Surface Pro 7

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 the 11th of 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 miniDisplayPort 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]

Surface Pro 7

Developer	Microsoft
Product family	Microsoft Surface
Type	2-in-1 detachable
Generation	Seventh
Release date	Pro 7: October 2, 2019 Pro 7+: January 11, 2021
Retail availability	Pro 7: October 22, 2019 Pro 7+: January 15, 2021
Introductory price	Pro 7: USD 750 to 2400 Pro 7+: USD 900 to 2800
Operating system	Pro 7: Windows 10 Home or Pro Pro 7+: Windows 10 Pro
CPU	Pro 7: Intel Core i3-1005G1, i5-1035G4, i7-1065G7 Pro 7+: Intel Core i3-1115G, i5-1135G7, i7-1165G7
Memory	Pro 7: 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB LPDDR4x RAM Pro 7+: 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB LPDDR4x RAM
Storage	Pro 7: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1TB SSD Pro 7+: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1TB Removable SSD
Removable storage	microSD (Wi-Fi models only)
Display	12.3 inch touchscreen PixelSense Display 2736 x 1824, 267 PPI 3:2 Aspect Ratio
Graphics	Pro 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
Sound	Omnisonic Speakers with Dolby Audio, 3.5 mm headphone jack
Input	Built in: touchscreen, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer Sold Separately: type cover, mouse, stylus pen, Surface Dial
Camera	Front: 5 MP, 1080p HD Rear: 8 MP, 1080p HD
Touchpad	On the Surface Type Cover (sold separately)
Connectivity	WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5, USB-C, LTE
Online services	Microsoft Store, OneDrive
Dimensions	292 mm × 201 mm × 8.5 mm (11.5 in x 7.9 in x 0.33 in)
Mass	i3: 775 grams (1.709 lb) i5: 775 grams (1.709 lb) i7: 790 grams (1.74 lb)
Predecessor	Surface Pro 6
Related articles	Surface
Website	www.surface.com

Configuration

Surface Pro 7 Configuration Options [6][4]
Price Tier in USD		CPU	GPU	RAM	Internal storage	LTE	Color
Consumer	Business
750	850	Intel Core i3-1005G1	Intel UHD Graphics	4GB	128GB	No	P
900	1000	Intel Core i5-1035G4	Intel Iris Plus Graphics (GT1.5 @ 1.05GHz)	8GB			P
1200	1300				256GB		P   B
1400	1500			16GB			P
1500	1600	Intel Core i7-1065G7	Intel Iris Plus Graphics (GT2 @ 1.1GHz)				P   B
1900	2000				512GB		P   B
2300	2400				1TB		P
Surface Pro 7+ Configuration Options [5][7]
-	900	Intel Core i3-1115G4	Intel UHD Graphics	8GB	128GB	No	P
	1000	Intel Core i5-1135G7	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80 execution units)				P
	1150					Yes	P
	1300				256GB	No	P   B
	1450					Yes	P
	1500			16GB		No	P
	1650					Yes	P
	1600	Intel Core i7-1165G7	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96 execution units)			No	P   B
	2000				512GB		P   B
	2400				1TB		P
	2800			32GB			P

 Platinum   Black 
Surface Pro 7 consumer models come preloaded with Windows 10 Home
Surface Pro 7 and 7+ for business models come preloaded with Windows 10 Pro

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.[8]
• The Surface Pro 7 includes 1 USB-C port, 1 USB A port, 1 3.5mm audio port, 1 microSD card port (non-LTE models), 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.[8]
• The Surface Pro 7's battery is 43.2Wh which offers battery life of ~8 hours.[8][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.

Timeline

Sources: Microsoft Devices Blog Microsoft Store

References

1. "Microsoft's Surface Pro 7 gets a long-overdue USB-C port". Engadget. 2 October 2019. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
2. 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. "Configure your New Surface Pro 7". www.microsoft.com.
5. "Surface Pro 7+ for Business: our classic 2-in-1 is faster than ever". Surface for Business. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
6. "Configure your Surface Pro 7 for Business". www.microsoft.com.
7. "Configure your Surface Pro 7+ for Business".
8. "Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Review". tom's guide. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
9. "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.