What to count on from Microsoft’s Surface occasion

Microsoft is holding a Surface occasion on September twenty second, the place “the company will talk about devices and Windows 11.” With Windows 11 set to debut on October fifth, we’re anticipating to see 4 new Surface units showcasing all the most recent software program options within the new OS. It gained’t be all Windows 11, although. Microsoft will even launch a second model of its Surface Duo Android-powered foldable machine subsequent week.

The Verge will likely be protecting all of Microsoft’s Surface {hardware} bulletins beginning at 11AM ET / 8AM PT on September twenty second, and right here’s what to anticipate.

Surface Pro 8

The Surface Pro is the principle flagship Surface machine, and one which has existed for the reason that launch of Windows 8 in 2012. Microsoft is now planning to launch a brand new Surface Pro 8 prepared for Windows 11.

We’re not anticipating any large design adjustments on the Surface Pro 8, just because Microsoft has already made it clear to companies that it’ll keep the Surface port connectivity and total {hardware} design to maintain it suitable with docks and equipment.

That mentioned, a supply acquainted with Microsoft’s plans tells The Verge the corporate is planning to ship a bigger show on the Surface Pro 8 with smaller bezels. We additionally perceive Microsoft will transfer to help Thunderbolt on a minimum of one Surface Pro 8 mannequin. This is the primary time Microsoft has supported Thunderbolt on any Surface machine, after considerations round safety. Microsoft can also be planning to drop USB-A ports on a minimum of one Surface Pro 8 mannequin, mixed with this Thunderbolt help.

Microsoft will even ship its Surface Pro 8 with Intel’s newest eleventh Gen chips and help for detachable SSDs identical to the Surface Pro X and Surface Laptop 4.

Surface Book 4

Microsoft will even debut its large Surface Book design subsequent week. It’s a big design change that may contain ditching the removable show in favor of a show that pulls ahead to transform between pill and laptop computer type elements very like the HP Elite Folio. Windows Central first reported these particulars final month.

This new design additionally permits Microsoft to improve the show on the Surface Book 4. We perceive Microsoft will go for a excessive refresh price show on the Surface Book 4, probably as much as as excessive as 120Hz to help a brand new Windows 11 Dynamic Refresh Rate characteristic. This will permit the Surface Book 4 to incorporate easy scrolling, after which change down to plain 60Hz modes to avoid wasting battery life.

This dynamic refresh price will even assist enhance inking on the Surface Book 4, as inking will change to excessive refresh charges. Microsoft can also be bettering the Surface Pen that works with the Surface Book 4 to incorporate haptic suggestions. It will even snap to the aspect of the Book 4 and help charging when it’s there.

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Surface Pro X

Microsoft can also be anticipated to launch a brand new Surface Pro X mannequin subsequent week. While there gained’t be any main design adjustments, we’re anticipating a chip improve inside and probably even a excessive refresh price show. We’ve heard Microsoft has been testing excessive refresh price shows on the Surface Pro or Surface Pro X line, and we’ll discover out subsequent week if Microsoft has managed to improve its shows on the Surface Pro lineups.

Surface Go 3

The ultimate Windows-powered Surface machine we’re anticipating subsequent week is the Surface Go 3. This smaller Surface will keep the identical smaller footprint design however with an enormous improve inside. We’re advised a minimum of one mannequin will ship with Intel’s Core i3 processor, providing higher efficiency for this smaller Surface than the prevailing Pentium Gold processor fashions.

We’re additionally hoping to see Microsoft transfer away from fashions with 4GB of RAM and the slower eMMC storage on base fashions. The Surface Go 3 appears to be like like a modest improve in time for Windows 11.

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Surface Duo 2

Microsoft additionally appears to be like set to debut its subsequent Surface cellphone. The successor to the Surface Duo has already leaked on-line, providing an early glimpse at what to anticipate. The largest {hardware} improve will likely be a triple-camera system that features ultrawide, telephoto, and customary digicam lenses.

The triple-camera system will add a digicam bump to the rear of the machine, as seen within the leaked photographs earlier this 12 months. The Surface Duo 2 also needs to ship with Qualcomm’s newest Snapdragon 888 processor, with 5G help and an NFC reader, each of which had been lacking from the primary technology.

Microsoft can also be making another minor adjustments to the {hardware} on the Surface Duo 2, together with shifting its fingerprint reader into the ability button on the Duo 2 and centering the USB-C port on the right-hand aspect.

The actual questions across the Surface Duo 2 will likely be its software program adjustments. The unique Surface Duo has struggled with its software program help for twin shows, and the successor is predicted to ship with Android 11. This ought to assist with some dual-screen help, however Microsoft will even have to supply much better software program help to make the Surface Duo 2 profitable.

The Verge will likely be protecting all of Microsoft’s Surface {hardware} bulletins on September twenty second. The occasion kicks off at 11AM ET / 8AM PT, so keep tuned for all the most recent Surface information.