Windows 11 Surface Devices Announced
Earlier this week, Microsoft announced a new range of Windows 11 Surface devices.
At Microsoft’s Surface event, they announced their new Windows 11 powered devices, the Surface Duo 2, Surface Go 3, Surface Laptop Studio, and Surface Pro 8. In this article you’ll find a rundown of each device with a full list of specs.
Surface Duo 2:
The Surface Duo 2 is a smartphone that is based on the first Surface Duo, with beefed up specs to really show off what a mobile phone can do. They’ve introduced a new camera and enhanced gaming experience as well as editing controls. The Surface Duo 2 has the following specs:
| OS | Android 11 |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Network | Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax (2.4/5GHz) Bluetooth 5.1 LTE: 4×4 MIMO, Cat 20 DL / Cat 13 UL | Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac (2.4/5GHz) Bluetooth 5.0 LTE: 4×4 MIMO, Cat.18DL / Cat 5 UL |
| SIM | Nano SIM + eSIM |
| Network bands | FDD-LTE: 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14,19,20,25, 26,28,29,30,38,39,40,41,42,46,48,66,71 WCDMA: 1,2,5,8 GSM/GPRS: GSM-850, E-GSM-900, DCS-1800, PCS-1900 |
| Display | Single: 5.8 inches (1892×1344), 401 PPI, 4:3 aspect ratio Dual: 8.3 inches (2688×1892), 401 PPI, 3:2 aspect ratio AMOLED, HDR, 800 nits, 90Hz |
| Memory | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Camera | Front-facing: 12MP, ƒ/2.0, 24mm, 1.0um Rear-facing wide: 12MP, ƒ/1.7, 27mm, 1.4um Rear-facing telephoto: 12MP, ƒ/2.4, 51mm, 1.0um Rear-facing ultra-wide: 16MP, ƒ/2.2, 13mm, 1.0um |
| Audio | Stereo speaker |
| Security | Fingerprint reader |
| Ports | USB-C 3.2 (Gen 2) |
| IPX Rating | Yes, IPX1 |
| Battery | 4,449mAh Fast Charging |
| Dimensions | Open: 145.2mm (H) x 184.5mm (W) x 5.5mm (T) Closed: 145.2mm (H) x 92.1mm (W) x 11mm (T at hinge) |
| Weight | 284g |
| Color | Glacier Obsidian |
During the event, Microsoft stated that the “Surface Duo 2 is much more than a phone.” The price in USD starts at $1499.99.
Surface Go 3
The surface Go 3 is more or less the same as the Surface Go 2, just faster and better with all new Intel CPUs. The Surface Go 3 is 60% faster, featuring an Intel core i3 processor and runs on Windows 11. These are the spec options for the Go 3:
Starting price: $399
Screen: 10.5 inches (2266 x 1488)
Battery life (claimed): Up to 11 hours (claimed)
Processor: Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y | Intel Core i3-10100Y
Storage: 64GB eMMC | 128GB SSD | 256GB SSD
Cameras: 8MP (rear) 5MP (front)
Video recording: Up to 1080p HD
Security: Windows Hello face sign-in
Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.9 x 0.3 inches
Weight: 1.2 pounds
Ports: USB-C, Surface Connect, headphone jack, MicroSDXC reader
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, LTE optional
Surface Laptop Studio
The Surface Laptop Studio is designed with creators and designers in mind. It is based on the Surface book and Surface Laptop Studio and comes with a newly designed Dynamic Woven Hinge, which allows users to easily switch between the different modes:
- Laptop mode lets you enjoy a first-class typing experience.
- Stage mode brings the 14.4” PixelSense touchscreen forward for gaming, streaming, docking, or presenting to clients.
- Studio mode lets you draw and write on the display.
| Starting price | $1,599 |
| Display | 14.4 PixelSense Flow touch display |
| Processors | Quad-core Intel 11th Gen Intel Core H35 i5-11300H; Quad-core Intel 11th Gen Intel Core H35 i7-11370H |
| Graphics | Core i5 Model – Intel Iris Xe Graphics; Core i7 model – Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, or Windows 10 Pro |
| Memory | 16GB or 32GB LPDDR4x RAM |
| Storage | Removable Solid-state drive (SSD) options: 256 GB, 512 GB, 1TB, 2TB SSD |
| Battery | Intel Core i5 – Up to 19 hours; Intel Core i7 – Up to 18 hours |
| Ports | 2 x USB 4.0/Thunderbolt 4; 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack; 1 x Surface Connect port |
| Audio | Dual far-field Studio Mics; Quad Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Dimensions | 12.7 x 9.0 x 0.7 inches |
| Weight | Intel Core i5 models – 3.83 lb; Intel Core i7 models – 4.0 lb |
Surface Pro 8
In appearace, the Surface Pro 8 is similar to the Surface Pro X and is vastly superior to its predecesor. With 11th generation Intel processors and Thunderbolt 4 ports the Surface Pro 8 offers more than double the speed of the Surface Pro 7. These are the specs that you can expect from this device:
| Dimensions | 11.3 in x 8.2 in x 0.37 in (287mm x 208mm x 9.3mm) |
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| Memory | 8GB, 16GB, 32GB (LPDDR4x RAM) |
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| Weight6 | 1.96 lb (891 g) |
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| Battery life2 | Up to 16 hours of typical device usage |
| Graphics | Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (i5, i7) |
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| Warranty5 | 1-year limited hardware warranty |
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