Surface Pro 7
{{Short description|2-in-1 detachable tablet computer developed by Microsoft}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2019}}
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| name = {{visible anchor|Surface Pro 7 | Pro 7+}}
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| logo = File:Microsoft Surface logo.svg
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| developer = Microsoft
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| family = Microsoft Surface
| type = 2-in-1 detachable
| generation = Seventh
| release date = Pro 7: {{Start date and age|2019|10|02|df=yes|br=y}}
Pro 7+: {{Start date and age|2021|1|11|df=yes|br=y}}
| retail availability = Pro 7: {{Start date and age|2019|10|22|df=yes|br=y}}
Pro 7+: {{Start date and age|2021|01|15|df=yes|br=y}}
| lifespan =
| price = Pro 7: USD 750 to 2,400
Pro 7+: USD 900 to 2,800
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| os = Windows 10 Home or Pro
(Upgradeable to Windows 11)
Windows 11 Home or Pro
| power =
| soc =
| cpu = Pro 7: Intel Core i3-1005G1, i5-1035G4, i7-1065G7
Pro 7+: Intel Core i3-1115G4, 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 1 TB SSD
Pro 7+: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB Removable SSD
| memory card = Pro 7: microSD
Pro 7+: SSD, microSD (Wi-Fi models only)
| camera = Front: 5 MP, 1080p HD
Rear: 8 MP, 1080p HD
| 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
| controllers =
| touchpad = On the Surface Type Cover
(sold separately)
| connectivity = WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5, USB-C, LTE
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| platform =
| service = Microsoft Store, OneDrive
| dimensions = 292 mm × 201 mm × 8.5 mm
(11.5 in x 7.9 in x 0.33 in)
| weight = i3: {{convert|775|g|lbs}}
i5: {{convert|775|g|lbs}}
i7: {{convert|790|g|lbs}}
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| compatibility =
| predecessor = Surface Pro 6
| successor = Surface Pro 8
| related = Surface Pro X
| website = {{url|https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-pro-7/tech-specs|www.surface.com}}
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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.{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/02/microsoft-surface-pro-7/|title=Microsoft's Surface Pro 7 gets a long-overdue USB-C port|website=Engadget|date=2 October 2019|access-date=2 October 2019}} An updated version of the device was introduced on 11 January 2021 called the Surface Pro 7+.{{Cite web|last=Blog|first=Microsoft Devices|date=|title=What's new in Surface for Business: enabling multinational deals and new product configurations|url=https://blogs.windows.com/devices/2021/01/11/introducing-surface-pro-7-for-business-purpose-built-to-empower-people-teams-and-classrooms-in-the-new-digital-age/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-01-11|website=Microsoft Devices Blog|language=en-US}} Surface Pro 7 and 7+ maintain the same form and design as previous models but with the Mini DisplayPort receptacle replaced by a USB-C port.{{Cite news|date=October 2, 2019|title=Microsoft announces Surface Pro 7 with long-awaited USB-C port|work=The Verge|url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/2/20885907/microsoft-surface-pro-7-2-in-1-features-price-specs-release-date-usb-c}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/configure/Surface-Pro-7/8N17J0M5ZZQS |title=Configure your New Surface Pro 7|website=www.microsoft.com}} The Surface Pro 7+ for Business starts at $900 and goes up to $2,800.{{Cite web|title=Surface Pro 7+ for Business: our classic 2-in-1 is faster than ever|url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/business/surface-pro-7-plus|access-date=2021-01-11|website=Surface for Business|language=en-us}}
Microsoft started offering the Surface Pro 7+ to consumers as announced at their Surface Event on September 22, 2021.{{Cite news|date=23 September 2021|title=Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio With Unique Hinge Design Unveiled, Surface Pro 8, Surface Duo 2 Launched|work=Gadgets 360|url=https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-pro-8-go-3-duo-2-price-launch-sale-date-october-5-specifications-features-2550716}}
Hardware
- The Surface Pro 7 is the 7th addition to Surface Pro lineup. The tablet is aimed towards professionals while the Surface Pro 7+ an updated version aimed towards the enterprise.
- 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.
- 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.{{cite web |title=Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Review |url=https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/surface-pro-7 |access-date=24 November 2020 |website=tom's guide|date=17 August 2020 }}
- The Surface Pro 7 includes 1 USB-C port, 1 USB A port, 1 3.5 mm audio port, 1 microSD card port (non-LTE models),{{cite web |date=2020-10-06 |title=What SD cards are compatible with my Surface? |url=https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/what-sd-cards-are-compatible-with-my-surface-1a97ff67-6d5c-89bf-3819-a60d80d7c9b2 |access-date=2021-11-16 |website=Microsoft Support |quote=Surface Pro 4 - 7 models and Surface Go models have a microSD card slot capable of reading and writing SDXC cards with UHS-I read/write speeds.}} and a Surface Connect port.{{cite web |title=Microsoft Surface Pro 7 review: Still the best Windows tablet you can buy |url=https://www.pcworld.com/article/3514697/microsoft-surface-pro-7-review.html |access-date=8 November 2020 |website=PCWorld}}
- The Surface Pro 7 size is 11.5 x 7.9 x 0.33 inches and weighs ~1.7 pounds.
- The Surface Pro 7's battery is 43.2Wh which offers battery life of ~8 hours. The Surface Pro 7+ for Business battery is 50.4Wh{{Cite web |title=Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ with LTE Advanced {{!}} First Look at Design, Specs, and Internals - YouTube |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBOSZfzDgBE |access-date=2021-01-11 |website=www.youtube.com}} 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.
Configuration
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! colspan="11" |Surface Pro 7{{cite web|title=Configure your Surface Pro 7 for Business|url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/config/Surface-Pro-7-for-Business/8QPR2SD9ZTFW|website=www.microsoft.com}} and Pro 7+{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Configure your Surface Pro 7+ for Business|url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/configure/Surface-Pro-7-for-Business/8P43N3K93409?crosssellid=fbt-w1b&selectedColor=86888a&preview=&previewModes=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=Microsoft}} Configuration Options | |||
| colspan="2" scope="col" width="17%" | Price Tier in USD
! rowspan="2" scope="col" | Version ! rowspan="2" scope="col" width="22%" | CPU ! rowspan="2" scope="col" width="25%" | GPU ! rowspan="2" scope="col" | RAM ! rowspan="2" scope="col" width="10%" | Internal storage ! rowspan="2" | LTE ! rowspan="2" | Fanless ! colspan="2" rowspan="2" |Color | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer
! Business | |||
| TBA
| $900 | rowspan="11" |Surface Pro 7+ |[https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/208652/intel-core-i3-1115g4-processor-6m-cache-up-to-4-10-ghz.html Intel Core i3-1115G4] |Intel UHD Graphics (48 execution units @1.25 GHz) | rowspan="5" |8 GB | rowspan="3" |128 GB | rowspan="2" {{Na}} | rowspan="7" {{Ya}} | style="border-style: solid none solid solid" | {{Color box|#f2f2f2|P|grey}} | style="border-style: solid solid solid none" | | |||
| TBA
| $1,000 | rowspan="6" |[https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/208922/intel-core-i5-1135g7-processor-8m-cache-up-to-4-20-ghz-with-ipu.html Intel Core i5-1135G7] | rowspan="6" |Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80 execution units @1.3 GHz) | style="border-style: solid none solid solid" | {{Color box|#f2f2f2|P|grey}} | style="border-style: solid solid solid none" | | |||
| TBA
| $1,150 | {{Ya}} | style="border-style: solid none solid solid" | {{Color box|#f2f2f2|P|grey}} | style="border-style: solid solid solid none" | | |||
| TBA
| $1,300 | rowspan="5" |256 GB | {{Na}} | style="border-style: solid none solid solid" | {{Color box|#f2f2f2|P|grey}} | style="border-style: solid solid solid none" | {{Color box|black|B|white}} | |||
| TBA
| $1,450 | {{Ya}} | style="border-style: solid none solid solid" | {{Color box|#f2f2f2|P|grey}} | style="border-style: solid solid solid none" | | |||
| TBA
| $1,500 | rowspan="5" |16 GB | {{Na}} | style="border-style: solid none solid solid" | {{Color box|#f2f2f2|P|grey}} | style="border-style: solid solid solid none" | | |||
| TBA
| $1,650 | {{Ya}} | style="border-style: solid none solid solid" | {{Color box|#f2f2f2|P|grey}} | style="border-style: solid solid solid none" | | |||
| TBA
| $1,600 | rowspan="4" |[https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/208921/intel-core-i7-1165g7-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz-with-ipu.html Intel Core i7-1165G7] | rowspan="4" |Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96 execution units @1.3GHz) | rowspan="4" {{Na}} | rowspan="4" {{Na}} | style="border-style: solid none solid solid" | {{Color box|#f2f2f2|P|grey}} | style="border-style: solid solid solid none" | {{Color box|black|B|white}} | |||
| TBA
| $2,000 | 512 GB | style="border-style: solid none solid solid" | {{Color box|#f2f2f2|P|grey}} | style="border-style: solid solid solid none" | {{Color box|black|B|white}} | |||
| TBA
| $2,400 | rowspan="2" |1 TB | style="border-style: solid none solid solid" | {{Color box|#f2f2f2|P|grey}} | style="border-style: solid solid solid none" | | |||
| TBA
| $2,800 | 32 GB | style="border-style: solid none solid solid" | {{Color box|#f2f2f2|P|grey}} | style="border-style: solid solid solid none" | | |||
| $750
| $850 | rowspan="7" |Surface Pro 7 | [https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/196588/intel-core-i3-1005g1-processor-4m-cache-up-to-3-40-ghz.html Intel Core i3-1005G1] | Intel UHD Graphics
(32 execution units @900 MHz) | 4 GB | rowspan="2" | 128 GB
| rowspan="7" {{Na}} | rowspan="4" {{Ya}} | style="border-style: solid none solid solid" | {{Color box|#f2f2f2|P|grey}} | style="border-style: solid solid solid none" | |
| $900
| $1,000 | rowspan="3" |[https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/196591/intel-core-i5-1035g4-processor-6m-cache-up-to-3-70-ghz.html Intel Core i5-1035G4] | rowspan="3" | Intel Iris Plus Graphics (48 execution units @1.05 GHz) | rowspan="2" | 8 GB
| style="border-style: solid none solid solid" | {{Color box|#f2f2f2|P|grey}} | style="border-style: solid solid solid none" | | |
| $1,200
| $1,300 | rowspan="3" | 256 GB
| style="border-style: solid none solid solid" | {{Color box|#f2f2f2|P|grey}} | style="border-style: solid solid solid none" | {{Color box|black|B|white}} | ||
| $1,400
| $1,500 | rowspan="4" | 16 GB
| style="border-style: solid none solid solid" | {{Color box|#f2f2f2|P|grey}} | style="border-style: solid solid solid none" | | ||
| $1,500
| $1,600 | rowspan="3" |[https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/196597/intel-core-i7-1065g7-processor-8m-cache-up-to-3-90-ghz.html Intel Core i7-1065G7] | rowspan="3" | Intel Iris Plus Graphics (64 execution units @1.1 GHz) | rowspan="3" {{Na}} | style="border-style: solid none solid solid" | {{Color box|#f2f2f2|P|grey}} | style="border-style: solid solid solid none" | {{Color box|black|B|white}} | |
| $1,900
| $2,000 | 512 GB
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| $2,300
| $2,400 | 1 TB
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Consumer models come preloaded with Windows 10 Home
Business models come preloaded with Windows 10 Pro
Timeline
{{Surface timeline}}
References
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{{S-start}}
{{Succession box
| title = Surface Pro
| years = 7th generation
| before = Surface Pro 6
| after = Surface Pro 8
| with = Surface Laptop 3, Surface Pro X
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