Surface Pro 6
{{Short description|2018 tablet computer by Microsoft}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2018}}
{{Infobox information appliance
| name = {{visible anchor|Surface Pro 6}}
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| logo = File:Microsoft Surface logo.svg
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| developer = Microsoft
| manufacturer =
| family = Microsoft Surface
| type = 2-in-1 detachable
| generation = Sixth
| release date = {{Start date and age|2018|10|16}}
| retail availability =
| lifespan =
| price = USD 899 to 2,299
| discontinued =
| units sold =
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| os = Windows 10 Home Consumer
Windows 10 Pro Business
| power =
| soc =
| cpu = Intel Core i5-8250U
Intel Core i5-8350U
Intel Core i7-8650U
| memory = 16 GB, 8 GB RAM
| storage = 1 TB, 512 GB, 256 GB, 128 GB SSD
| memory card = microSD
| display = 12.3 inch touchscreen
PixelSense Display
2736 x 1824, 267 PPI
3:2 Aspect Ratio
| graphics = UHD Graphics 620
| sound = 1.6 W stereo speakers with Dolby Audio, 3.5 mm headphone jack, Dual microphones
| input = Built in: touchscreen, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope
Sold Separately: type cover, mouse, stylus pen, Surface Dial
| controllers =
| camera = Front: 5 MP, 1080p HD
Rear: 8 MP, 1080p HD
| touchpad = On the Surface Type Cover
(sold separately)
| connectivity = WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.1, Mini DisplayPort
| currentfw =
| platform =
| service = Microsoft Store, OneDrive
| dimensions = 292 mm x 201 mm x 8.5 mm
(11.5 in x 7.9 in x 0.33 in)
| weight = i5: {{convert|770|g|lbs|abbr=on}}
i7: {{convert|784|g|lbs|abbr=on}}
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| compatibility =
| predecessor = Surface Pro 5th Gen
| successor = Surface Pro 7
| related = Surface
| website = {{url|http://www.surface.com|www.surface.com}}
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The Surface Pro 6 is a 2-in-1 detachable tablet computer developed by Microsoft. It is the sixth generation of Surface Pro and was announced alongside the Surface Laptop 2 on October 2, 2018 at an event in New York.{{cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/2/17929822/microsoft-surface-event-2018-highlights-news-recap-surface-laptop-pro|title=The 5 biggest announcements from the Microsoft Surface event|publisher=}} It was released on 16th of that same month.
Configurations
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! colspan="7" |Surface Pro 6 Configuration Options {{cite web|url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/config/Surface-Pro-6/8ZCNC665SLQ5|title=Configure your Surface Pro 6|website=www.microsoft.com}}{{cite web|url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/surface-pro-6-for-business/8xjq3d3lrp0r|title=Buy Surface Pro 6 for Business - Microsoft Store|website=Microsoft Store}} |
| colspan="2" scope="col" width="25%" | Price tier in AUD
! rowspan="2" scope="col" width="20%" | CPU ! rowspan="2" scope="col" width="20%" | GPU ! rowspan="2" | RAM ! rowspan="2" scope="col" | Internal ! rowspan="2" scope="col" | Color |
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| Consumer
! Business |
| $899
| $999 | rowspan="3" | Intel Core i5 | rowspan="6" | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | rowspan="2" | 8 GB | 128 GB | align="left" | {{Color box|#f2f2f2|P|grey}} |
| $1,199
| $1,299 | rowspan="2" | 256 GB | align="left" | {{Color box|#f2f2f2|P|grey}} {{Color box|black|B|white}} |
| $1,399
| $1,499 | 16 GB | align="left" | {{Color box|#f2f2f2|P|grey}} |
| $1,499
| $1,549 | rowspan="3" |Intel Core i7 | 8 GB | 256 GB | align="left" | {{Color box|#f2f2f2|P|grey}} {{Color box|black|B|white}} |
| $1,899
| $1,949 | rowspan="2" |16 GB | 512 GB | align="left" |{{Color box|#f2f2f2|P|grey}} {{Color box|black|B|white}} |
| $2,299
| $2,349 | 1 TB | align="left" | {{Color box|#f2f2f2|P|grey}} |
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Features
= Hardware =
This sixth generation Surface computer line has all been updated to Intel's eighth generation Kaby Lake Refresh Core-i5 and Core-i7 CPUs. It is available with either 8 or 16 GB of RAM, 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB of Solid State Storage, and business or consumer models. Business models are pre-installed with Windows 10 Pro while Consumer SKUs are pre-installed with Windows 10 Home.{{cite web|url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/10/surface-pro-6-and-surface-laptop-2-new-internals-new-color-old-ports/|title=Surface Pro 6 and Surface Laptop 2: New internals, new color, old ports|publisher=}}
The port configuration on the Surface Pro 6 remains the same as previous generations with one Surface Connect, USB 3.0 type-A port, one Mini DisplayPort, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and a microSD card reader. Unlike the Surface Go, a USB-C port is not present on the Surface Pro 6. The optional Surface type cover attaches to a magnetic pin port at the bottom of the device which is identical physically to the previous Surface Pro model.
The Surface Pro 6 features a 12.3 inch PixelSense display with a resolution of 2736x1824. Unlike its predecessors, that used Sharp sourced displays, the Surface Pro 6 display is made by LG.
The Surface Pro 6 brings back the Matte Black color option, an option previously not seen since the original Surface Pro.{{Cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/technology/surface-laptop-2-pro-6-review-microsoft-s-pcs-are-back-in-black-20181018-p50ac9.html|title=Surface Laptop 2, Pro 6 review: Microsoft's PCs are back, in black|last=Sharma|first=Krishan|date=2018-10-17|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|language=en|access-date=2018-12-15}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/p/surface-pro-6/8zcnc665slq5|title=Introducing the New Surface Pro 6 – Ultra-light and Versatile – Microsoft Surface|website=Microsoft Store|language=en-au|access-date=2018-12-15}}
When the brightness is changed to 200 nits, the Surface Pro 6 draws 5W of power.{{Cite web|url=https://www.anandtech.com/show/13471/the-microsoft-surface-pro-6-review-more-than-a-color|title=The Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Review: More Than A Color|last=Howse|first=Brett|website=www.anandtech.com|access-date=2018-12-18}} When being charged, the Surface Pro 6 has three different power modes to change how it draws power: Suggested, Better Performance, and Best Performance. When the Surface Pro 6 is not being charged, it adds another power mode in: Battery Saver, Recommended, Better Performance, Best Performance. The battery life on the Surface Pro 6 comes in at 9 hours.
= Software =
All consumer configurations of the Surface Pro 6 are pre-installed with Windows 10 Home 64-bit. Business configurations are pre-installed with Windows 10 Pro. Both include 30-day trials of Microsoft Office 365.
Also, can be upgraded to Windows 11
= Accessories =
- An optional Type Cover covered with Alcantara material available in four different colors.
- An optional Surface pen with tilt support and up to 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity and is available in four different colors.
- There are two styles of Surface Mouse available in three colors. They are the Surface Mobile Mouse and the Surface Arc Mouse.
- The Surface Pro 6 is compatible with the Surface dial for additional shortcuts and functionality.
- An optional Surface Connect to USB-C Adapter (HVU-00003) which attaches to the docking/AC adapter "Surface Connect" port. The adapter supports USB 3, Display Port alternate mode, and charging via USB Power Delivery. Microsoft has discontinued this product.
- optional Surface docks: Surface Dock 1661, Surface Dock 2
Reception
The Surface Pro 6 received generally favourable reviews, with many reviewers praising its high performance and long battery life; however, it was criticised for lacking USB-C ports.
Timeline
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References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/surface-pro-6/8zcnc665slq5}}
- {{YouTube|pAueQoU8TQQ|Introducing the Surface Pro 6}}
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{{Succession box
| title = Surface Pro
| years = 6th generation
| before = Surface Pro (2017)
| after = Surface Pro 7
| with = Surface Laptop 2
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