By Pete Kyriacou, Chief Vice President of Microsoft Devices
New Surface Pro and Surface Laptop1
Today, Microsoft and Surface launched the ever faster and smarter Windows PC category: Windows 11 AI PC. The new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop are new Windows 11 AI PCs, providing amazing performance, long-lasting battery life and a new AI experience, demonstrating the beauty and innovation of the combination of hardware and software.
At the beginning of the design, the design concept of Surface was to lead the PC industry through innovation and technology, show Microsoft's excellent solutions, and help our users achieve more. We have always been at the forefront of the new PC category, inspiring our users with comprehensive and sophisticated design and new functions. As we join the new wave of AI, Surface continues to put users first.
Windows 11 AI PC
Windows 11 AI PC has achieved a huge leap in the computing field with its powerful performance and breakthrough AI experience. Windows 11 AI PC adopts Snapdragon for the first time ® X Elite and Snapdragon ® The X Plus processor is optimized to provide faster processing and response speed.
With such powerful performance, it means that users can work smoothly on their favorite applications. Microsoft works closely with developers around the world to optimize applications for this processor. In addition, compared with the Surface Pro 9 5G version, the performance of the powerful new Prism simulation engine has been improved twice. By the dragon ® X Elite and Snapdragon ® On the new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop powered by the X Plus processor, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft 365, Chrome and other applications2 can bring people faster and more timely response and use experience.
In addition, the Windows 11 AI PC has a powerful neural processing unit (NPU). With up to 45 trillion operations per second (45 TOPS) of computing power, these NPUs provide a strong impetus for the new AI experience. Here are our two favorite features:
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In addition to the functional experience provided by Microsoft, the capabilities of NPU are also integrated into our cooperation with developers, who are using NPU to implement their AI workloads. These new AI experiences include the following examples:
• Davinci Resolve2: In DaVinci Resolve Studio, NPU driven Magic Mask is used to easily enhance visual effects for objects and people.
• Cephable2: Enjoy faster and more sensitive adaptive input control, such as dynamic head movements or facial expressions, through the newly launched NPU driven camera system in Cephable, to maintain smooth operation.
• CapCut2: Use the automatic silhouette function driven by NPU in CapCut to remove the background in any video clip with one key.
We are delighted to see that developers from all over the world and all walks of life are studying and developing new methods to use NPU's capabilities to help accelerate their applications, including iQiyi, Bilibili, Foxit PDF Editor Professional, Kugou, QQ, QQ Music and Netease Youdao Translation.
New Surface Pro
New Surface Pro1
More than 10 years ago, Surface pioneered the two in one equipment category. Since then, tablet computers have become an alternative to laptops, providing stronger performance, longer battery life and people's favorite innovative experience, further improving people's expectations for productivity devices. The new Surface Pro unlocks a new way to look at laptops: it brings together high-speed performance, long-term battery life and industry-leading AI functions in a lightweight and flexible design, which is enough to replace your tablet and laptop, and can even support connecting multiple displays at the same time.
The new Surface Pro is composed of Snapdragon ® X Elite and Snapdragon ® The X Plus processor provides powerful power and incredible speed, 90% faster than the Surface Pro 9. It is designed for people who need to handle heavy multitasking tasks. It supports the connection of up to three external 4K displays, with two USB 4 interfaces, an amazing 13 inch display, and the optional OLED equipped HDR display, providing higher peak brightness and immersive color performance. Wi Fi 7 provides a faster wireless connection speed. 5 You can also choose 5G version 6, which allows you to connect to the cellular network and stay online while moving.
The ultra wide-angle high-definition front camera it uses is the best camera ever used on the Surface. With the AI driven Windows working effect related functions, such as automatic viewfinder, you can always stay in the center of the picture even if you walk around the house. - The 10 megapixel ultra HD rear lens supports auto focus and 4K video capture, allowing you to complete all the work of video capture and editing on one device.
The new Surface Pro is made of more recyclable materials than the Surface Pro 9, and the shell contains 72% recyclable ingredients. 7 At the same time, the replaceable components of the new Surface Pro are more than ever before, and support the replacement of components including motherboard, battery, camera, etc.
The new Surface Pro Flex keyboard cover 8 further extends the flexibility of the device. It can be connected to your Pro and used as a complete laptop, or it can be disconnected and used separately to gain greater flexibility and support your creative work.
It uses an extra reinforced carbon fiber layer, which is more durable, and is equipped with a larger customizable tactile touch pad. Moreover, it also integrates the storage and charging functions of the Surface ultra-thin stylus, which can safely save your Surface ultra-thin stylus, charge it, and ensure that it is always available.
The Surface ultra-thin stylus, together with the new Surface Pro and new AI functions, provides users with a better experience. The Zero Force inking function allows the ink to flow naturally. It can bring a more natural handwriting experience with the 4096 level pressure sense and the built-in tactile motor.
The new Surface Pro is a redesigned and more flexible laptop.
New Surface Laptop
New Surface Laptop1
When we launched Surface Laptop for the first time, it redefined the classic PC category, broke through the boundaries and raised the user experience to a new height. We have introduced high-quality materials, colorful colors, ultra efficient 3:2 aspect ratio touch screen, and unparalleled fit and integration. We combine lightweight and fashionable design with powerful power and performance, and provide excellent typing experience. In addition to the elegant design, the Surface Laptop also shows the perfect balance of excellence, integrating Microsoft's carefully crafted functions on the Surface device. These thoughts and designs have completely changed the industry trend, set new standards, and opened a new era of notebook design innovation.
The new Surface Laptop continues these principles and aims to open a new AI era by changing the PC experience.
This new laptop has been redesigned from the inside out, with modern line design, amazing PixelSense touch screen and ultra narrow frame. The display supports 120Hz high refresh rate, HDR technology, Dolby Vision IQ ™ 9 and adaptive color technology, which can provide a brighter white, deeper black and wider color gamut. The new Surface Laptop provides two screen sizes: the new 13.8 inch display provides a larger viewing area than the traditional 14 inch display, while also providing a more compact design; The 15 inch display screen provides a broader view of the working picture. At the same time, this thin and fashionable laptop has four colors to choose from: bright platinum, elegant black, shaman gold and sapphire. ten
With lightning fast speed and AI acceleration, the new Surface Laptop can easily handle heavy multitasking. It is 86% faster than Laptop 5 and provides incredible performance. It can be connected to three external 4K displays at most. The NPU it carries has computing power of up to 45 trillion operations per second (45 TOPS), which can unlock new AI experience, provide industry-leading performance, and achieve smooth operation. In addition, the new Surface Laptop has a longer battery life. The 15 inch Surface Laptop has a maximum battery life of 22 hours11, and the 13.8 inch Surface Laptop has a maximum battery life of 20 hours12. In addition, with the help of a variety of interfaces and Wi Fi 7 network connections, you can stay online at any time.
The new Surface Laptop uses a full HD Surface Studio camera, which supports AI driven Windows Studio effects, such as automatic viewfinder, blurred portrait background, creative filter and voice focus, so that you can express yourself clearly and confidently. AI enhanced advanced Omnisonic ® Speaker, Dolby ® Atmos ® 13 and Studio microphones can make your voice clearer and more recognizable.
Surface Laptop is famous for its comfortable and quiet typing experience, and every keystroke experience is so excellent. Its key stroke has been carefully designed to achieve accurate and fast typing; In addition, there is a large area high-precision tactile touchpad that is smooth, sensitive and can be customized according to your personal preferences.
Faster and smarter Surface Laptop.
Surface Product Principles
Accessibility, safety and sustainability are the design core of each product in the Surface family. The new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop have also made significant progress in these three areas.
Surface products are designed to help everyone in the world achieve more. When we develop barrier free products, we hope to create a more comfortable and equal product experience for everyone and accept every user. We constantly learn from disabled people in design and invite them to participate in our core design process to develop solutions that can help them release their full potential.
We provide a comprehensive barrier free solution, from the ecosystem of adaptive accessories to the adaptive functions built into our hardware and software structures. From the Surface to the new Windows 11 AI PC, we continue to give priority to the barrier free experience of our products, making them more inclusive in design.
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In addition, we have added a customizable touchpad to the Surface Pro keyboard cover 8 and the Surface Laptop, which is a more inclusive touchpad in the market today, allowing customers to easily customize the touchpad according to their own preferences, so as to obtain a more pleasant experience.
With the help of these hardware functions and the new function experience supported by NPU, your productivity and creativity can be greatly improved, allowing you to work, learn and play in the most natural way.
Security and privacy protection are always our primary considerations. We fundamentally provide comprehensive security protection from chip to cloud on surface devices. These brand new Surface PCs have been carefully constructed to make your data safe from the moment you open the box. From tracking the source of the smallest component on the motherboard to building a code line to ensure safe boot, each Windows 11 AI PC will be a secure core PC, which by default enables the Microsoft Pluton Security processor and Windows Hello Enhanced login to carefully guard your data security.
In 2020, Microsoft promised to achieve the goal of negative carbon emissions by 2030. On the Surface, we know that we are responsible for the earth. Through the new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, we have achieved significant progress in sustainable development. Through sustainable development interventions, including the use of 100% recyclable aluminum alloy, 100% recyclable rare earth metal magnets and 100% carbon free electricity in manufacturing plants, we have reduced the carbon emissions of each enclosure by an average of 78%. fourteen
We are also committed to reducing plastic waste. The new surface uses a new paper packaging with more recyclable parts, and helps extend the service life of the equipment through innovative serviceability.
All this is just the beginning. As we continue to work hard to realize Microsoft's commitment in 2030, we will continue to achieve sustainable development in the whole life cycle of equipment.
Pre order from now on
The new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop will be pre sold in Microsoft's official store in China and the official flagship store of JD, the first partner, on May 21 (the same day), and will be officially launched on June 18. The new Surface Pro starts at 8688 yuan, and the new Surface Laptop starts at 11188 yuan.
1。 The availability of Windows 11 AI PC features varies by device and market. In mainland China, for Windows 11 computers, press
The key will turn on the Windows search function. See aka.ms/KeySupport for more details.
2。 Specific functions vary depending on the market region.
3。 Recall is optimized for specific languages (English, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish). It depends on the content and requires some storage space. See https://aka.ms/copilotpluspcs.
4。 At present, it supports the translation of more than 40 kinds of video and audio into English subtitles. Learn more.
5。 The 6GHz band is not available in all regions.
6。 The 5G version will be launched later in 2024. 5G support is not applicable to all regions; Compatibility and performance depend on operator networks, packages and other factors. Please refer to the operator for details and pricing.
7。 Bucket and Kickstand contain 100% recyclable aluminum alloy. 100% recyclable rare earth metals in magnets. - Based on - Underwriter Laboratories, Inc., it was verified on November 7, 2023 using - "Environmental -" Declarations - "Verification -" Program, UL 2809-2, Second Edition.
8。 Relevant accessories and subscription services need to be purchased separately.
9。 REQUIREMENT - Dolby Vision ® Encoded content and video.
10。 The optional colors are only available for some specified models. Available colors, sizes, materials, and processor availability may vary by store, market, and configuration.
11。 Test for local video playback: Microsoft will use the pre released software and the pre produced Surface Laptop Snapdragon in April 2024 ® - X Elite C12 512GB, 16GB RAM devices for local video playback test. The test includes playing at 1080p, 24 FPS through the Windows Media Player application. Mov files until the battery runs out of power. All settings are default except the screen brightness is set to 150 nits and automatic brightness is disabled. The device connects to Wi Fi. Tested with Windows 11. The battery life is significantly different according to the device configuration, usage, network and function configuration, signal strength, settings and other factors.
12。 Test for local video playback: Microsoft will use the pre released software and the pre produced Surface Laptop Snapdragon in April 2024 ® - X Plus C10 256GB, 16GB RAM devices for local video playback test. The test includes playing at 1080p, 24 FPS through the Windows Media Player application. Mov files until the battery runs out of power. All settings are default except the screen brightness is set to 150 nits and automatic brightness is disabled. The device connects to Wi Fi. Tested with Windows 11. The battery life is significantly different according to the device configuration, usage, network and function configuration, signal strength, settings and other factors.
13。 Dolby required ® Atmos ® encoded content/audio.
14。 Compare with the baseline non intervention scenario that models the same product without any sustainability intervention in the equipment production phase.
