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Microsoft Surface Pro (11th Edition)
Get Surface Pro (11th Edition) for Windows 11 on a kickstand tablet with Snapdragon X chips and an optional OLED screen, from $999.99 at the Microsoft Store.
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Surface Pro (11th Edition), from its Amazon listing.
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In short
Get Surface Pro (11th Edition) for Windows 11 on a kickstand tablet with Snapdragon X chips and an optional OLED screen, from $999.99 at the Microsoft Store. Its 13-inch screen runs at up to 120Hz, and the OLED version peaks at 900 nits for HDR. Microsoft rates it for up to 14 hours of video. Skip it if you want iPadOS, or a pen and keyboard in the box.
Who it is for
- Windows users who want a tablet that becomes a laptop. The kickstand has a 165-degree hinge, and Surface Pro keyboards attach to their own port.
- People who'll use Copilot+ PC features. Snapdragon X Plus or X Elite pairs with a Qualcomm Hexagon NPU rated at 45 TOPS.
- Anyone who watches a lot of HDR video. The OLED model peaks at 900 nits in HDR with a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio.
- Travelers who want 5G built in. Wi-Fi + 5G models take a nano-SIM or an eSIM and add GNSS for location.
Who should skip it
- iPad users who want iPadOS or Apple Pencil hover. This runs Windows 11, and the Slim Pen 2 and keyboard are sold separately.
- Anyone after a compact 8- to 11-inch tablet, or one under 500 g. Surface Pro measures 287 × 209 × 9.3 mm and weighs 895 g before a keyboard.
- Companies that need Intel chips. Microsoft sells those as separate business versions of the 11th Edition, with their own specs.
What sets it apart
- A 13-inch PixelSense Flow screen at 2880 × 1920 and 267 ppi, up to 120Hz, as an LCD (600 nits HDR peak) or an OLED (900 nits HDR peak, 1,000,000:1 contrast).
- Snapdragon X Plus (10-core, X1P64100) or X Elite (12-core, X1E80100) with a 45 TOPS Hexagon NPU, 16GB or 32GB of LPDDR5x and a removable Gen 4 SSD.
- Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 on every model, and optional 5G with a nano-SIM or eSIM.
- Two USB-C ports with USB4, Surface Connect and a kickstand with a 165-degree full-friction hinge.
Caveats
- A charger isn't always in the box. Microsoft includes its 39W power supply only in select markets and configurations, and fast charging needs a 65W Surface supply or a 60W USB-C PD charger.
- The 32GB memory and 1TB storage options are Wi-Fi only, so a 5G model tops out at 16GB and 512GB.
- Some radio features depend on where you live: 5G isn't available everywhere, and neither is Wi-Fi 7's 6 GHz band.
Key specs
In the same order on every tablet page, so you can compare models.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Display size | 13-inch PixelSense Flow | Microsoft Learn, Surface Pro Snapdragon tech specsMicrosoft measures it as a rectangle; with the rounded corners, the viewable area is a little smaller. |
| Display type | PixelSense Flow touchscreen; LCD or OLED model; Corning Gorilla Glass 5; 10-point multi-touch | Microsoft Learn, Snapdragon tech specs |
| Display resolution | 2880 × 1920 at 267 ppi; 3:2 | Microsoft Learn, Snapdragon tech specs |
| Peak brightness | LCD: SDR 600 nits maximum (typical), HDR 600 nits peak. OLED: SDR 600 nits maximum (typical), HDR 900 nits peak luminance | Microsoft Learn, Snapdragon tech specsHDR needs HDR content and HDR turned on in Windows settings. |
| Refresh rate | Dynamic refresh rate up to 120Hz | Microsoft Learn, Snapdragon tech specs |
| Display features | sRGB and Vivid color profiles; individually color-calibrated; adaptive color and contrast; auto color management; Dolby Vision IQ (encoded content required) | Microsoft Learn, Snapdragon tech specs |
| Sold size(s) | 13-inch Surface Pro (11th Edition) only | Microsoft Support, Surface Pro (11th Edition) features |
| Dimensions | 287 × 209 × 9.3 mm (11.3 × 8.2 × 0.37 in) | Microsoft Learn, Snapdragon tech specs |
| Weight | 895 g (1.97 lb), without a keyboard cover | Microsoft Learn, Snapdragon tech specs |
| Finishes | Consumer: Platinum, Black, Sapphire, Dune (not every color on every model). Business: Platinum, Black. | Microsoft Learn, Snapdragon tech specs |
| Chassis / enclosure | Anodized aluminum; kickstand with a 165-degree full-friction hinge; enclosure made with at least 72% recycled content, including 100% recycled aluminum alloy | Microsoft Learn, Snapdragon tech specs |
| Chip / processor | Snapdragon X Plus (10-core) or X Elite (12-core); Hexagon NPU, 45 TOPS. | Microsoft Learn, Snapdragon tech specs |
| Memory (RAM) | 16GB or 32GB LPDDR5x; 32GB, like 1TB storage, is a Wi-Fi-only option | Microsoft Learn, Snapdragon tech specs |
| On-device storage | Removable Gen 4 SSD: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB (no microSD) | Microsoft Learn, Snapdragon tech specs |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (consumer) or Windows 11 Pro (business); Copilot+ PC features | Microsoft Support features; Microsoft Learn |
| Pencil / stylus | Designed for Surface Slim Pen (2nd Edition), with tactile signals; Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP). The pen is sold separately and stores and charges in compatible keyboards, not on the tablet. | Microsoft Learn, Snapdragon tech specs (pen compatibility) |
| Keyboard / cover | Surface Pro Flex Keyboard, Surface Pro Keyboard with pen storage, Signature Keyboard, and older Surface Pro and Pro X keyboards, all sold separately; Surface Pro Keyboard port | Microsoft Learn, Snapdragon tech specs |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello face sign-in with Enhanced Sign-in Security, using a separate Windows Hello camera | Microsoft Learn; Microsoft Support features |
| Speakers | 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos (needs Dolby Atmos content) | Microsoft Learn, Snapdragon tech specs |
| Microphones | Dual Studio Mics with voice focus (a Windows 11 feature that needs activation) | Microsoft Learn; Microsoft Support features |
| Cellular | Wi-Fi + 5G models only: 5G NR (SA and NSA), Gigabit LTE, nano-SIM and eSIM, GNSS. 5G isn't available everywhere. | Microsoft Learn, Snapdragon tech specs |
| Wireless (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth) | Wi-Fi 7 (the 6 GHz band isn't available in every region); Bluetooth 5.4; 5G models add cellular | Microsoft Learn, Snapdragon tech specs |
| Ports / expansion | 2× USB-C with USB4 (charging, data, DisplayPort 1.4a, Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock support); Surface Connect; Surface Pro Keyboard port; nano-SIM on 5G models | Microsoft Learn, Snapdragon tech specs |
| Rear camera | 10 MP Ultra HD rear-facing camera | Microsoft Learn, Snapdragon tech specs |
| Front camera | Quad HD Surface Studio Camera with an ultrawide field of view; Windows Studio Effects (auto framing, portrait blur, filters, eye contact, portrait lighting); separate Windows Hello camera | Microsoft Learn, Snapdragon tech specs |
| Battery | LCD: 47 Wh nominal / 46 Wh minimum. OLED: 53 Wh nominal / 51 Wh minimum. Wi-Fi: up to 14 hours local video, up to 10 hours active web. 5G model: up to 9 hours active web on cellular. | Microsoft Learn, Snapdragon tech specsMicrosoft tested in April and August 2024 at 150 nits with auto-brightness off. |
| Charging | 39W power supply in the box only in select markets and configurations. Fast charging from 5% to 80% needs at least a 65W Surface supply or a USB-C PD charger of 60W or more, sold separately on many models. Charges over Surface Connect or USB-C. | Microsoft Learn, Snapdragon tech specs |
| Durability / ingress | Meets MIL-STD 810H, including temperature, dust, humidity and vibration; no IP rating | Microsoft Learn, Snapdragon tech specsMicrosoft describes the MIL-STD testing as lab methodology, not a real-world guarantee. |
| Location / GNSS | 5G models: GNSS L1 with GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS and NAVIC. Wi-Fi models: no dedicated GNSS listed | Microsoft Learn, Snapdragon tech specs |
| US price (Microsoft Store) | Starting at $999.99 on the Microsoft Store on 19 September 2026; the keyboard, Slim Pen 2, more memory, the OLED screen and the X Elite all add to it | Microsoft Store, Surface Pro (11th Edition) configure page |
| Price band | Flagship Windows 2-in-1 ($999+ at the Microsoft Store, before keyboard and pen) | Based on the Microsoft Store starting price |
| Announced | 21 May 2024, at Microsoft's Copilot+ PCs announcement; pre-orders that day, on sale from 18 June 2024 | Microsoft News Center, 2024-05-21 |
| Availability | On sale as “Surface Pro, 13-inch (11th Edition)” at the Microsoft Store and retailers on 19 September 2026. Intel Core Ultra business versions are listed separately. | Microsoft Store; Microsoft Support features |
Microsoft Surface Pro (11th Edition) extras
Specs only this model has.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| LCD vs OLED model | Same 2880 × 1920 resolution and 120Hz. OLED: 1,000,000:1 contrast, 900-nit HDR peak, 53 Wh battery (nominal). LCD: 1200:1 contrast, 600-nit HDR peak, 47 Wh. | Microsoft Learn, Snapdragon tech specs |
| Intel Core Ultra business models | Core Ultra 5 236V or 238V and Ultra 7 266V or 268V, with Intel Arc Graphics and a 40–48 TOPS Intel AI Boost NPU; separate spec list | Microsoft Learn, Surface Pro Intel tech specs |
| Surface Slim Pen (2nd Edition) | Sold separately. Storage and wireless charging need a compatible keyboard. | Microsoft Learn, Snapdragon tech specs |
| Removable SSD | Gen 4 SSD is removable; Microsoft's SSD Retention footnotes apply to commercial service models | Microsoft Learn, Snapdragon tech specs |
| In the box | Surface Pro (11th Edition); Quick Start Guide; safety and warranty documents; 39W power supply only with specific configurations; SIM tool on 5G models. No keyboard and no Slim Pen. | Microsoft Learn, Snapdragon tech specs |
LCD or OLED
Both versions use the same 13-inch PixelSense Flow touchscreen: 2880 × 1920 at 267 ppi in a 3:2 shape, with a dynamic refresh rate up to 120Hz, under Gorilla Glass 5. Where they differ:
| Spec | LCD | OLED |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness, SDR (typical) | 600 nits | 600 nits |
| Brightness, HDR peak | 600 nits | 900 nits |
| Contrast ratio | 1200:1 | 1,000,000:1 |
| Battery, nominal | 47 Wh | 53 Wh |
| Battery, minimum | 46 Wh | 51 Wh |
The HDR peak only shows with HDR content and HDR turned on in Windows. Both screens are individually color-calibrated, with sRGB and Vivid profiles, adaptive color and contrast, auto color management and Dolby Vision IQ.
Snapdragon X Plus, X Elite, and the Intel option
Every Snapdragon model has a Qualcomm Hexagon NPU rated at 45 TOPS and an Adreno GPU, and it runs Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC features. X Plus has a 10-core CPU and X Elite a 12-core one. Consumer models come with Windows 11 Home and business models with Windows 11 Pro. Memory is 16GB or 32GB of LPDDR5x, and the Gen 4 SSD (256GB, 512GB or 1TB) is removable; there’s no microSD slot.
If your company needs Intel, Microsoft sells business versions of the 11th Edition with Intel Core Ultra 5 236V or 238V, or Ultra 7 266V or 268V, plus Intel Arc Graphics and an Intel AI Boost NPU rated at 40 to 48 TOPS. They have their own spec list, separate from the Snapdragon model’s. For the Intel Surface Pro that came before this one, see Surface Pro 10 for Business.
Battery and charging
| Battery | Surface Pro (11th Edition) |
|---|---|
| Local video on Wi-Fi | Up to 14 hours |
| Active web on Wi-Fi | Up to 10 hours |
| Active web on 5G | Up to 9 hours |
| Capacity | 47 Wh nominal (LCD); 53 Wh nominal (OLED) |
Microsoft ran these tests in April and August 2024 at 150 nits with auto-brightness off. It charges over Surface Connect or either USB-C port.
Kickstand, keyboard and pen
The anodized aluminum body has a kickstand on a 165-degree full-friction hinge, and keyboards attach to a dedicated port. The tablet supports the Microsoft Pen Protocol and is designed for the Slim Pen 2, which gives tactile signals; the pen stores and charges only in compatible keyboards, not on the tablet. In the box you get the tablet, a Quick Start Guide, safety and warranty documents, a SIM tool on 5G models and, with some configurations, the 39W power supply.
Ports and 5G
Two USB-C ports with USB4 handle charging, data and DisplayPort 1.4a, and they work with the Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock. There’s also a Surface Connect port. Wi-Fi + 5G models add 5G NR in SA and NSA modes, Gigabit LTE and GNSS (GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS and NAVIC), with a nano-SIM or an eSIM.
Cameras, sound and sign-in
The front Quad HD Surface Studio Camera has an ultrawide field of view and Windows Studio Effects: auto framing, portrait blur, filters, eye contact and portrait lighting. A separate Windows Hello camera signs you in by face, with Enhanced Sign-in Security. Two Studio Mics with voice focus and 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos handle calls, and there’s a 10 MP camera on the back.
Price
Microsoft announced Surface Pro (11th Edition) on 21 May 2024, with its Copilot+ PCs, and put it on sale on 18 June 2024. On 19 September 2026 the Microsoft Store still listed it from $999.99, before a keyboard or pen; the OLED screen, the X Elite and more memory cost extra. Configurations and prices change, so check the exact setup before you buy.
Sources
- Amazon product listing — accessed 2026-09-20
- Microsoft Learn — Surface Pro Snapdragon X Series (11th Edition) tech specs — accessed 2026-09-19
- Microsoft Learn — Surface Pro Intel Core Ultra (11th Edition) tech specs — accessed 2026-09-19
- Microsoft Support — Surface Pro (11th Edition) features — accessed 2026-09-19
- Microsoft Store — Surface Pro, 13-inch (11th Edition) configure — accessed 2026-09-19
- Microsoft News Center — Introducing Copilot+ PCs (21 May 2024) — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Should I get the LCD or the OLED model?
Get the OLED if you watch HDR video: it peaks at 900 nits in HDR, against 600 on the LCD, with far higher contrast and a bigger battery. For everyday SDR use, Microsoft rates both at 600 nits, at the same resolution and 120Hz.
Is Surface Pro a tablet or a laptop?
Both. Microsoft sells it as a 2-in-1: a 13-inch kickstand tablet that works as a laptop once you add a Surface Pro keyboard, which is sold separately.
Which keyboards work with Surface Pro (11th Edition)?
The Surface Pro Flex Keyboard, the Surface Pro Keyboard with pen storage, the Signature Keyboard, and older Surface Pro and Pro X keyboards. All are sold separately, and only compatible keyboards store and charge the Slim Pen 2.
Does the 895 g weight include a keyboard?
No. 895 g (1.97 lb) is the tablet alone, the same basis as the 579 g Apple gives for iPad Pro, so add the keyboard to either before you compare.
Does Surface Pro (11th Edition) have an IP rating?
No. Microsoft says it meets MIL-STD 810H tests, including temperature, dust, humidity and vibration, and describes them as lab methodology rather than a real-world guarantee.
Official product page: Microsoft Surface Pro (11th Edition). Tech specs: Microsoft Surface Pro (11th Edition) specs.