Microsoft showed a new generation of Surface - two tablets and a "studio" laptop

On September 22, as part of a special presentation, Microsoft introduced an updated line of Surface devices. We tell you the most important thing about each new product.

Surface Pro 8

New Powerful Tablet with Attachable Keyboard

• The device has a 13-inch, narrow bezel display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Dolby Vision support.
• Provides adaptive color rendition that adapts to the lighting in the room.
• Responsible for performance is an 11th generation Intel Core processor. Choose from Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7.
• Microsoft reports a 43% increase in processing power and a 75% improvement in graphics performance.

• Three heat pipes are provided for efficient cooling.
• The amount of RAM can be up to 32 GB.
• There are two USB-C ports - both are Thunderbolt 4 compatible, allowing you to connect to an external monitor or graphics card to turn your tablet into a gaming PC.

• Supports the new Slim Pen 2, which fits into a special recess on the keyboard cover.
• The pen can simulate mechanical vibrations that give the feeling of dragging the pen across the paper.
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• In terms of battery life, it is announced up to 16 hours.
• Price - from $ 1,100 (≈80,000 rubles).

Surface go 3

A new affordable full-fledged Windows tablet, which is marketed as a "family solution".

• The overall design and dimensions have not changed. Screen - 10.5 inches with a resolution of 1920 × 1280 pixels.
• Thanks to 10th generation Intel Core chips, the new product is 60% faster than its predecessor.
• Modifications with Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y or Core i3-10100Y will be on sale.
• There is support for branded styluses.

• The front camera supports Windows Hello for facial recognition.
• A child mode is provided with which the device can be safely given to a child.
• Some versions will have an LTE module.
• Price - from $ 400 (≈29,100 rubles).

Surface Laptop Studio

Microsoft's most powerful laptop to compete with the MacBook Pro.

• The screen is 14.4 inches, touchscreen, with a resolution of 2400 × 1600 pixels, a frequency of 120 Hz and Dolby Vision.
• The display is secured by a universal hinge that allows it to be positioned over the keyboard in a tablet orientation, although Microoft calls it "studio".

• Inside is a powerful Intel Core i5 chip with Intel Iris Xe graphics or 11th Gen Intel Core i7 with Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics.
• The amount of RAM reaches 32GB, and the built-in memory is 2 TB.
• The manufacturer reports the most efficient cooling system and the best keyboard.

• There are two USB-C ports compatible with Thunderbolt 4, as well as a Surface Connect charging connector and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
• The Slim Pen 2 stylus can be magnetically attached under the front edge of the laptop's bottom.

• Front camera with 1080p resolution, which is still a rarity among laptops.
• Surface Laptop Studio should be available to order on October 5, the day Windows 11 is released.
• Price - from $ 1,600 (≈117,000 rubles).

Also today Microsoft introduced Surface Duo 2 with two screens. The device is still running Android.