Connected directly to external display for Surface Pro

Note

While the device may be capable of the resolutions below, how you have the device connected is important and may limit the resolution or refresh rate you are able to achieve. See Connecting with an adapter, Dock, or Travel Hub for more information.

Surface Pro model Single display - Max refresh rate Single display - Max display resolution Dual display - Max refresh rate Dual display - Max refresh rate
Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) (USB-C) 60 Hz 5120 x 2880 - -
Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) (USB-C Dual port) - - 60 Hz 3840 x 2160
Surface Pro (11th Edition) USB-C (USB4) 60 Hz120 Hz 5120 x 28803840 x 2160 60 Hz- 3840 x 2160-
Surface Pro 10 for Business (USB-C Thunderboltâ„¢ 4) 60 Hz 5120 x 2880 60 Hz 3840 x 2160
Surface Pro 9 (USB-C) 60 Hz 5120 x 2880 - -
Surface Pro 9 (USB-C Dual port) - - 60 Hz 3840 x 2160
Surface Pro 9 with 5G (USB-C) 60 Hz 4096 x 2304 - -
Surface Pro 9 with 5G (USB-C Dual port) - - 60 Hz 3840 x 2160
Surface Pro 8 (USB-C) 60 Hz 5120 x 2880 - -
Surface Pro 8 (USB-C Dual port) - - 60 Hz 3840 x 2160
Surface Pro X (USB-C) 30 Hz60 Hz 4096 x 21604096 x 2304 - -
Surface Pro X (USB-C Dual port) - - 60 Hz 4096 x 2304
Surface Pro 7 30 Hz60 Hz 5120 x 32005120 x 2880 60 Hz 3840 x 2160
Surface Pro 7+ 30 Hz60 Hz 5120 x 32005120 x 2880 60 Hz 3840 x 2160
Surface Pro 6 with i5 or i7 processor 60 Hz 4096 x 2304 30 Hz60 Hz 4096 x 23042560 x 1600

When utilizing dual external displays, it's possible to attain a higher refresh rate or display resolution on one display by decreasing the refresh rate or display resolution on the other display.