Surface Pro X features and specs

 Wherever the day takes you, you'll be ready with the new slim and sleek Surface Pro X. 

Get to know Surface Pro X

Not sure where to plug something in or how to turn up the volume? We've got you covered. Here are a few diagrams to help you.

Picture of a Surface Pro X that identifies the location of different buttons.

  1. Windows Hello facial-recognition camera

  2. Front-facing camera

  3. Studio Mics (dual microphones)

  4. Power button

  5. Surface Connect port

Picture the back of a Surface Pro X that identifies the location of different buttons.

6. Back-facing camera

7. Volume

8. USB-C port

9. Kickstand

10. SIM door

Surface Pro X and Windows 11

The Surface Pro X has a custom Microsoft SQ1™ or Microsoft SQ2™ ARM processor. Your Surface comes with:

  • Windows 11 Home for ARM-based PCs (consumer customers)

  • Windows 11 Pro for ARM-based PCs (commercial customers)

If you have questions about how the ARM processor works, go to Windows on ARM-based PCs FAQ.

If you have Windows 11 Home on your device, you can upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for an additional cost. For more info, see Upgrade Windows 11 Home to Windows 11 Pro.

Not sure which version of Windows you have? See Which Windows operating system am I running?

Note: If your  Surface Pro X has Windows 10, you'll need to upgrade to Windows 11. For more info, see Windows 11 System Requirements.

Surface Pro X features

Get more done with an edge-to-edge display 

Surface Pro X has a 13" PixelSense® touchscreen display with 2880x1920 resolution for your images, videos, and calls. Use Eye Contact to adjust your gaze on video calls and connect with your audience.

You can find the Eye contact setting by selecting Start  > Settings > Bluetooth & devices  > Cameras  > Surface Camera Front, and then looking under Camera Effects.

Open Camera Settings

Connect nearly anywhere, any time

When you're ready to use Surface Pro X, it turns on quickly and gets you signed in fast with Windows Hello. Get online no matter where you are with optional built-in LTE.

Ready when creativity strikes

Capture every idea with a Surface Slim Pen. When you’re done, store and charge it in the Surface Pro X Signature Keyboard. To use more accessories, use the two USB-C ports to connect to displays, docking stations, and more.

Built for how you live and work

Surface Pro X was designed for fast performance and you can choose between Microsoft SQ1™and SQ2™processors. Run your web apps in Microsoft Edge or get more apps from the Microsoft Store. For info on what apps can run on your Surface Pro X, go to Windows on ARM-based PCs FAQ.

Surface Pro X technical specs

Dimensions

11.3” x 8.2” x 0.28” (287 mm x 208 mm x 7.3 mm)

Display

  • Screen: 13” PixelSense™ Display

  • Resolution: 2880x1920 (267 PPI)

  • Aspect ratio: 3:2

  • Touch: 10 point multi-touch

Memory

8GB or 16GB LPDDR4x RAM

Processor

  • Microsoft SQ® 1

  • Microsoft SQ® 2

Security

  • Firmware TPM chip for enterprise-grade security and BitLocker support

  • Enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello face sign-in

Software 3

  • Surface Pro X: Windows 11 Home on ARM3

  • Surface Pro X with LTE: Windows 10 Home on ARM (upgrade to Windows 11 when available10)

  • Microsoft 365 Family 30-day trial

  • Xbox Game Pass Ultimate one month trial3 (accessible through Xbox.com/Play)9

Sensors

  • Accelerometer

  • Gyroscope

  • Magnetometer

  • Ambient light sensor

What's in the box

  • Surface Pro X

  • Power Supply

  • SIM Card access tool (LTE only)

  • Quick Start Guide

  • Safety and warranty documents

Weight 6

1.7 lb (774g)

Storage 1

Removable solid-state drive (SSD) options: 128, 256, or 512GB7

Battery life 2

  • Wi-Fi: Up to 15 hours of typical device usage

  • LTE Advanced: Up to 15 hours of typical device usage

Graphics

  • Microsoft SQ® 1 Adreno™ 685 GPU

  • Microsoft SQ® 2 Adreno™ 690 GPU

Connections

  • 2 x USB-C®

  • 1 x Surface Connect port

  • Surface Keyboard port

  • 1 x nano SIM

  • Compatible with Surface Dial off-screen interaction*

Cameras, video, and audio

  • Windows Hello face authentication camera (front-facing)

  • 5.0MP front-facing camera with 1080p full HD video

  • 10.0MP rear-facing autofocus camera with 1080p HD and 4k video

  • Dual far-field Studio Mics

  • 2W stereo speakers with Dolby® Audio™ sound

Wireless

  • Wi-Fi 5: 802.11ac compatible

  • Bluetooth Wireless 5.0 technology

  • Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X24 LTE modem

  • Up to Gigabit LTE Advanced Pro4 with nanoSIM and eSIM support. LTE Bands supported: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66

  • Assisted GPS and GLONASS support

Exterior

  • Casing: Signature anodized aluminum with carbon composite fanless thermal cooling

  • Colors: Matte Black (only available on select configurations), Platinum5

  • Physical buttons: Volume, Power

Warranty 8

1-year limited hardware warranty

Battery capacities

  • Battery Capacity Nominal (WH) 39.2

  • Battery Capacity Min (WH) 38.2

Pen compatibility

Surface Pro X supports Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP)

Keyboard compatibility

  • Surface Pro Signature Keyboard

  • Surface Pro X Keyboard

Eco Labels and Ratings 11

  • Registered EPEAT® Gold in the US and Canada12

  • Meets ENERGY STAR® requirements

* Sold separately. [1] System software and updates use significant storage space. Available storage is subject to change based on system software and updates and apps usage. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. 1 TB = 1,000 GB. See Surface Storage for more details. [2] Battery life varies significantly based on usage, network and feature configuration, signal strength, settings and other factors. See here for details.

  • Surface Pro X: Up to 15 hours of battery life based on typical Surface device usage. Testing conducted by Microsoft in August 2021 using preproduction software and preproduction Surface Pro X with Microsoft SQ® 1 and Surface Pro X with Microsoft SQ® 2, 256GB, 8GB RAM devices. Testing consisted of full battery discharge with a mixture of active use and modern standby. The active use portion consists of (1) a web browsing test accessing 8 popular websites over multiple open tabs, (2) a productivity test utilizing Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, and (3) a portion of time with the device in use with idle applications. Tested with Windows Version 11.0.22000.9 (21H2). All settings were default except screen brightness was set to 150 nits with Auto-Brightness disabled. Wi-Fi was connected to a network. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage and other factors.

  • Surface Pro X with LTE Advanced Pro: Up to 15 hours of battery life based on typical Surface device usage. Testing conducted by Microsoft in September 2020 (Surface Pro X with Microsoft SQ® 1 and Surface Pro X with Microsoft SQ® 2) using preproduction software and preproduction configurations of Surface Pro X. Testing consisted of full battery discharge with a mixture of active use and modern standby. The active use portion consists of (1) a web browsing test accessing 8 popular websites over multiple open tabs, (2) a productivity test utilizing Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, and (3) a portion of time with the device in use with idle applications. Tested with Windows Version 10.0.19041.1(20H1) and Edge version 85.0.564.51. All settings were default except screen brightness was set to 150 nits with Auto-Brightness disabled. Wi-Fi was connected to a network. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage and other factors.

[3] Wi-Fi models of Surface Pro X come with Windows 11 Home on ARM. LTE models of Surface Pro X come with Windows 10 Home on ARM. Windows 10 on ARM does not install 64-bit applications that have not been ported to ARM. At this time, Pro X with Windows 11 Home on ARM will not install some games and CAD software, and some third-party drivers or anti-virus software. Free upgrade to Windows 11 when available. The Windows 11 upgrade will be delivered to qualifying devices late 2021 into 2022. Timing varies by device. Certain features require specific hardware (see aka.ms/windows11-spec). Find out more in the FAQ.[4] Service availability and performance subject to service provider’s network. Contact your service provider for details, compatibility, pricing, SIM card, and activation. See all specs and frequencies at surface.com[5] Colors available on selected models only. Available colors, sizes, finishes, and processors may vary by store, market, and configuration. [6] Weight not including Keyboard.[7] Hard drive is not user removable. Hard drive is only removable by skilled technician following Microsoft provided instructions. [8] Microsoft’s Limited Warranty is in addition to your consumer law rights.[9] Xbox ultimate one month trial accessible through Xbox.com/Play.* Use your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate One month trial to play games on Xbox One and Xbox Series Consoles, and stream select games where available to Surface Pro X through Xbox.com/Play and other supported devices.[10] The Windows 11 upgrade will be delivered to qualifying devices late 2021 into 2022. Timing varies by device. Certain features require specific hardware - learn more about Windows 11.[11] Download the full Eco profile see – https://aka.ms/ProX_EcoProfile[12] For more information on EPEAT registration in other markets see https://aka.ms/ProX_EPEAT

Make it your own

Personalize your Surface Pro X with these optional accessories and learn about how to use them.

Get the most out of your Surface

Learn more about your Surface and customize it with the Surface app. To open it, select Start , enter Surface, and select it to open the app. If the app doesn't open, get it from the Microsoft Store.

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