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Surface Pro 7 | Pro 7+
Developer Microsoft
Product family Microsoft Surface
Type 2-in-1 detachable
GenerationSeventh
Release datePro 7: 2 October 2019;
4 years ago
 (2019-10-02)
Pro 7+: 11 January 2021;
3 years ago
 (2021-01-11)
AvailabilityPro 7: 22 October 2019;
4 years ago
 (2019-10-22)
Pro 7+: 15 January 2021;
3 years ago
 (2021-01-15)
Introductory pricePro 7: USD 750 to 2,400
Pro 7+: USD 900 to 2,800
Operating system Windows 10 Home or Pro
(Upgradeable to Windows 11)
Windows 11 Home or Pro
CPUPro 7: Intel Core i3-1005G1, i5-1035G4, i7-1065G7
Pro 7+: Intel Core i3-1115G4, i5-1135G7, i7-1165G7
MemoryPro 7: 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB LPDDR4x RAM
Pro 7+: 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB LPDDR4x RAM
StoragePro 7: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB SSD
Pro 7+: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB Removable SSD
Removable storagePro 7: microSD
Pro 7+: SSD, microSD (Wi-Fi models only)
Display12.3 inch touchscreen
PixelSense Display
2736 x 1824, 267 PPI
3:2 Aspect Ratio
GraphicsPro 7 i3: Intel UHD Graphics
Pro 7 i5: Intel Iris Plus
Pro 7 i7: Intel Iris Plus
Pro 7+ i5: Iris Xe
Pro 7+ i7: Iris Xe
SoundOmnisonic Speakers with Dolby Audio, 3.5 mm headphone jack
InputBuilt in: touchscreen, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer
Sold Separately: type cover, mouse, stylus pen, Surface Dial
CameraFront: 5 MP, 1080p HD
Rear: 8 MP, 1080p HD
TouchpadOn the Surface Type Cover
(sold separately)
Connectivity WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5, USB-C, LTE
Online services Microsoft Store, OneDrive
Dimensions292 mm × 201 mm × 8.5 mm
(11.5 in x 7.9 in x 0.33 in)
Massi3: 775 grams (1.709 lb)
i5: 775 grams (1.709 lb)
i7: 790 grams (1.74 lb)
Predecessor Surface Pro 6
Successor Surface Pro 8
Related Surface Pro X
Website www.surface.com

The Surface Pro 7 is a 2-in-1 detachable tablet computer developed by Microsoft. It is the seventh generation of Surface Pro and was announced alongside the Surface Laptop 3 and Surface Pro X at an event on 2 October 2019. [1] An updated version of the device was introduced on 11 January 2021 called the Surface Pro 7+. [2] Surface Pro 7 and 7+ maintain the same form and design as previous models but with the Mini DisplayPort receptacle replaced by a USB-C port. [3] The display of the device is the same as the previous model with a 2736 x 1824 resolution touchscreen in 3:2 aspect ratio and 267 ppi. The Surface Pro 7 starts at $750 and goes up to $2,300. [4] The Surface Pro 7+ for Business starts at $900 and goes up to $2,800. [5]

Microsoft started offering the Surface Pro 7+ to consumers as announced at their Surface Event on September 22, 2021. [6]

Hardware

  • The Surface Pro 7 is the 7th addition to Surface Pro lineup. The tablet is aimed towards professionals [1] while the Surface Pro 7+ an updated version aimed towards the enterprise. [2]
  • The Surface Pro 7+ comes with a removable SSD while the Surface Pro 7 does not.
  • Both are available with a 12.3-inch LCD touchscreen display and features a full-body magnesium alloy construction in platinum and black finish. [1]
  • The device is the first Surface Pro to contain a USB-C port with power delivery.
  • The kickstand is still present just like previous models and unfolds from 0 degrees to 165 degrees. [7]
  • The Surface Pro 7 includes 1 USB-C port, 1 USB A port, 1 3.5 mm audio port, 1 microSD card port (non-LTE models), [8] and a Surface Connect port. [9]
  • The Surface Pro 7 size is 11.5 x 7.9 x 0.33 inches and weighs ~1.7 pounds. [7]
  • The Surface Pro 7's battery is 43.2Wh which offers battery life of ~8 hours. [7] [9] The Surface Pro 7+ for Business battery is 50.4Wh [10] for even longer life.

Software

Surface Pro 7+ for Business models ship with a pre-installed 64-bit version of Windows 10 Pro; consumer models ship with a pre-installed 64-bit version of Windows 10 Home. Windows 10 comes pre-installed with Mail, Calendar, People, Xbox, Photos, Movies and TV, Groove, Your Phone, a 30-day trial of Office 365, and the Edge browser. The device also supports Windows Hello login using biometric facial recognition.

Configuration

Surface Pro 7 [11] [4] and Pro 7+ [5] [12] Configuration Options
Price Tier in USD Version CPU GPU RAM Internal storage LTE Fanless Color
Consumer Business
TBA $900 Surface Pro 7+ Intel Core i3-1115G4 Intel UHD Graphics

(48 execution units @1.25 GHz)

8 GB 128 GB No Yes  P 
TBA $1,000 Intel Core i5-1135G7 Intel Iris Xe Graphics

(80 execution units @1.3 GHz)

 P 
TBA $1,150 Yes  P 
TBA $1,300 256 GB No  P   B 
TBA $1,450 Yes  P 
TBA $1,500 16 GB No  P 
TBA $1,650 Yes  P 
TBA $1,600 Intel Core i7-1165G7 Intel Iris Xe Graphics

(96 execution units @1.3GHz)

No No  P   B 
TBA $2,000 512 GB  P   B 
TBA $2,400 1 TB  P 
TBA $2,800 32 GB  P 
$750 $850 Surface Pro 7 Intel Core i3-1005G1 Intel UHD Graphics

(32 execution units @900 MHz)

4 GB 128 GB No Yes  P 
$900 $1,000 Intel Core i5-1035G4 Intel Iris Plus Graphics
(48 execution units @1.05 GHz)
8 GB  P 
$1,200 $1,300 256 GB  P   B 
$1,400 $1,500 16 GB  P 
$1,500 $1,600 Intel Core i7-1065G7 Intel Iris Plus Graphics
(64 execution units @1.1 GHz)
No  P   B 
$1,900 $2,000 512 GB  P   B 
$2,300 $2,400 1 TB  P 

 Platinum   Black 
Consumer models come preloaded with Windows 10 Home
Business models come preloaded with Windows 10 Pro

Timeline

Timeline of Surface devices
Surface Duo 2 Surface Duo Surface Hub 3 Surface Hub 2S Surface Hub Surface Studio 2 Surface Studio 2 Surface Studio Surface Laptop SE Surface Laptop Studio 2 Surface Laptop Studio Surface Laptop Go 3 Surface Laptop Go 2 Surface Laptop Go Surface Laptop (7th generation) Surface Laptop 6 Surface Laptop 5 Surface Laptop 4 Surface Laptop 3 Surface Laptop 2 Surface Laptop Surface Book 3 Surface Book 2 Surface Book Surface Pro X Surface Pro X Surface Go 4 Surface Go 3 Surface Go 2 Surface Go Surface Pro (11th generation) Surface Pro 10 Surface Pro 9 Surface Pro 8 Surface Pro 7 Surface Pro 7 Surface Pro 6 Surface Pro (2017) Surface Pro 4 Surface Pro 3 Surface Pro 2 Surface Pro Surface 3 Surface 2 Surface (2012 tablet)


References

  1. ^ a b c "Microsoft's Surface Pro 7 gets a long-overdue USB-C port". Engadget. 2 October 2019. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
  2. ^ a b Blog, Microsoft Devices. "What's new in Surface for Business: enabling multinational deals and new product configurations". Microsoft Devices Blog. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Microsoft announces Surface Pro 7 with long-awaited USB-C port". The Verge. 2 October 2019.
  4. ^ a b "Configure your New Surface Pro 7". www.microsoft.com.
  5. ^ a b "Surface Pro 7+ for Business: our classic 2-in-1 is faster than ever". Surface for Business. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
  6. ^ "Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio With Unique Hinge Design Unveiled, Surface Pro 8, Surface Duo 2 Launched". Gadgets 360. 23 September 2021.
  7. ^ a b c "Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Review". tom's guide. 17 August 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  8. ^ "What SD cards are compatible with my Surface?". Microsoft Support. 6 October 2020. Retrieved 16 November 2021. Surface Pro 4 - 7 models and Surface Go models have a microSD card slot capable of reading and writing SDXC cards with UHS-I read/write speeds.
  9. ^ a b "Microsoft Surface Pro 7 review: Still the best Windows tablet you can buy". PCWorld. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
  10. ^ "Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ with LTE Advanced | First Look at Design, Specs, and Internals - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
  11. ^ "Configure your Surface Pro 7 for Business". www.microsoft.com.
  12. ^ "Configure your Surface Pro 7+ for Business". Microsoft.
Preceded by Surface Pro
7th generation
With: Surface Laptop 3, Surface Pro X
Succeeded by