Microsoft Surface Pro 11 - Colors

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Convertible Tablet PC

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 - Colors

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Specifications

Here are the specs of the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.

Brand

Microsoft is very well known for its software, including Windows operating system and Microsoft 365 and Office productivity suites. But, they also make the popular Surface laptops and convertibles.
Series

Microsoft Surface is a premium-class lineup of Windows PCs. It includes convertibles, such as the Surface Pro, and traditional laptops, such as the Surface Laptop. They all feature touchscreens and sleek designs.
Laptop Type

2-in-1 means the laptop can convert itself into a tablet PC.



It can transform itself into a tablet PC by detaching the keyboard deck.



The device can be used as a tablet, without a keyboard connected to it.



It belongs to the laptop maker's premium-class lineup.
Performance

The mid-range performance of this laptop allows you to easily complete your daily home and office computing tasks. It additionally has some potential for heavier duties like professional photo and video editing. However, if you regularly perform these tasks, a high-performance laptop is recommended. More information about the laptop's performance can be found in the CPU, GPU, RAM, and Storage sections below.
Screen Size

This is a small display size, typical for ultraportable laptops. There are however laptops with even smaller screens, with diagonals of 12.5" or less.
Touchscreen

The screen supports finger touch input, including multi-touch gestures.



The screen supports active digitizer pen input, besides the common finger multi-touch input. In comparison to simple capacitive pens you can use on any touchscreen, active digitizer pen input provides advanced features like pressure sensitivity. Check with the laptop seller whether the active pen is included in the package.
Screen Resolution

This screen resolution provides a decent picture sharpness and a lot of space on the display for the user interface and apps. It's better than the popular Full HD but not as good as the premium-class 4K and similar.
Other Display Specs

Displays based on IPS technology provide much wider viewing angles than the budget-class TN screens.



OLED display type provides wide viewing angles, low power consumption, and deeper blacks than on the IPS type screens.



The 3:2 aspect ratio makes the screen taller than the common 16:9 ratio. 3:2 is more suitable for document editing and productivity than the video-centric 16:9.



The 120Hz display refresh rate is higher than the common 60Hz. It enables smoother movement of objects on the screen. It's important for gaming and watching fast-paced action and sports. The 120Hz rate also makes webpage scrolling much smoother than on the basic 60Hz displays.



HDR (High Dynamic Range) technology enables improved luminance, contrast and colors on the display. For these improvements, the displayed content has to be HDR compatible.
About Laptop Display It depends on the configuration whether the display is IPS or OLED.

Learn about laptop PC displays here.
Processor (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100

The Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 is one of the models in the Qualcomm's lineup of power-efficient processors for laptop PCs. The ARM architecture-based CPUs enable laptops to have an extraordinary long power autonomy, while retaining excellent performance for the regular home and office tasks. However, some programs written for the traditional Intel and AMD CPUs may not work on the ARM chips or may have a degraded performance. The Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 isn't the fastest model in the series. The Elite X1E-84-100 and X1E-00-1DE are faster. But, the X1E-80-100 is faster than the X1E-78-100, and especially the Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100. All of these chips feature the Hexagon neural processing unit (NPU) that speeds up AI tasks significantly.

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100

The Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 is one of the models in the Qualcomm’s lineup of power-efficient processors for laptop PCs. The ARM architecture-based CPUs enable laptop to have an extraordinary long power autonomy. However, some programs written for the traditional Intel and AMD CPUs may not work on the ARM chips or may have a degraded performance. The Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 is excellent for the daily home and office tasks. However, the Elite series Snapdragon X chips are faster. Both the Snapdragon X Plus and Elite CPUs feature the Hexagon neural processing unit (NPU) that speeds up AI tasks significantly.
About Processors The laptop's processor (CPU) is the main chip of the system and a very important computing performance factor.
Graphics (GPU) Qualcomm Adreno

Qualcomm processors that include the Adreno graphics processor units are all about power efficiency, rather than high graphics rendering performance. Adreno is, however, suitable for light graphics tasks, such as casual light gaming or high-definition multimedia playback.
About Graphics Processors Graphics processor (GPU) is the main factor for 3D gaming performance. It also affects performance of other graphics intensive tasks like some image and video editing operations.
System Memory (RAM) Size

16GB and greater RAM sizes are recommended for heavy multitasking, gaming, and specialized programs that require a lot of RAM.



32GB is recommended for extremely heavy multi-tasking and special applications. For most users, everything above 16GB is an overkill.
About RAM System memory (RAM) size determines multi-tasking capability of a laptop - how many tasks and programs you can run at the same time. Some programs and games may require large RAM to run properly.

The multiple options above mean there are multiple laptop configurations with different RAM choices.

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Data Storage

256GB is a decent capacity. If you tend to download and store a lot of large files like movies and install many programs, 512GB or more is a better choice.



512GB or larger storage capacity is recommended if you store a lot of large files and install many programs.



1TB is an excellent storage capacity. The sizes above 512GB, including 1TB, are recommended for those who store a lot of large files.
About Data Storage Storage capacity determines how much data you can store on your laptop.

The multiple storage options above mean there are multiple laptop configurations with different storage choices.

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Keyboard & Input

You can attach a proprietary keyboard to the tablet PC, so you can use it as a laptop.



Keyboard backlight makes typing in dark environments easier. On this laptop model, keyboard backlight is an optional feature.
Speakers & Audio Stereo speakers

As usual, the device features a pair of built-in stereo speakers.

Combo microphone and headphones audio jack

This laptop has a standard 3.5mm combo audio jack that supports both headphone output and microphone input simultaneously.
Camera QHD 1440p resolution

This is currently the highest frontal web camera resolution in laptop PCs. It provides sharper image than both the basic and most common 720p as well as the 1080p.

Front + rear

Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This device additionally has a rear camera.

Face-recognition camera

The dedicated infra-red face recognition cameras in laptops are used for Windows Hello log-ins, without password typing.
Wireless & Networking Wi-Fi 7 802.11BE wireless

The 802.11BE is the latest Wi-Fi wireless networking standard that started appearing in laptops in 2024. It’s also known as Wi-Fi 7. When connected to the compatible 802.11BE routers, the 802.11BE modules in laptops provide much faster wireless connection speeds than 802.11AX Wi-Fi 6 and older modules.

Bluetooth

This laptop has a built-in Bluetooth module. It enables you to wirelessly connect the computer to Bluetooth peripherals like Bluetooth mice and keyboards, as well as to smartphones, and other compatible devices.
USB Ports 2 x USB-C

The device has a pair of compact Type-C USB ports.
Video Output Ports Video out via USB-C

The laptop can deliver digital video output via USB-C.
Media Card Reader None

The laptop has no SD card slots. For reading from and writing to SD and microSD memory cards, you'll have to use a separately sold memory card reader via a USB cable.
Other Features Microsoft Copilot Plus AI assistant

Microsoft Copilot Plus is an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant. Similar to other AI assistants, Copilot Plus can help you with writing and coding, generate images, and more. One of the specialties on the Copilot Plus PCs are Live Captions that translate audio from 40+ languages into English. In comparison to the basic Copilot, the Plus version can execute tasks much faster thanks to a dedicated AI processing unit on the main processor.

Surface Connect port

A proprietary Microsoft Surface port for charging, docking, and compatible accessories.
Battery Up to 10 hours of web usage

Up to 14 hours of local video playback
About Battery The battery life info is based on the manufacturer's estimation. It's usually measured with low computing load and screen brightness.

The battery life varies depending on usage, settings, and other factors.
Weight 2 pounds
Height 0.4"
Width 11.3"
Depth 8.2"
Casing Material Aluminum
Casing Color Black

Silver

Gold

Blue
Windows Version

Windows 11 Home is aimed at regular home and office computer users. Only select business users need the Professional edition. Users can upgrade from Windows Home to the Pro version at an additional cost anytime.



The Windows 11 Pro version adds some business-specific features, such as advanced security and management, in comparison to the standard Windows 11 Home.
About Windows Version There are multiple Windows options at the time of the purchase.
Warranty 1-year

A typical laptop warranty.
Year of Release 2024

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Published on July 16, 2024

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