Both devices will start shipping to commercial customers on April 9th. Microsoft has also improved the display and front-facing camera on both devices, and added an NFC reader on the Surface Pro 10 for Business for easy use of devices like YubiKey NFC security keys for authentication. A consumer-focused version of the Surface Pro 10 with an OLED display is expected to be announced at a May 20th hardware and AI event.
Key takeaways:
- Microsoft is launching two new Surface devices, the Surface Pro 10 for Business and Surface Laptop 6 for Business, featuring Intel’s latest Core Ultra processors and a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for AI-powered features in Windows 11.
- The Surface Pro 10 for Business will have a new antireflective coating on its display, an improved front-facing camera, and a 5G option. It will also include two USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports and Microsoft’s Surface Connect port for charging.
- The Surface Laptop 6 for Business will feature Intel’s Core Ultra H-series chips, an upgraded front-facing camera, and an optional smart card reader. The 15-inch model will include two USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports.
- Both devices will be sold exclusively to businesses and are designed to be Microsoft’s “most easily serviceable Surface devices ever.” They will start shipping on April 9th priced from $1,199.