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At its special Surface event on January 30, Microsoft announced the Surface Pro 11 for Business and the Surface Laptop 7 for Business. Both devices are now available for preorder, and, as usual, we prepared a detailed spec-by-spec comparison that will help you learn the difference between the new model and two of its predecessors. The Surface Pro 11 for Business is basically the regular Surface Pro 11 with a few changes and different processors. It has the same design (minus the vivid colors) as the consumer variant and the Surface Pro 10 for Business. The display and dimensions are the same, with the biggest change being the optional OLED configuration with higher brightness and HDR support. "Same, but different." The new model also has Intel's latest Core Series 2 processors with powerful NPUs, which, besides better performance and energy efficiency, enable Copilot+ PC features like Recall, Click To Do, semantic Windows Search, Windows Studio Effects, Live Captions, and more. They also support more modern connectivity standards, such as Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. There are some odd changes as well. For one, Microsoft removed the 64GB option, leaving business customers to choose between 16GB and 32GB. Also, there is no more optional 5G connectivity—it is only available in the Surface Laptop 7 for Business, the first Surface Laptop with cellular support, and the Surface Pro 10 for Business. Finally, the Surface Pro 11 for Business is notably more expensive: it now starts at $1,499 for the base configuration, while the Surface Pro 10 for Business costs $1,199 and up. Here are key changes summed up in a list: OLED configuration New Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors with Intel AI Boost NPUs Copilot+ PC with AI-powered features Fewer RAM options: only 16GB and 32GB (8GB and 64GB are no longer available) Improved battery life Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 support Notably more expensive And here are detailed spec-by-spec comparisons: Surface Pro 11 for Business Surface Pro 10 for Business Surface Pro 9 Size 11.3 x 8.2 x 0.37" 287 x 209 x 9.3 mm 1.92 lbs (872g) 11.3 x 8.2 x 0.37" 287 x 209 x 9.3 mm 1.95 lbs (885g) 11.3 x 8.2 x 0.37" 287 x 209 x 9.3 mm 1.94 lbs (879g) Display 13" 2,880 x 1,920 Pixel Sense Flow with Adaptive color LCD / OLED 3:2 aspect ratio 600 nits brightness (SDR) 900 nits brightness (HDR, OLED) 120Hz dynamic refresh rate 1300:1 contrast ratio (LCD) 1M:1 contrast ratio (OLED) Corning Gorilla Glass 5 with anti-reflective coating 13" 2,880 x 1,920 PixelSense Flow display with Adaptive color 3:2 aspect ratio, 600 nits brightness (SDR) 120Hz dynamic refresh rate, 1300:1 contrast ratio Corning Gorilla Glass 5 with anti-reflective coating 13" 2,880 x 1,920 PixelSense Flow display 3:2 aspect ratio, 120Hz dynamic refresh rate, 1200:1 contrast ratio Corning Gorilla Glass 5 CPU Intel Core Ultra 5 236V Intel Core Ultra 5 238V Intel Core Ultra 7 266V Intel Core Ultra 7 268V Intel Core 5 Ultra 135U Intel Core 7 Ultra 165U Intel Core i5-1235U Intel Core i7-1255U Microsoft SQ3 ARM processor NPU Intel AI Boost 40 TOPS Intel AI Boost 48 TOPS No NPU (SQ3) Copilot+ Yes No RAM 16GB, 32GB LPDDR5x 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB LPDDR5x 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB LPDDR5 8GB and 16GB LPDDR4x Storage PCIe 4.0 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB 128GB, 256Gb, 512GB, and 1TB Battery - Wh Up to 14 hours of video playback Up to 10 hours of "active web usage" 39W charger included 48 Wh of nominal capacity Up to 19 hours of "typical use" 39W charger included 47.7 Wh of nominal capacity Up to 15.5 hours (Intel) and 19 hours (ARM) of "typical use" Ports 2x USB 4/Thunderbolt 4 Type-C Surface Connect Port Surface Pro Keyboard Port 2x USB 4/Thunderbolt 4 Type-C Surface Connect Port Surface Type Cover Port Cameras 1440p front-facing Surface Studio camera with Windows Hello 10.5MP UHD rear-facing camera 1080p front-facing camera with Windows Hello 10.0MP UHD rear-facing camera Sound Dual Studio microphones with voice focus Dual 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos Sensors Ambient Color Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Magnetometer NFC Ambient Color Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Magnetometer Network Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3 Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and optional 5G (coming later in 2024) Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1, and optional 5G (ARM versions) OS Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Pro or Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home Colors Platinum and Black Platinum, Sapphire, Forest, Graphite Price $1,499+ $1,199+ $999+ The Surface Pro 11 for Business will be available on February 18, 2025, alongside the Surface Laptop 7 for Business. You can check out its Specs Appeal article here to learn how the laptop compares to the Surface Laptop 6 for Business and the Surface Laptop 5. Source Hope you enjoyed this news post. Thank you for appreciating my time and effort posting news every day for many years. News posts... 2023: 5,800+ | 2024: 5,700+ RIP Matrix | Farewell my friend

Microsoft's first hardware announcement in 2025 is the new Surface Pro 11 for Business, the first Copilot+ PC Surface with an Intel processor. The tablet is powered by Intel's Core Ultra Series 2 processors, giving business customers more choice and flexibility, especially for those who have stricter compatibility requirements and who are not ready to adopt Windows on ARM (there is a business version of the Snapdragon-powered Surface Pro 11). The Surface Pro 11 for Business is basically the same Surface Pro 11 but with a processor from another manufacturer. Instead of the Snapdragon X Plus and X Elite chips, the new tablet is powered by the Core Ultra 5 236V, 238V and Core Ultra 7 266V and 268V. Unlike Snapdragon models, which have the same neural processing unit with 40 TOPS across all variants, the Core Ultra 7 variants have more capable NPUs—48 TOPS over 40 TOPS in the Core Ultra 5 models. With the new chips, Microsoft promises significant performance and battery life updates in the new Surface Pro 11 for Business. The company claims that the tablet has double the battery life of the Surface Pro 9 in Teams calls. Overall, the Surface Pro 11 for Business is rated for 14 hours of local video playback and 10 hours of "active web usage." Also, having a powerful NPU enables Copilot+ PC features like Windows Studio Effects, Recall (currently available only to Windows Insiders), improved Windows Search, Paint Cocreator, Live Captions, and more. Memory and storage options are the same as those found in the consumer version of the Surface Pro 11. Customers can pick between 16GB or 32GB of LPDDR5x memory, with storage including 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB (user-removable SSD). Like the Surface Pro 11 with Snapdragon processors, the Surface Pro 11 for Business comes with two display variants: LCD and OLED. Both have the same aspect ratio and resolution, but the OLED variant has a much higher contrast ratio and HDR support, plus a better anti-reflective coating that reduces glare and reflections. In addition to a 1440p Windows Hello-compatible webcam, the Surface Pro 11 for Business has an NFC reader for authentication with security keys like YubiKey 5C NFC or NFC-enabled badges. The tablet is also compatible with all the existing accessories for the previous-gen models, including the Surface Pro Flex keyboard and the Surface Slim Pen 2. Surface Pro 11 for Business and the Surface Laptop 7 for Business Interestingly, unlike the Surface Pro 10 for Business, which was announced in March 2024, the Surface Pro 11 for Business does not have optional 5G connectivity. This time, Microsoft reserved that feature only for the Surface Laptop 7 for Business, which is the first Surface Laptop to ever come with a cellular connection. Finally, the Surface Pro 11 for Business comes with Windows 11 Pro pre-installed and only two colors: Black and Platinum. If you want more vivid and bright colors, your only choice is to opt for the Snapdragon-powered Surface Pro 11. The Surface Pro 11 for Business will be available on February 18, 2025, with a starting price of $1,499.99 for the Intel Core Ultra 5 236V variant with an LCD display, 16GB of RAM and 256GB SSD. Source Hope you enjoyed this news post. Thank you for appreciating my time and effort posting news every day for many years. News posts... 2023: 5,800+ | 2024: 5,700+ RIP Matrix | Farewell my friend