Microsoft is reportedly planning to upgrade the computing power of its Surface Hub 2 meeting room display in 2023. The company is developing a new compute cartridge, codenamed Upward, which will serve as the core of the Surface Hub 2. According to Windows Central, the new cartridge will be easy to install, allowing users to easily upgrade their existing Surface Hub 2 without having to replace the entire display. This will bring more performance to the Surface Hub 2, improving its capabilities for meetings and collaboration.
Microsoft to ship upgraded Surface Hub 2 compute cartridge next year
The new compute cartridge is said to include 11th-generation Intel Core processors and Intel Iris Xe graphics. This is a significant upgrade from the current model, which uses 8th-generation processors, which are quite outdated. The new processors will also provide better graphics performance, thanks to Intel’s recent investments in this area. However, some people may have preferred the inclusion of even newer processors, such as the 12th-generation models that are already widely available, and the 13th-generation models that have recently become available.
The report also mentions that the compute cartridge could be marketed as the Surface Hub 2X, which was the original name that Microsoft announced for another version of the Surface Hub 2, in addition to the Surface Hub 2S that was released. This model was supposed to come with a different version of Windows that included additional features such as tiling support. However, it now seems that the only upgrade will be to the compute capabilities, and it is unclear whether it will still be marketed under the Surface Hub 2X brand.
This is the first time that Microsoft is releasing a performance upgrade for the Surface Hub 2, but the device was designed to be easily upgradeable. The compute cartridge is attached to the Surface Hub 2 using a single screw, making it simple to remove the old cartridge and insert a new one.
It is logical for the Surface Hub 2 to be designed in this way, because it already has a very high-resolution and expensive display. The smaller model has a 50-inch 4K display, and there is also an 85-inch panel with a similar resolution and aspect ratio. This type of panel is very expensive, so it makes more sense for customers to only upgrade the compute cartridge and save money on the display. Similarly, Microsoft recently introduced a new Smart Camera for the Surface Hub 2, adding new AI features for meetings to the display.
There is currently no information on how much the Upward upgrade will cost customers. The Surface Hub 2S unit costs $8,999 for the 50-inch model and $21,999 for the 85-inch version, so the compute unit is expected to be less expensive, especially for the larger model. This could be a good option for those looking to save money on the Surface Hub 2S device.
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