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Microsoft Surface Pro for Business also Announced

Together with the new Surface Laptop for Business, Microsoft also announce the new Surface Pro for Business. The new Surface Pro for Business (13-inch) is an ultra-portable, sub-1kg 2-in-1 detachable tablet engineered for remote productivity and local AI processing.

Powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors (with Snapdragon X2 options arriving later this year), its dedicated NPU delivers up to 48 TOPS to securely run AI workloads natively on-device. The vibrant 13-inch PixelSense™ Flow touchscreen features a 3:2 aspect ratio, a fluid 120Hz dynamic refresh rate, anti-reflective tech, and choices of LCD or premium OLED panels.

Built for mobility, it packs dual Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, Wi-Fi 7, optional 5G cellular connectivity, and a battery lasting up to 17 hours. For IT deployment, this Secured-core PC prioritizes chip-to-cloud defense via a Microsoft Pluton processor, NFC authentication, and a highly sustainable, modular chassis featuring a removable Gen 4 SSD for seamless enterprise serviceability.

Here’s the intro video for the new Microsoft Surface Pro for Business;

You can checkout the table below for the key specs of the new Surface Pro for Business;

Feature Technical Specification Details
Processor Options • Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 (236V / 238V)
• Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 (266V / 268V)
(Snapdragon X2 variants arriving later this year)
NPU (AI Engine) Intel® AI Boost (Up to 48 TOPS computation power)
Graphics • Intel Core Ultra 5 processor (Series 3): Intel Graphics
• Intel Core Ultra 7 processor (Series 3): Intel Graphics
Display Panel Options Choice of LCD or premium high-contrast OLED
Display Specs 13-inch PixelSense™ Flow Touchscreen, 3:2 aspect ratio, $2880 \times 1920$ resolution (267 PPI)
Refresh Rate Up to 120Hz dynamic refresh rate
Display Brightness • LCD: 600 nits maximum (typical)
• OLED: 600 nits SDR / 900 nits peak HDR luminance
Memory (RAM) 16GB or 32GB LPDDR5x RAM
Storage (SSD) 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB Gen 4 Solid State Drive (Removable)
Battery Life Up to 14 hours of local video playback (Up to 10 hours active web usage)
I/O Ports • 2 x USB-C® with USB4® / Thunderbolt™ 4 (supports DisplayPort 2.1 and fast charging)
• 1 x Surface Connect Port
• 1 x Surface Pro Keyboard Port
Cameras • Front: 1440p Quad HD Surface Studio Camera with ultra-wide FOV & Windows Studio Effects
• Rear: 10 MP Ultra HD camera
Wireless & Cellular Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth® 5.4, Optional 5G Cellular (NanoSIM + eSIM)
Security Architecture Secured-core PC, Microsoft Pluton security processor, TPM 2.0 chip, Windows Hello facial recognition, Integrated NFC authentication
Physical Dimensions 11.3” × 8.2” × 0.37” (287 mm × 209 mm × 9.3 mm)
Weight 1.92 lbs (872 grams) — tablet only
Starting Price $1,949.99 (MSRP)

Just like its siblings, the new Microsoft Surface Pro for Business are available today in select markets with a starting price of $1,949.99.

Microsoft announces new Surface Laptop for Business

Microsoft just announce new Surface devices built for business and AI acceleration, one of these devices is the new Surface Laptop for Business. Microsoft’s newly updated line of Surface Laptop for Business models features a shift to Intel’s latest architecture, heavily emphasizing AI performance, enhanced security, and extended battery life.

The lineup for Surface Laptop for Business is divided by size—introducing a new 13-inch ultra-portable model alongside refreshed 13.8-inch and 15-inch tiers. The starting price for the Surface Laptop for Business will start at $1,499 for the 16GB and 24GB configurations, while an 8GB configuration is coming later this year starting at $1,299.99.

The Microsoft Surface Laptop for Business features Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 processors, up to 64GB LPDDR5x RAM, and removable Gen 4 SSDs for enhanced enterprise serviceability. Driven by a 50 TOPS NPU for native Copilot+ AI, its graphics outperform the M5 MacBook Air by up to 35%, scaling up to Intel® Arc™ on high-end Ultra X7 tiers.

The lineup spans 13″, 13.8″, and 15″ models, all maintaining a 3:2 PixelSense™ Flow touchscreen with 120Hz refresh rates and Dolby Vision IQ™. Select 13.8″ models offer an IT-manageable keystroke privacy screen, while all variants reduce glare by 50%.

Intro video for the new Microsoft Surface Laptop for Business;

You can checkout the table below for the key specs of the new Surface Laptop for Business;

Specs 13-inch Model 13.8-inch Model 15-inch Model
Processor Options Intel Core Ultra 5 (325) • Intel Core Ultra 5 (335)
• Intel Core Ultra 7 (366H)
• Intel Core Ultra X7 (368H)
• Intel Core Ultra 5 (335)
• Intel Core Ultra X7 (368H)
NPU (AI Engine) Intel AI Boost (50 TOPS) Intel AI Boost (50 TOPS) Intel AI Boost (50 TOPS)
Graphics Intel Graphics • Ultra 5 / 7: Intel Graphics
• Ultra X7: Intel Arc™ Graphics
• Ultra 5: Intel Graphics
• Ultra X7: Intel Arc™ Graphics
Display Resolution 13″ PixelSense
1920 x 1280 (178 PPI)
13.8″ PixelSense Flow
2304 x 1536 (201 PPI)
15″ PixelSense Flow
3270 x 2180 (262 PPI)
Refresh Rate 60 Hz static Up to 120Hz dynamic Up to 120Hz dynamic
Special Display Tech Anti-reflective, 500 nits Optional Integrated Privacy Screen, 600 nits peak Anti-reflective, 600 nits peak
Memory (RAM) 16GB or 24GB LPDDR5x
(8GB arriving later)
16GB, 32GB, or 64GB LPDDR5x 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB LPDDR5x
Storage (Gen 4 SSD) 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB
(Removable)
256GB, 512GB, or 1TB
(Removable)
256GB, 512GB, or 1TB
(Removable)
Battery Life (Video) Up to 22 hours Up to 23 hours Up to 21 hours
I/O Ports • 2 x USB-C (USB 3.2)
• 1 x USB-A 3.2
• 3.5mm Headphone Jack
• 2 x USB-C (USB4 / TB 4)
• 1 x USB-A 3.2
• Surface Connect
• 3.5mm Audio Jack
• 2 x USB-C (USB4 / TB 4)
• 1 x USB-A 3.2
• microSDXC Express Reader
• Surface Connect / Audio Jack
Connectivity Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, Optional 5G Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
Starting Price $1,499.99 (16GB launch) $1,949.99 $1,949.99

The new Microsoft Surface Laptop for Business are available today in select markets with a starting price of $1,499.99.