Earlier today, Microsoft launched the Surface Pro X 2021 in India. The Windows 11 powered 2-in-1 tablet comes with the companies own ARM-based SoC and is being offered at a highly competitive price. So let’s take a deeper look at the 2021 Surface Pro X.

Microsoft Surface Pro X specs and Features

For consumers, Microsoft has offered only one variant of the Surface Pro X device. This variant consists of a 13-inch PixelSense display with 2880x1920p resolution and a 3:2 aspect ratio. The screen has a 267 PPI pixel density and offers 10 point multi-touch functionality. The device weighs 774 grams and comes with the Surface Slim Pen 2 with zero-force inking.

The Surface Pro X houses Microsoft’s custom-built SQ1 octa-core ARM processor with 2 teraflops of graphic performance thanks to the Adreno 685 GPU. The 2-in-1 comes with Windows 11 and inbuilt 64-bit emulation for access to more apps. Apps like Microsoft Teams, Office, Adobe Photoshop, and Lightroom are also optimized for Windows on ARM.

The device features a full HD 5MP front camera with Windows Hello face authentication support and an AI-based Eye Contact feature to help adjust the gaze during video calls. It also gets a dual far-field Studio mic setup for high-quality voice input during video calls and 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Audio. It is said to deliver up to 15 hours of battery life on a single charge as well. As for the rear camera, the device has a 10.0MP autofocus camera with 1080p HD and 4k video.

Microsoft has introduced the WiFi-only variant of the Surface Pro X 2021 in India therefore the device only features Wi-Fi 5: 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, a magnetic Surflink, and USB-C for connectivity.

Microsoft Surface Pro X 2021 price in India, availability

For consumers, Microsoft Surface Pro X 2021 8GB + 128GB is now available for purchase for Rs. 93,999 ($1,272). The device comes in a Platinum finish. Additionally, the Surface Pro Keyboard and Signature type covers will be sold separately.

Microsoft has also introduced multiple variants for corporate houses including the Surface Pro X SQ1 with 8GB + 128 which costs Rs. 94,599 (~$1,280). The 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant costs Rs. 113,299 (~$1,533).

The Surface Pro X with SQ2 Processor and Adreno 690 GPU has also been provided for corporate houses in India which will cost Rs. 131,799 (~$1,784) for the 16GB + 256GB variant and Rs. 150,499 (~$2,037) for the 16GB + 512GB variant.

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Microsoft has gone a leap ahead with the launch of the new Surface Pro 8. With all the new additions and upgrades, it wouldn’t be wrong to call it Microsoft’s best Surface Pro machine so far. The Surface Pro 8 packs a 120Hz display with minimal bezels, Thunderbolt 4 support, and a new keyboard that along with an upgraded Surface Slim Pen 2. Surface Pro 8 has picked up the best parts from the Surface Pro X and powers them with an Intel chip.

Microsoft Surface Pro 8

It has, what Microsoft calls as, a 13-inch PixelSense Flow Display which is larger than the previous-gen Surfaces, plus it has a higher resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate too. Support of Dolby Vision and Adaptive Color Technology makes it “the most technically advanced display” and Microsoft’s best display innovation.

The Surface Pro 8 also gets a redesigned Surface Slim Pen 2 along with the signature keyboard, much like the combo found on Surface Pro X. Microsoft has finally dropped the USB-A port and has finally equipped the new device with Thunderbolt 4. The Surface Pro 8 ships with two USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports allowing it to run multiple 4K displays, use high-speed external storage, or even connect up to an external GPU.

Even though Windows 11 is available for the device, Microsoft has given users the liberty to choose between Windows 10 and 11, whichever users find better.

Variants

Processor: 11th Gen quad-core Intel Core i3/Core i5/Core i7

RAM & Storage: 8GB up to 32GB RAM & 128GB up to 1TB storage

Price: Starts at $1,099.99

Microsoft Surface Pro X Wi-Fi

While Microsoft was at it, it also announced that Surface Pro X will get a Wi-Fi-only variant too. Cellular connectivity on the Surface Pro X has been a pricking problem so with the Wi-Fi variant, buyers will have an option to go for a variant that suits their needs better. Even though the higher variant of the Surface Pro X houses a custom SQ2 processor based on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 processor that supports 5G, the device has been restricted to 4G LTE only.

While the company has made no claims about battery life, we hope that the Wi-Fi variant of the Surface Pro X will last a little longer when compared to the cellular variant.

There are also a few improvements to Windows 11 support for both x86 and x64 emulation. The Wi-Fi-only Surface Pro X sale begins today at $899.

These machines were accompanied by a few more devices. Microsoft has also added the Surface Duo 2, Surface Go 3, Surface Slim Pen 2 & Ocean Plastic Mouse Official to its portfolio, more on which can be found here.

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