Intel-Powered Surface Pro and Surface Laptop Officially Launched

In today’s tech news, Microsoft is rolling out its latest Surface PCs, introducing the refreshed Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7, both powered by Intel’s new Lunar Lake processors. These innovative devices, which boast Intel’s x86 architecture, are the first Copilot+ PCs from Microsoft aimed squarely at business users who prefer this hardware.

For those of you curious about the details, the Surface Laptop 7 offers some impressive specs. Priced from $1,499.99, it comes with Windows 11 Pro, an Intel Core Ultra 5 or 7 processor (from the Series 2 lineup), and an Intel Arc GPU. You’ll have a choice between 16GB or 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and storage options range from 256GB up to 1TB via M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD. The display options include a 13.8-inch 2304×1536 screen or a 15-inch 2496×1664 IPS display, both featuring a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and anti-reflective coating. Connectivity covers Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and a future-ready 5G. And as for ports, you’ll have access to two USB4 Type-C, a USB 3.2 Gen 1, a microSD slot, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

These Intel-powered Surface devices are positioned alongside their Snapdragon counterparts but will only be sold through Microsoft’s business storefronts and commercial channels, so don’t expect to find them on Amazon or Best Buy. In terms of performance, the Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 are built to handle demanding tasks with Intel’s Core Ultra 5 or 7 processors, combined with either 16GB or 32GB RAM and multiple storage options. They also include an NPU with Intel AI Boost technology—offering 40 TOPS for the Ultra 5 and 48 TOPS for the Ultra 7. Both models fully support Copilot+ functionality.

Externally, there’s not much difference between Intel and Snapdragon models, but the Intel versions come with some useful extras. Both feature anti-reflective screens to cut down glare. The Surface Laptop 7 now includes a card reader, while the Surface Pro 11 is equipped with NFC technology.

There’s some exciting news for productivity on the go, too. The Surface Laptop 7 is set to receive a 5G variation later this year—a feature previously exclusive to the Surface Pro. Microsoft is keeping us in suspense with more details about the 5G version expected soon.

Now, let’s talk about the Surface Pro 11 for Intel aficionados. Starting at $1,499.99, it offers Windows 11 Pro, the same Intel Core Ultra processor choices, Intel Arc GPU, and a generous selection of RAM and storage configurations as its laptop cousin. Its display is a sharp 13-inch 2880×1920 OLED or LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and touch capability, encased in an elegant 3:2 ratio frame. The battery life promises around 10 hours of web browsing—enough for most workdays. Connectivity features cover Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and the promise of 5G, with ports including two USB4, Surface Connect, and Nano-SIM options.

You’ll have two sleek color options, Platinum and Black, though the Snapdragon models still offer more playful choices. Do note, however, that stepping up from Snapdragon to Intel comes with a $400 price increase—reflected in enhanced features like anti-reflective displays and native x86 compatibility.

This is a significant launch for Microsoft, being their second time releasing hardware specifically tailored for business needs since the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6, which came with older Intel Core Ultra series 1 chips. The current versions bring fresh design elements from Snapdragon models, catering to users who prefer Intel’s processing power.

And finally, alongside these new devices, Microsoft unveils the new “Surface USB4 Dock”—a compact accessory that costs $199, a more affordable counterpart to last year’s Thunderbolt 4 Dock.

Both the Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 with Intel are up for pre-order now with a starting price of $1,499, with shipping expected to commence on February 18.