surface Laptop 6Windows 11 version 23H2April 9, 2024Latest Windows[a]Active1 year, 8 months
    Surface Laptop (7th generation)Windows 11 version 24H2June 18, 2024Latest Windows[a]Active1 year, 7 months
    Surface BookSurface BookWindows 10 version 1507October 26, 2015Windows 10 version 22H2October 14, 20259 years, 11 months
    Surface Book with Performance BaseWindows 10 version 1607November 10, 2016Windows 10 version 22H2October 14, 20258 years, 11 months
    Surface Book 2[b]Windows 10 version 1703November 16, 2017Windows 10 version 22H2[11]October 14, 20257 years, 11 months
    Latest Windows[a]Active8 years, 2 months
    Surface Book 3Windows 10 version 1903May 21, 2020Latest Windows[a]Active5 years, 7 months
    Surface Laptop StudioSurface Laptop StudioWindows 11 version 21H2October 5, 2021Latest Windows[a]Active4 years, 2 months
    Surface Laptop Studio 2Windows 11 version 22H2October 3, 2023Latest Windows[a]Active2 years, 2 months
    Surface StudioSurface StudioWindows 10 version 1607December 15, 2016Windows 10 version 22H2October 14, 20258 years, 9 months
    Surface Studio 2Windows 10 version 1803October 2, 2018Latest Windows[a]Active7 years, 3 months
    Surface Studio 2+Windows 11 version 22H2October 25, 2022Latest Windows[a]Active3 years, 2 months
    Surface HubSurface HubWindows 10 Team version 1507June 1, 2015Latest Windows[a]Active10 years, 7 months
    Surface Hub 2SWindows 10 Team version 1703April 17, 2019Latest Windows[a]Active6 years, 8 months
    Surface Hub 3Windows 11 version 22H2October 3, 2023Latest Windows[a]Active2 years, 2 months
    Surface DuoSurface DuoAndroid 10September 10, 2020Android 12.1September 10, 2023[12]3 years
    Surface Duo 2Android 11October 5, 2021Android 12.1[13]October 21, 2024[12]3 years
    1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad Windows 11 version 24H2.
    2. ^ The Surface Book 2 variants with Intel Core 8th generation processors support Windows 11 and later.

    History

    Microsoft first announced Surface at an event on June 18, 2012, presented by former CEO Steve Ballmer in Milk Studios Los Angeles. Surface was the first major initiative by Microsoft to integrate its Windows operating system with its own hardware, and is the first PC designed and distributed solely by Microsoft.[14] Panos Panay was the general manager of the team that developed the Surface.[15]

    Sinofsky initially stated that pricing for the first Surface would be comparable to other ARM devices and pricing for Surface Pro would be comparable to current ultrabooks. Later, Ballmer noted the "sweet spot" for the bulk of the PC market was $300 to $800.[16] Microsoft revealed the pricing and began accepting preorders for the 2012 Surface tablet, on October 16, 2012 "for delivery by 10/26".[17][18][19] The device was launched alongside the general availability of Windows 8 on October 26, 2012.[20] Surface Pro became available the following year on February 9, 2013.[21] The devices were initially available only at Microsoft Stores retail and online, but availability was later expanded into other vendors.[22]

    In November 2012, Ballmer described the distribution approach to Surface as "modest"[23] and on November 29 of that year, Microsoft revealed the pricing for the 64 GB and 128 GB versions of Surface with Windows 8 Pro.[24] The tablet would go on sale on February 9, 2013, in the United States and Canada.[25] A launch event was set to be held on February 8, 2013, but was cancelled at the last minute due to the February 2013 nor'easter.[26] The 128GB version of the tablet sold out on the same day as its release. Though there was less demand for the 64GB version because of the much smaller available storage capacity, supplies of the lower cost unit were almost as tight.[27]

    The following year, on March 30, 2015, it announced the Surface 3, a more compact version of the Surface Pro 3. On September 8, 2015, Microsoft announced the "Surface Enterprise Initiative", a partnership between Accenture, Avanade, Dell Inc., and HP, to "enable more customers to enjoy the benefits of Windows 10." As part of the partnership, Dell will resell Surface Pro products through its business and enterprise channels, and offer its existing enterprise services (including Pro Support, warranty, and Configuration and Deployment) for Surface Pro devices it sells.[28][29]

    Microsoft announced the next generation Surface Pro 4 and the all new Surface Book, a hybrid laptop, at Microsoft October 2015 Event in New York on October 10, 2015.[30] Microsoft began shipping Surface Hub devices on March 25, 2016.[31] In June 2016, Microsoft confirmed production of the Surface 3 would stop in December of that year.[32] No replacement product has been announced. Reports suggest this may be a consequence of Intel discontinuing the Broxton iteration of the Atom processor.[33] On October 26, 2016, at Microsoft's event, a Surface Studio and Surface Book with Performance Base was announced.[34] A wheel accessory, the Surface Dial, was announced as well, and became available on November 10, 2016.[35]

    Immediately following the announcement of the Surface Laptop at the #MicrosoftEDU event on May 2, 2017, and the Microsoft Build 2017 developer conference, Microsoft announced the fifth-generation Surface Pro at a special event in Shanghai on May 23, 2017.[36]

    On May 15, 2018, Microsoft announced the Surface Hub 2, featuring a new rotating hinge and the ability to link multiple Hubs together.[37][38]

    In June 2018, Microsoft announced the Surface Go, a $400 Surface tablet with a 10-inch screen and 64 or 128 GB of storage.[39]

    On October 2, 2019, Microsoft announced the Surface Pro 7, the Surface Laptop 3, and the Surface Pro X. Both the Surface Pro 7 and the Surface Laptop 3 come with a USB-C port.[40][41] The Surface Pro X comes with the Microsoft SQ1 ARM processor. Microsoft also teased upcoming products: the Surface Neo, a dual screen tablet originally planned to run Windows 10X; and the Surface Duo, a dual screen mobile phone that runs Android. Both products were initially announced to be released in 2020, though reports suggest the release of the Surface Neo will be delayed until 2021.[42] The Surface Duo was released on September 10, 2020.[43][44]

    On September 22, 2021, Microsoft announced the Surface Pro 8, the Surface Duo 2 and the Surface Laptop Studio.[45]

    Processor

    The first-generation Surface uses a quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 of the ARM architecture, as opposed to the Intel x64 architecture and therefore shipped with Windows RT, which was written for the ARM architecture. The second-generation Surface 2 added an Nvidia Tegra 4. The architecture limited Surface and Surface 2 to only apps from the Windows Store recompiled for ARM. With the release of the Surface 3, Microsoft switched the Surface line to the Intel x64 architecture, the same architecture found in the Surface Pro line. Surface 3 uses the Braswell Atom X7 processor.[46]

    The 2019 Surface Pro X uses a custom ARM64 SOC, the Microsoft SQ1. The latest model uses an updated version of the SOC, known as Microsoft SQ2.[47]

    Storage

    The Surface devices are released in six internal storage capacities: 32, 64, 128, 256, 512 GB and 1 TB. With the release of the third generation, the 32 GB model was discontinued. All models except the Surface Pro X also feature a microSDXC card slot, located behind the kickstand, which allow for the use of memory cards up to 200 GB.

    Microsoft's Surface/Storage site revealed that the 32 GB Surface RT has approximately 16 GB of user-available storage and the 64 GB Surface RT has roughly 45 GB.[48]

    External color and kickstand

    The exterior of the earlier generations of Surface (2012 tablet, Pro, and Pro 2) is made of VaporMg magnesium alloy giving a semi-glossy black durable finish that Microsoft calls "dark titanium".[49] Originally, the design of Surface was to feature a full "VaporMg" design, but the production models ditched this and went with a "VaporMg" coating.[50] Later devices moved towards a matte gray finish showing the actual magnesium color through the semi-transparent top coating.[49] The Surface Laptop is available in four colors: platinum, graphite gold, burgundy, and cobalt blue.[51]

    The Surface and Surface Pro lines feature a kickstand which flips out from the back of the device to prop it up, allowing the device to be stood up at an angle hands-free. According to Microsoft, this is great for watching movies, video chatting, and typing documents. According to some reviewers, this kickstand is uncomfortable to use in one's lap and means the device won't fit on shallow desks.[52] The first generation has a kickstand that can be set to a 22 degrees angle position. The second generation added a 55 degrees angle position which according to Microsoft makes the device more comfortable to type on the lap. The Surface 3 features three angle positions: 22, 44, and 60 degrees. The Surface Pro 3 is the first device to have a continuous kickstand that can be set at any angles between 22 and 150 degrees. With the fifth-generation Surface Pro, Microsoft added an additional 15 degrees of rotation to the hinge bringing the widest possible angle to 165 degrees, or what Microsoft calls "Studio Mode".[53]

    Surface Book

    On October 6, 2015, Microsoft unveiled the Surface Book, a 2-in-1 detachable with a mechanically attached, durable hardware keyboard. It became the first Surface device to be marketed as a laptop instead of a tablet. The device has a teardrop design.

    The Surface Book has what Microsoft calls a "dynamic fulcrum hinge" which allows the device to support the heavier notebook/screen portion.[54]

    On October 26, 2016, Microsoft unveiled an additional configuration, called the Surface Book with Performance Base, which has an upgraded processor and a longer battery life.[55]

    The second generation Surface Book 2 was announced on October 17, 2017, introducing an upgraded ceramic hinge for stability, and lighter overall weight distribution. A 15-inch model was added to the line.[56] On May 6, 2020, the third generation Surface Book 3 was announced, featuring 10th-generation Intel processors, improved battery life, and faster SSD storage.[57]

    Surface Laptop

    On May 3, 2017, Microsoft unveiled the Surface Laptop, a non-detachable version of the Surface Book claiming to have the thinnest touch-enabled LCD panel of its kind.[58] Its permanently attached hardware keyboard comes in four colors and uses the same kind of fabric as the Type Cover accessories for the tablets. The device comes with the newly announced Windows 10 S operating system, which enables faster boot times at the expense of the ability to download and install programs from the web instead of the Microsoft Store. Users can switch to a fully enabled version of Windows 10 for free.[58]

    Surface Studio

    Surface Laptop in Burgundy color

    On October 26, 2016, Microsoft announced a 28-inch all-in-one desktop PC, the Surface Studio.[59] The device claims to have the thinnest LCD ever made in an all-in-one PC. All its components, including the processor and a surround-sound system, are located in a compact base on which the screen is mounted upon via a flexible, four-point hinge. The design allows the screen to fold down to a 20-degree angle for physical interaction with the user.[60] It comes with the Windows 10 Anniversary Update preinstalled, but is optimized for the Windows 10 Creators Update released in April 2017.

    Surface Hub

    On January 21, 2015, Microsoft introduced a new device category under the Surface family: the Surface Hub. It is an 84-inch 120 Hz 4K or 55-inch 1080p multi-touch, multi-pen, wall-mounted all-in-one device, aimed for collaboration and videoconferencing use of businesses. The device runs a variant of the Windows 10 operating system.[61]

    Surface Neo

    On October 2, 2019, Microsoft unveiled the Surface Neo, an upcoming dual-screen tablet. The device is a folio with two 9-inch displays that can be used in various configurations ("postures"), including a laptop-like form where a Bluetooth keyboard is attached to the bottom screen. Depending on its position, the remainder of the touchscreen can be used for different features; the keyboard can be attached at the top to use the bottom as a touchpad, or at the bottom to display a special area above the keyboard (the "wonderbar"), which can house tools such as emojis. The device was originally planned to run a new Windows 10 edition known as Windows 10X, which was designed specifically for this class of devices. However, Microsoft eventually discontinued Windows 10X. At this time, it is unknown which version of Windows it will run.[62][63]

    Surface Duo

    Alongside the Surface Neo, Microsoft also unveiled the Surface Duo, a dual-screen Android mobile device with a similar design.[64] Unlike the Surface Neo, the Surface Duo did release in September 2020 with 6GB of RAM and 128/256GB of storage. It initially shipped with Android 10 and uses Microsoft Launcher as the default launcher. Both Surface Duo models hold two screens, one screen per side. The Surface Duo can be folded in many ways, such as tabletop, tent, or single-screen. The first Duo has a selfie camera on the right side with a flashlight. A second model, the Surface Duo 2, got released in 2021 with 8GB of RAM and a back camera on one side.

    Software

    The original Surface and Surface 2 models use Windows RT, a special version of Windows 8 designed for devices with ARM processors and cannot be upgraded to Windows 10. However, there were several major updates made available after its initial release that include Windows RT 8.1, RT 8.1 Update 1, RT 8.1 August update, and RT 8.1 Update 3. These older, ARM-based models of Surface are not compatible with Windows 10, but received several new features including a new Start menu similar to that found in early preview builds of Windows 10.[65]

    From Surface Pro 4 and onward, all Surface devices support Windows Hello facial biometric authentication out of the box through its cameras and IR-sensors.[66] The Surface Pro 3 can utilize the Surface Pro 4 Type Cover with Fingerprint ID to gain Windows Hello support.[67]

    Specialized software

    Prior to the release of Windows 10, on Surface Pro 3 Microsoft made the Surface Hub app available, which allowed the adjustment of Pen pressure sensitivity and button functions.[68] The Surface Hub app was renamed "Surface" following the launch of the Surface Hub device. Additionally, toggles to control sound quality and to disable the capacitive Windows button on the Surface 3 and Pro 3 devices were included.[69]

    With Surface Pro 3 and the Surface Pen based on N-Trig technology, Microsoft added the capability to launch OneNote from the lock screen without logging in by pressing the purple button at the top of the pen.[70] Microsoft added sections to Windows 10 settings that have the ability to control the functions of the buttons on the Surface Pen. One such function is to launch OneNote with the press of the top button of the Surface Pro 4 pen.[71] With the introduction of the Surface Dial, Microsoft added a Wheel settings section to the Settings app in Windows 10 under Devices.[72] The Windows 10 Anniversary Update added the ability to adjust the shortcuts of each of the Pen's buttons performed.[73]

    Accessories

    There are two main versions of the keyboard covers that connect via the Accessory Spine on the Surface tablets. The now discontinued Touch Cover, and the ever-evolving Type Cover. They feature a multi-touch touchpad, and a full QWERTY keyboard (with pre-defined action keys in place of the function row, though the function row is still accessible via the function button). The covers are made of various soft-touch materials and connect to the Surface with a polycarbonate spine with pogo pins.[74][75]

    The 2012 Surface tablet with Touch Cover 2 attached

    Microsoft sells the Surface Pen, an active-digitizer pen, separate of Surface, but included it in all Surface tablets until the fifth-generation Surface Pro where it was removed. The Surface Pen is designed to integrate with inking capabilities on Windows including OneNote.[76]

    Remix project

    In 2013, Microsoft announced that they were going to design other covers for the Surface accessory spine (code named "blades"[77]) based on the Touch Cover 2's sensors. The only product that was shipped was the Surface Music Cover and the Surface Music Kit app.[78][79][80][81]

    Model comparison

    Surface and Surface Go line

    ModelSurface[82]Surface 2[83]Surface 3[84]Surface Go[85]Surface Go 2[86]Surface Go 3[87]Surface Go 4[88][89]
    Date releasedOctober 26, 2012October 22, 2013May 5, 2015August 2, 2018May 12, 2020October 5, 2021October 3, 2023
    Operating
    system    		InitialWindows RTWindows RT 8.1Windows 8.1
    Update    		Windows 10
    version 1803    		Windows 10
    version 1909    		Windows 11
    version 21H2    		Windows 11
    version 22H2
    Latest supportedWindows RT 8.1
    Update 3[90]    		Windows 10
    version 22H2    		Windows 11
    version 24H2
    EditionCoreHome/ProPro
    Driver support untilApril 11, 2017April 10, 2018November 13, 2021August 2, 2022December 30, 2024October 5, 2027September 21, 2029
    Dimensions
    mm (in)    		Height171.9 (6.77)172.4 (6.79)186.9 (7.36)175 (6.9)
    Width274.5 (10.81)274.5 (10.81)266.9 (10.51)245 (9.6)
    Depth9.3 (0.37)8.8 (0.35)8.6 (0.34)8.3 (0.33)
    Weight
    g (lb)    		680 (1.50)622 (1.371)522 (1.151)544 (1.199)
    553 (1.219) (LTE)    		544 (1.199)521 (1.149)
    RAM (GB)22/44/88
    Internal storage (GB)32/6464/12864/128/256
    Expandable storage (GB)MicroSDXC, up to 200 GB
    DisplaySize26.9 cm (10.6 in)27.4 cm (10.8 in)25.4 cm (10.0 in)26.67 cm (10.50 in)
    Aspect ratio16:93:2
    Resolution1366 × 7681920 × 10801920 × 12801800 × 12001920 × 1280
    PPI148208214217220
    Refresh Rate60 Hz
    TechnologyLCD
    CPUGenerationNvidia Tegra 3Nvidia Tegra 4Intel Silvermont
    Cherry Trail    		Intel 7th gen
    Kaby Lake-Y    		Intel 8th gen
    Amber Lake-Y    		Intel 10th gen
    Amber Lake-Y    		Intel 12th gen
    Alder Lake-N
    Model(s)Atom x7-Z8700Pentium Gold 4415YPentium Gold 4425Y
    Core m3-8100Y    		Pentium Gold 6500Y
    Core i3-10100Y    		Processor N200
    iGPUGeforce ULPIntel HD GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 615Intel UHD Graphics 615
    BatteryCapacity (Wh)31.5 Wh28 Wh26.12 Wh24 Wh28 Wh29 Wh
    TypeLi-Ion
    CamerasFront camera3.5 MP5.0 MP
    HD (1280 × 720) videoFHD (1920 × 1080) video
    Rear camera5.0 MP8.0 MP
    HD (1280 × 720) videoFHD (1920 × 1080) video
    SensorsAmbient lightYes
    AccelerometerYes
    GyroscopeYes
    GPSNoCellular versionNo
    MagnetometerYes
    ProximityNoYes
    Microphones21
    ConnectorsA/V3.5 mm audio socket
    Micro HDMIMini DisplayPortvia USB-C
    USB1 × USB-A 2.01 × USB-A 3.01 × USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
    RadiosWi-FiWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
    Bluetooth4.04.15.05.1
    CellularNoOptionalNo
    Surface Pen supportWacom active penMicrosoft Pen Protocol
    TPMYesNoYesYes (2.0)
    Surface Dial supportNoPartial (no on-screen support, Windows 10 upgrade)Partial (no on-screen support)
    Integrated Windows Hello supportNoYes (via backlit IR camera)

    Surface Pro line

    ModelPro[91]Pro 2[92]Pro 3[93]Pro 4[94]Pro (2017)[95]Pro 6[96]Pro 7[97]Pro X[98]Pro X
    2nd gen    		Pro 7+[99]Pro 8[100]Pro 9[101]Pro 10[102]Pro (11th)[103]
    Date releasedFebruary 9, 2013October 22, 2013June 20, 2014October 26, 2015June 15, 2017October 16, 2018October 22, 2019October 22, 2019October 13, 2020January 11, 2021October 5, 2021October 19, 2022April 9, 2024June 18, 2024
    Operating
    system    		InitialWindows 8Windows 8.1Windows 8.1
    Update    		Windows 10
    version 1507    		Windows 10
    version 1607    		Windows 10
    version 1803    		Windows 10
    version 1903    		Windows 10
    version 2004    		Windows 11
    version 21H2    		Windows 11
    version 22H2    		Windows 11
    version 23H2    		Windows 11
    version 24H2
    Latest supportedWindows 10
    version 22H2    		Windows 11
    version 24H2
    EditionProHome/ProProHome/ProProHome (Snapdragon)
    Pro (Intel Core)
    Driver support untilApril 11, 2017April 10, 2018November 13, 2021January 15, 2024June 30, 2023February 28, 2024August 10, 2025January 15, 2027October 5, 2027October 25, 2028
    Dimensions
    mm (in)    		Height172.9 (6.81)201.3 (7.93)201.4 (7.93)208 (8.2)201.4 (7.93)208 (8.2)
    Width274.5 (10.81)292 (11.5)292.1 (11.50)287 (11.3)292.1 (11.50)287 (11.3)
    Depth13.46 (0.530)9.1 (0.36)8.4 (0.33)8.5 (0.33)7.3 (0.29)8.5 (0.33)9.3 (0.37)9.4 (0.37)9.3 (0.37)
    Weight
    g (lb)    		910 (2.01)900 (2.0)800 (1.8)766 (1.689) (m3)
    786 (1.733) (i5)
    786 (1.733) (i7)    		768 (1.693) (m3)
    770 (1.70) (i5)
    784 (1.728) (i7)    		775 (1.709) (i5)
    792 (1.746) (i7)    		775 (1.709) (i3)
    776 (1.711) (i5)
    790 (1.74) (i7)    		774 (1.706)770 (1.70) (i3, i5)
    796 (1.755) (i5 LTE)
    784 (1.728) (i7)    		889 (1.960)891 (1.964)879 (1.938)895 (1.973)
    RAMCapacity (GB)44/84/8/168/164/8/168/168/16/328/16/32/6416/32
    Speed (MHz)160018663733426637334266
    TypeDDR3LPDDR3LPDDR4XLPDDR5X
    Internal storageSize (GB)64/128/25664/128/256/512128/256/512/1024128/256/512128/256/512/1024256/512/1024
    TypemSATA SSDPCIe NVME SSD
    RemovableNoYes128/256 onlyYes
    Expandable storage (GB)MicroSDXC, up to 200 GBN/aMicroSDXC, up to 200 GBN/a
    DisplaySize27.0 cm (10.6 in)30.0 cm (11.8 in)31.2 cm (12.3 in)33.0 cm (13.0 in)31.2 cm (12.3 in)33.0 cm (13.0 in)
    Aspect ratio16:93:2
    Resolution1920 × 1080 pixels2160 × 1440 pixels2736 × 1824 pixels2880 × 1920 pixels2736 × 1824 pixels2880 × 1920 pixels
    PPI208214267
    Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz
    TechnologyLCDLCD
    OLED
    ProcessorGenerationIntel 3rd gen
    Ivy Bridge    		Intel 4th gen
    Haswell    		Intel 6th gen
    Skylake    		Intel 7th gen
    Kaby Lake    		Intel 8th gen
    Kaby Lake R    		Intel 10th gen
    Ice Lake    		Kryo 495Intel 11th gen
    Tiger Lake    		Intel 12th gen
    Alder Lake
    Kryo    		Intel 1st gen
    Meteor Lake    		Qualcomm
    Snapdragon X
    Intel 2nd gen
    Lunar Lake
    Model(s)i5-3317Ui5-4200U
    i5-4300U    		i3-4020Y
    i5-4300U
    i7-4650U    		m3-6Y30
    i5-6300U
    i7-6650U    		m3-7Y30
    i5-7300U
    i7-7660U    		i5-8250U
    i5-8350U
    i7-8650U    		i3-1005G1
    i5-1035G4
    i7-1065G7    		Microsoft SQ1Microsoft SQ2i3-1115G4
    i5-1135G7
    i7-1165G7    		i3-1115G4
    i5-1135G7
    i5-1145G7
    i7-1185G7    		i5-1235U
    i5-1245U
    i7-1255U
    i7-1265U
    Microsoft SQ3    		5-135U
    7-165U    		X Plus
    X Elite
    5-236V
    5-238V
    7-266V
    7-268V
    iGPUGen7Gen7.5Gen9Gen9.5Gen11Adreno 685Adreno 690XeXe
    Adreno 730    		Arc 1st genAdreno 750
    Arc 2nd gen
    NPUN/aYes
    BatteryCapacity (Wh)[104]42.0 Wh42.2 Wh38.2 Wh45.0 Wh43.2 Wh38.2 Wh50.4 Wh51.5 Wh50.2 Wh48 Wh48 Wh
    53 Wh
    TypeLi-Ion
    CamerasFront camera1.2 MP5 MP
    HD videoFHD videoQHD video
    Rear camera1.2 MP5 MP8 MP10 MP8 MP10 MP10.5 MP
    HD videoFHD video4K videoFHD video4K video
    Rear autofocusNoYes
    SensorsAmbient lightYes
    AccelerometerYes
    GyroscopeYes
    GPSNoYesNoPartialNo
    MagnetometerYesNoYesNoYes
    NFCNoYesNo
    Microphones2
    ConnectorsA/V3.5 mm audio socket2 × USB-C 3.13.5 mm audio socket2 x USB-C 4
    with Thunderbolt 4
    Mini DisplayPortUSB-CUSB-C2 × USB-C 4.0
    with Thunderbolt 4
    USBUSB-A 3.0USB-A 3.0, USB-C 3.1USB-A 3.0, USB-C 3.1
    Surface ConnectSurface Connect (5-pin)Surface Connect (40-pin)
    Cover portCover port with power pinsCover portSurface Keyboard portCover portSurface Keyboard port
    RadiosWi-FiWiFi 42x2 MIMO WiFi 52x2 MIMO WiFi 62x2 MIMO WiFi 52x2 MIMO WiFi 62x2 MIMO WiFi 6e2x2 MIMO Wi-Fi 7
    Bluetooth4.04.15.05.15.35.4
    CellularNoOptionalNoOptionalNoYes
    Surface Pen
    support    		TechnologyWacom passive penMicrosoft Pen Protocol
    Pressure levels256102425610244096
    Tilt levelsNo1024
    TPMYesYes (1.2)Yes (2.0)
    Surface Dial supportPartial (no on-screen support, Windows 10 upgrade)Yes firmware updateYes
    Integrated Windows Hello supportNoYes (via backlit IR camera)

    Surface Book line

    ModelSurface Book[105]Surface Book
    with Performance Base    		Surface Book 2[106]Surface Book 3[107]
    Date releasedOctober 26, 2015November 10, 2016November 16, 2017May 21, 2020
    Operating
    system    		InitialWindows 10
    version 1507    		Windows 10
    version 1607    		Windows 10
    version 1703    		Windows 10
    version 1909
    Latest supportedWindows 10
    version 22H2    		Windows 11
    version 24H2
    EditionPro
    Driver support untilNovember 13, 2021June 30, 2023April 1, 2025
    Dimensions
    mm (in)    		Height232 (9.1)
    Width312 (12.3)
    Depth23 (0.91)
    Weight
    g (lb)    		1,516 (3.342)
    1,576 (3.474) (with dGPU)    		1,647 (3.631)1,534 (3.382) (13.5" i5)
    1,642 (3.620) (13.5" i7)
    1,905 (4.200) (15")
    RAMCapacity (GB)8/168/16 (13.5")
    16 (15")    		8/16/32 (13.5")
    16/32 (15")
    Speed (MHz)160018663733
    TypeLPDDR3LPDDR4x
    Internal storageSize (GB)128/256/512/1024256/512/1024256/512/1024256/512/1024 (13.5")
    256/512/1024/2048 (15")
    TypePCIe SSD
    Expandable storageMicroSDXC, up to 200 GB
    DisplaySize (cm (in))34.3 (13.5)34.3 (13.5)
    38.1 (15.0)    		34.3 (13.5)
    38.1 (15.0)
    Aspect ratio3:2
    Resolution3000 × 20003000 × 2000 (13.5")
    3240 × 2160 (15")
    PPI267267 (13.5")
    260 (15")
    Refresh Rate (Hz)60
    ProcessorGenerationIntel 6th gen
    Skylake    		Intel 7/8th gen
    Kaby Lake    		Intel 10th gen
    Ice Lake
    Modeli5-6300Ui7-6600Ui5-7300U
    i7-8650U    		i5-1035G7
    i7-1065G7
    iGPUIntel HD Graphics 520Intel HD Graphics 620Intel Iris Plus
    Graphics cardCustom GeForce 940MGeForce GTX 965MGeForce GTX 1050 (13.5")
    GeForce GTX 1060 (15")    		GeForce GTX 1650 (13.5")
    GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (15")
    GeForce RTX 3000 (15")
    BatteryCapacity (Wh)Display: 18
    Keyboard base: 51[108]    		Display: 18
    Keyboard base: 63.4    		13.5" Display: 18
    13.5" Keyboard base: 51[109]
    15" Display: 23
    15" Keyboard base: 67[110]
    TypeLi-ion
    CamerasFront camera5 MP
    FHD (1920 × 1080) video
    Rear camera8 MP
    FHD (1920 × 1080) video
    SensorsAmbient light sensorYes
    AccelerometerYes
    GyroscopeYes
    GPSNo
    MagnetometerNoYes
    Microphones2
    ConnectorsA/V3.5 mm audio socket
    Mini DisplayPortUSB-C
    USB2 × USB-A 3.02 × USB-A 3.0, 1 × USB-C 3.1
    Surface ConnectSurface Connect (40-pin)
    RadiosWi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
    Bluetooth4.0 LE4.15.0
    CellularNo
    Surface Pen supportTechnologyMicrosoft Pen Protocol
    Pressure levels10244096
    Tilt levels1024
    TPMYesYes (2.0)
    Surface Dial supportYes (with firmware update)Yes
    Integrated Windows Hello supportYes (via backlit IR camera)

    Surface Laptop line

    ModelLaptop[111]Laptop 2[112]Laptop 3[113]Laptop 4[114]Laptop 5[115]Laptop 6[116]Laptop (7th)[117]
    Date releasedJune 15, 2017October 16, 2018October 22, 2019April 20, 2021October 25, 2022April 9, 2024June 18, 2024
    Operating systemInitialWindows 10
    version 1607    		Windows 10
    version 1803    		Windows 10
    version 1903    		Windows 10
    version 20H2    		Windows 11
    version 22H2    		Windows 11
    version 23H2    		Windows 11
    version 24H2
    Latest supportedWindows 10
    version 22H2    		Windows 11
    version 24H2
    EditionSHome/ProProHome/Pro
    Driver support untilNovember 13, 2021December 27, 2022July 30, 2024April 15, 2027October 25, 2028
    Dimensions
    mm (in)    		Height223.2 (8.79)224 (8.8)
    244 (9.6)    		223 (8.8)
    244 (9.6)    		220 (8.7)
    239 (9.4)
    Width308 (12.1)308 (12.1)
    339.5 (13.37)    		301 (11.9)
    329 (13.0)
    Depth14.5 (0.57)14.5 (0.57)
    14.69 (0.578)    		16.7 (0.66)
    16.9 (0.67)    		17.5 (0.69)
    18.3 (0.72)
    Weight (g (lb))1,250 (2.76)1,260 (2.78)1,265 (2.789)
    1,542 (3.400)    		1,272 (2.804)
    1,545 (3.406)    		1,380 (3.04)
    1,680 (3.70)    		1,340 (2.95)
    1,660 (3.66)
    RAMCapacity (GB)4/8/168/168/16/328/16/32/6416/32/64
    Speed (MHz)18663733
    2400    		5200
    TypeLPDDR3LPDDR4X
    DDR4    		LPDDR5XLPDDR5
    LPDDR5X    		LPDDR5X
    Internal storageSize (GB)128/256/512/1024128/256/512/1024256/512/1024
    TypePCIe SSD
    RemovableNoYes
    Expandable storage (GB)No
    DisplaySize34.29 cm (13.50 in)34.29 cm (13.50 in)
    38.1 cm (15.0 in)    		35.05 cm (13.80 in)
    38.1 cm (15.0 in)
    Aspect ratio3:2
    Resolution1536 x 1024 pixels2256 x 1504 pixels
    2496 x 1664 pixels    		2304 x 1536 pixels
    2496 x 1664 pixels
    PPI201
    Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
    TechnologyLCD
    ProcessorGenerationIntel 7th generation
    Kaby Lake    		Intel 8th generation
    Kaby Lake R    		Intel 10th generation
    Ice Lake
    AMD Zen+    		Intel 11th generation
    Tiger Lake
    AMD Zen 2    		Intel 12th generation
    Alder Lake    		Intel 1st gen
    Meteor Lake    		Qualcomm
    Snapdragon X
    Modelm3-7Y30
    i5-7200U
    i7-7660U    		i5-8250U
    i5-8350U
    i7-8650U    		i5-1035G7
    i7-1065G7
    5 3580U
    7 3780U    		i5-1135G7
    i5-1145G7
    i7-1185G7
    5 4680U
    7 4980U    		i5-1235U
    i7-1255U    		5-135H
    7-165H    		X Plus
    X Elite
    iGPUHD Graphics 615
    HD Graphics 620
    HD Graphics 640    		HD Graphics 620Iris Plus
    Radeon Vega 9
    Radeon RX Vega 11    		Iris Xe
    Radeon Graphics    		Iris XeArcAdreno
    NPUN/aYes
    BatteryCapacity (Wh)45.2 Wh45.8 Wh46 Wh47 Wh54 Wh
    66 Wh
    TypeLi-Ion
    Front camera5 MP
    HD videoFHD video
    SensorsAmbient lightYes
    AccelerometerNo
    GyroscopeNo
    GPSNo
    MagnetometerNo
    Microphones2
    ConnectorsA/V3.5 mm audio socket
    Mini DisplayPortUSB-C
    USBUSB-A 3.0USB-A 3.0, USB-C 3.1USB-A 3.1, USB-C 4.0USB-A 3.1, USB-C 4.0
    USB-A 3.1, 2x USB-C 4.0    		USB-A 3.1, 2x USB-C 4.0
    Surface ConnectSurface Connect (40-pin)
    RadiosWi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
    Wi-Fi 5    		Wi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
    Bluetooth4.0 LE4.15.05.15.35.4
    CellularNo
    Surface Pen supportTechnologyMicrosoft Pen ProtocolN/a
    Pressure levels4096
    Tilt levels1024
    TPMYes (2.0)
    Surface Dial supportYesNo
    Integrated Windows Hello supportYes (via backlit IR camera)

    Surface Studio line

    ModelsSurface Studio[118]Surface Studio 2[119]Surface Studio 2+[120]
    Date releasedDecember 15, 2016October 2, 2018October 12, 2022
    Operating SystemInitialWindows 10
    version 1607    		Windows 10
    version 1803    		Windows 11
    version 22H2
    Latest supportedWindows 10
    version 22H2    		Windows 11
    version 24H2
    EditionPro
    Driver support untilNovember 13, 2021October 2, 2024October 2, 2028
    Base dimensions
    mm (in)    		Height220 (8.7)
    Width250 (9.8)
    Depth31.4 (1.24)
    Display dimensions
    mm (in)    		Height438.9 (17.28)
    Width637.3 (25.09)
    Depth12.5 (0.49)
    Weight
    kg (lb)    		9.56 (21.1) max
    RAMCapacity (GB)8/16/3216/3232
    Speed (MHz)21332400
    TypeDDR4
    Internal storageCapacity (TB)1/21
    TypeHybrid drivePCIe SSD
    Expandable storageSDXC, up to 200 GBN/A
    DisplaySize (cm (in))71.1 (28.0)
    Aspect ratio3:2
    Resolution4500 × 3000
    Pixel density (PPI)192
    Refresh rate (Hz)60
    TechnologyLCD
    ProcessorGenerationIntel 6th generation
    Skylake    		Intel 7th generation
    Kaby Lake    		Intel 11th generation
    Tiger Lake
    Modeli5-6440HQ
    i7-6820HQ    		i7-7820HQi7-11370H
    Graphics cardGeForce GTX 965M
    GeForce GTX 980M    		GeForce GTX 1060
    GeForce GTX 1070    		GeForce RTX 3060
    Front camera5 MP
    FHD (1920 × 1080) video
    SensorsAmbient light sensorYes
    Microphones2
    ConnectorsA/V3.5 mm audio socket
    Mini DisplayPort1x USB-C3x USB-C 4.0
    with Thunderbolt 4
    USBN/A
    4x USB-A 3.02x USB-A 3.1
    Ethernet1x Gigabit Ethernet
    RadiosWi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
    Bluetooth4.0 LE5.1
    Surface Pen supportTechnologyMicrosoft Pen Protocol
    Pressure levels10244096
    Tilt levels1024
    TPMYes (2.0)
    Surface Dial supportYes
    Integrated Windows Hello supportYes (via backlit IR camera)

    Promotion

    A Surface advert painted on the side of a building

    Television commercial

    In October 2012, Microsoft aired its first commercial, directed by Jon Chu, for the Surface product line. The first 30-second commercial is the Surface Movement which focus on Windows RT version of the first generation of Surface with detachable keyboard and kickstand.[121] It first aired during Dancing with the Stars commercial break.[122]

    Partnership with NFL

    In 2014, Microsoft announced a five-year, $400 million deal with the National Football League, in which Surface became the official tablet computer brand of the NFL. As part of the partnership, special, ruggedized Surface Pro 2 devices were issued to teams for use on the sidelines, allowing coaches and players view and annotate footage of previous plays. The partnership was initially hampered by television commentators, who erroneously referred to the devices as being an "iPad" on several occasions. Microsoft has since stated that it "coached" commentators on properly referring to the devices on-air.[123][124][125][126]

    Designed on Surface

    On January 11, 2016, Microsoft announced a collaboration with POW! WOW!. It includes a group of artists from around the world that utilizes various Surface devices, such as the Surface Pro 4 and the Surface Book, to create a total of 17 murals. The artists are filmed using their Surface devices and explain how they integrate Surface into their workflow. The final products are then posted to YouTube that accompanies a post on the Microsoft Devices blog.[127]

    United States Department of Defense

    On February 17, 2016, Microsoft announced that alongside the US Department of Defense's plans to upgrade to Windows 10, it has approved Surface devices and certified them for use through the Defense Information Systems Agency Unified Capabilities Approved Products List. Surface Book, Surface Pro 4, Surface Pro 3, and Surface 3 have all been approved as Multifunction Mobile Devices, thus meeting the necessary requirements for security and compatibility with other systems.[128]

    Reception

    Industry response

    When Surface was first announced, critics noted that the device represented a significant departure for Microsoft, as the company had previously relied exclusively on third-party OEMs to produce devices running Windows, and began shifting towards a first-party hardware model with similarities to that of Apple.[129][130] Steve Ballmer said that like Xbox, Surface was an example of the sort of hardware products Microsoft will release in the future.[131]

    Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), whose products have traditionally run Microsoft operating systems, have had positive responses to the release of Surface.[132] HP, Lenovo, Samsung, and Dell[133] applauded Microsoft's decision to create its own Tablet PC and said that relationships with Microsoft have not changed. John Solomon, senior vice president of HP, said that "Microsoft was basically making a leadership statement and showing what's possible in the tablet space".[134][135] Acer founder Stan Shih said that he believed Microsoft only introduced its own hardware in order to establish the market and would then withdraw in favor of its OEMs.[136]

    However, others believe that OEMs were left sidelined by the perception that Microsoft's new tablet would replace their products.[137][138] Acer chairman JT Wang advised Microsoft to "please think twice".[139] Microsoft has acknowledged that Surface may "affect their commitment" of partners to the Windows platform.[140]

    The need for the Surface to market an ARM-compatible version of Windows was questioned by analysts because of recent developments in the PC industry; both Intel and AMD introduced x86-based system-on-chip designs for Windows 8, Atom "Clover Trail" and "Temash" respectively, in response to the growing competition from ARM licensees. In particular, Intel claimed that Clover Trail-based tablets could provide battery life rivaling that of ARM devices; in a test by PC World, Samsung's Clover Trail-based Ativ Smart PC was shown to have battery life exceeding that of the first gen ARM-based Surface. Peter Bright of Ars Technica argued that Windows RT had no clear purpose, since the power advantage of ARM-based devices was "nowhere near as clear-cut as it was two years ago", and that users would be better off purchasing Office 2013 themselves because of the removed features and licensing restrictions of Office RT.[141][142][143]

    Sales

    First-generation Surface tablets for sale at a Microsoft Store

    Sales of the first generation Surface did not meet Microsoft's expectations, which led to price reductions and other sales incentives.[144][145]

    In July 2013, Steve Ballmer revealed that the Surface hasn't sold as well as he hoped.[146] He reported that Microsoft had made a loss of US$900,000,000 due to the lackluster Surface sales. Concurrently, Microsoft cut the price of first-gen Surface RT worldwide by 30%, with its U.S. price falling to US$350.[147][148][149][150] This was followed by a further price cut in August after it was revealed that even the marketing costs had exceed the sales.[151] On August 4, 2013, the cost of Surface Pro was cut by $100 giving it an entry price of $799. Several law firms sued Microsoft, accusing the company of misleading shareholders about sales of the first-gen ARM based Surface tablet, calling it an "unmitigated disaster".[152] In the first two years of sales, Microsoft lost almost two billion dollars.[153]

    Surface Pro 3 promotion in front of a Microsoft Store

    The poor sales of the ARM-based Surface tablet had been credited to the continuing market dominance of Microsoft's competitors in the tablet market. Particularly, Apple's iPad retained its dominance due its App store offering the most tablet-optimized applications. Most OEMs opted to produce tablets running Google Android, which came in a wide variety of sizes and prices (albeit with mixed success among most OEMs), and Google Play had the second-largest selection of tablet applications. By contrast there was a limited amount of software designed specifically for Surface's operating system, Windows RT, the selection which was even weaker than Windows Phone.[154] Indeed, OEMs reported that most customers felt Intel-based tablets were more appropriate for use in business environments, as they were compatible with the much more widely available x86 programs while Windows RT was not. Microsoft's subsequent efforts have been focused upon refining the Surface Pro and making it a viable competitor in the premium ultra-mobile PC category, against other Ultrabooks and the MacBook Air, while discontinuing development of ARM-powered Surface devices as the Surface 3 (non-Pro) had an Intel x86 CPU (albeit with lower performance than the Surface Pro 3).[154][155]

    The resultant Surface Pro 3 succeeded in garnering a great interest in the Surface line, making Surface business profitable for the first time in fiscal year Q1 2015.[156] Later in Q2, the Surface division's sales topped $1 billion.[157] Surface division scored $888 million for Q4 2015 despite an overall loss of $2.1 billion for Microsoft, a 117% year-over-year growth thanks to the steady commercial performance of Surface Pro 3 and the launch of mainstream model Surface 3.[158] In the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 the Surface division posted its best earnings performance to date.[159]

    Timeline

    Timeline of Surface devices
    Surface Duo 2Surface DuoSurface Hub 3Surface Hub 2SSurface HubSurface Studio 2Surface Studio 2Surface StudioSurface Laptop SESurface Laptop Go 3Surface Laptop Go 2Surface Laptop GoSurface Laptop 13"Surface Laptop (7th generation)Surface Laptop (7th generation)Surface Laptop 6Surface Laptop 5Surface Laptop 4Surface Laptop 3Surface Laptop 2Surface LaptopSurface Laptop Studio 2Surface Laptop StudioSurface Book 3Surface Book 2Surface BookSurface Pro 12"Surface Pro (11th generation)Surface Pro 9Surface Pro XSurface Pro XSurface Pro (11th generation)Surface Pro 10Surface Pro 9Surface Pro 8Surface Pro 7Surface Pro 7Surface Pro 6Surface Pro (2017)Surface Pro 4Surface Pro 3Surface Pro 2Surface ProSurface Go 4Surface Go 3Surface Go 2Surface GoSurface 3Surface 2Surface (2012 tablet)
    Sources: Microsoft Devices Blog Microsoft Surface Store Microsoft Surface for Business store

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