

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. 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. Microsoft Surface Pro X basic specs Display: 13-inch (2880×1920) PixelSense display, multi-touch Processor: 3GHz Microsoft SQ1 Graphics: Microsoft SQ1 Adreno 685 Memory: 8GB/16GB (8GB as tested). The Surface Pro's travel-friendly design is enabled by a custom, ARM-based CPU.
