Like the Microsoft SQ1 powering the previous model that's based off the Qualcomm 8cx compute platform, the SQ2 is now based on the updated Qualcomm 8cx Gen 2. The updated Surface Pro X announced today sports everything we loved from last year's model, but now updated with a more powerful Microsoft SQ2 processor. Part of the reason is also due to the cleverly designed Surface Pro X Slim Pen that's work swell and is easily stowed away with the Surface Pro X keyboard. A forward looking design, near edge-to-edge display, an excellent microphone array, a must-buy optional keyboard cover because it's so smartly designed, it's probably the very reason you'll want a detachable notebook like the Surface Pro X. Note: This article was first published on 1st October2020, and is re-published as the new Surface Pro X models are now available in retail.Įxactly a year back, I described the Surface Pro X as Microsoft's sassiest Surface device ever and that statement still stands today. A 5G modem would make the Surface Pro X more future proof, but not having to use a phone as a hotspot is a win.Microsoft Surface Pro X gets a more powerful processor and a new colour option What makes the Microsoft Surface Pro X a noteworthy portable detachable is its built in LTE Advanced for connecting on-the-go. Microsoft also promises all-day battery life, with a rated runtime of 13 hours, but we'll have to see how that shakes out in our testing. The Microsoft Surface Pro X is fast charge capable, which means you can get up to 80 percent capacity in less than an hour. Microsoft Surface Pro X: Battery life and charging So this is not your typical Snapdragon-powered PC. Microsoft also redesigned the GPU with Qualcomm that pushes over 2 teraflops.

It boasts 'all-day' battery life, faster performance, and efficient computing.

This is the first time Microsoft is experimenting with a Microsoft custom SQ1, 7-watt chipset.Īccording to Microsoft, this SQ1 chip offers three times the performance per watt than the Surface Pro 6. The Surface Pro's travel-friendly design is enabled by a custom, ARM-based CPU.

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