Microsoft has unveiled its latest flagship business devices, with the new Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 packed with the latest software and AI capabilities to make them a serious contender for the best business laptop.
The company says both devices offer promising improvements over their predecessors in both performance and design, with both devices being Microsoft's first true AI PCs.
Surface Pro 10 delivers the latest and greatest Copilot experiences in a sleek, compact package for workers on the go, while Surface Laptop 6 packs the processing power of a desktop tower into a laptop without compromising weight.
Everything powered by AI
Before we get into the essential specifications of Microsoft's latest two devices, let's delve into the capabilities of Copilot AI for business.
Copilot for Windows 11 and Microsoft 365 can help employees catch up on missed meetings when they return from vacation or illness, thanks to its meeting summaries with user-specific actionable priority suggestions.
Additionally, Windows 11 for Business offers an AI-enabled platform that gives users highly customizable accessibility options, automatic patching, and the ability to easily manage PCs in the cloud with AI.
Employees will also have a greater ability to personalize the device, optimize power performance to increase battery life, and view performance improvement and troubleshooting suggestions from Copilot.
AI offerings for Windows 365 also help increase device and organization security with single sign-on, cloud PC encryption, and zero-trust access capabilities.
Surface Pro 10
Surface Pro 10 offers a significant performance boost over the previous Pro 9 model, using the latest Intel Core Ultra processors to increase its performance over its predecessor by 50%.
But most interestingly, the Pro 10 now uses a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) that is the powerhouse behind all of the latest built-in Copilot AI features, freeing up capacity in the main processor to handle the important tasks.
There is the option of 5G connectivity, allowing you to use the Surface Pro 10 on the go, which is especially useful with the custom anti-glare display for use in any lighting condition.
Additionally, the Pro 10 also comes with enhanced inking technology that can be used with Copilot to turn messy written notes into organized documents, with Copilot suggestions to help optimize your workflow and increase productivity.
No compromise was made on collaboration, as the Pro 10 offers the widest field of view camera on a tablet, with 140-degree HD video angle along with AI-powered auto-framing to keep you in the loop. center of attention.
Surface Pro 10 can be configured to your performance needs, with Core Ultra 5 135U and Core Ultra 7 165U processors available, along with 8GB of RAM that can be custom configured up to 64GB depending on your expected workload.
With two Thunderbolt 4 ports as standard, it will cost you $1,199 for the base model, which ships with a 256GB Gen4 SSD. The screen is LCD, which unfortunately dispels rumors that Microsoft would launch an OLED device.
Surface Laptop 6
In the Microsoft launch event demo, the Surface Laptop 6 was able to handle multiple application workloads, including a running Visual Studio and a 10-project NET Aspire solution, all while streaming to a 6k and 4k monitor while on a Teams call.
This is thanks to the Core Ultra 5 135H or Core Ultra 7 165H, depending on how hard you're looking to run this workhorse, giving it twice the performance of the Laptop 5, Microsoft claims. The RAM can be configured just like the Surface Pro 10, with 8 GB as standard configurable up to 64 GB.
You also have the option to stick with the base model 256GB Gen4 SSD, or you can upgrade up to 1TB of storage. The base model ships for $1,199, but there are a few additional options that may pique your interest.
Surface Laptop 6 can be configured to include a smart card reader and NFC reader to increase device security, along with zero trust principles and secure core capabilities.
Surface Laptop 6 can also be configured to use biometric login, along with user-specific pins to provide secure two-factor authenticated access. And thanks to Windows 365, you can instantly access your PC in the cloud with everything right where you left it.
The chassis is constructed from recycled aluminum, and the internal parts feature QR code guidance for greater repairability, reducing repair costs for your business and reducing the environmental impact of the device itself.
