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Surface Pro 7 | Pro 7+
DeveloperMicrosoft
Product familyMicrosoft Surface
Type2-in-1 detachable
GenerationSeventh
Release datePro 7: 2 October 2019;
5 years ago
 (2019-10-02)
Pro 7+: 11 January 2021;
3 years ago
 (2021-01-11)
AvailabilityPro 7: 22 October 2019;
5 years ago
 (2019-10-22)
Pro 7+: 15 January 2021;
3 years ago
 (2021-01-15)
Introductory pricePro 7: USD 750 to 2,400
Pro 7+: USD 900 to 2,800
Operating systemWindows 10 Home or Pro
(Upgradeable to Windows 11)
Windows 11 Home or Pro
CPUPro 7: Intel Core i3-1005G1, i5-1035G4, i7-1065G7
Pro 7+: Intel Core i3-1115G4, i5-1135G7, i7-1165G7
MemoryPro 7: 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB LPDDR4x RAM
Pro 7+: 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB LPDDR4x RAM
StoragePro 7: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB SSD
Pro 7+: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB Removable SSD
Removable storagePro 7: microSD
Pro 7+: SSD, microSD (Wi-Fi models only)
Display12.3 inch touchscreen
PixelSense Display
2736 x 1824, 267 PPI
3:2 Aspect Ratio
GraphicsPro 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
SoundOmnisonic Speakers with Dolby Audio, 3.5 mm headphone jack
InputBuilt in: touchscreen, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer
Sold Separately: type cover, mouse, stylus pen, Surface Dial
CameraFront: 5 MP, 1080p HD
Rear: 8 MP, 1080p HD
TouchpadOn the Surface Type Cover
(sold separately)
ConnectivityWiFi 6, Bluetooth 5, USB-C, LTE
Online servicesMicrosoft Store, OneDrive
Dimensions292 mm × 201 mm × 8.5 mm
(11.5 in x 7.9 in x 0.33 in)
Massi3: 775 grams (1.709 lb)
i5: 775 grams (1.709 lb)
i7: 790 grams (1.74 lb)
PredecessorSurface Pro 6
SuccessorSurface Pro 8
RelatedSurface Pro X
Websitewww.surface.com

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 11 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 Mini DisplayPort 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]

Microsoft started offering the Surface Pro 7+ to consumers as announced at their Surface Event on September 22, 2021.[6]

Hardware

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  • 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.[7]
  • 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),[8] 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.[7]
  • The Surface Pro 7's battery is 43.2Wh which offers battery life of ~8 hours.[7][9] The Surface Pro 7+ for Business battery is 50.4Wh[10] for even longer life.

Software

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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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Surface Pro 7[11][4] and Pro 7+[5][12] Configuration Options
Price Tier in USD Version CPU GPU RAM Internal storage LTE Fanless Color
Consumer Business
TBA $900 Surface Pro 7+ Intel Core i3-1115G4 Intel UHD Graphics

(48 execution units @1.25 GHz)

8 GB 128 GB No Yes  P 
TBA $1,000 Intel Core i5-1135G7 Intel Iris Xe Graphics

(80 execution units @1.3 GHz)

 P 
TBA $1,150 Yes  P 
TBA $1,300 256 GB No  P   B 
TBA $1,450 Yes  P 
TBA $1,500 16 GB No  P 
TBA $1,650 Yes  P 
TBA $1,600 Intel Core i7-1165G7 Intel Iris Xe Graphics

(96 execution units @1.3GHz)

No No  P   B 
TBA $2,000 512 GB  P   B 
TBA $2,400 1 TB  P 
TBA $2,800 32 GB  P 
$750 $850 Surface Pro 7 Intel Core i3-1005G1 Intel UHD Graphics

(32 execution units @900 MHz)

4 GB 128 GB No Yes  P 
$900 $1,000 Intel Core i5-1035G4 Intel Iris Plus Graphics
(48 execution units @1.05 GHz)
8 GB  P 
$1,200 $1,300 256 GB  P   B 
$1,400 $1,500 16 GB  P 
$1,500 $1,600 Intel Core i7-1065G7 Intel Iris Plus Graphics
(64 execution units @1.1 GHz)
No  P   B 
$1,900 $2,000 512 GB  P   B 
$2,300 $2,400 1 TB  P 

 Platinum   Black 
Consumer models come preloaded with Windows 10 Home
Business models come preloaded with Windows 10 Pro

Timeline

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Timeline of Surface devices
Surface Duo 2Surface DuoSurface Hub 3Surface Hub 2SSurface HubSurface Studio 2Surface Studio 2Surface StudioSurface Laptop SESurface Laptop Studio 2Surface Laptop StudioSurface Laptop Go 3Surface Laptop Go 2Surface Laptop GoSurface Laptop (7th generation)Surface Laptop 6Surface Laptop 5Surface Laptop 4Surface Laptop 3Surface Laptop 2Surface LaptopSurface Book 3Surface Book 2Surface BookSurface Pro XSurface Pro XSurface Go 4Surface Go 3Surface Go 2Surface GoSurface Pro (11th generation)Surface Pro 10Surface Pro 9Surface Pro 8Surface Pro 7Surface Pro 7Surface Pro 6Surface Pro (2017)Surface Pro 4Surface Pro 3Surface Pro 2Surface ProSurface 3Surface 2Surface (2012 tablet)

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Microsoft's Surface Pro 7 gets a long-overdue USB-C port". Engadget. 2 October 2019. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
  2. ^ a b 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. ^ a b "Configure your New Surface Pro 7". www.microsoft.com.
  5. ^ a b "Surface Pro 7+ for Business: our classic 2-in-1 is faster than ever". Surface for Business. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
  6. ^ "Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio With Unique Hinge Design Unveiled, Surface Pro 8, Surface Duo 2 Launched". Gadgets 360. 23 September 2021.
  7. ^ a b c "Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Review". tom's guide. 17 August 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  8. ^ "What SD cards are compatible with my Surface?". Microsoft Support. 6 October 2020. Retrieved 16 November 2021. 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.
  9. ^ a b "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.
  11. ^ "Configure your Surface Pro 7 for Business". www.microsoft.com.
  12. ^ "Configure your Surface Pro 7+ for Business". Microsoft.
Preceded by Surface Pro
7th generation
With: Surface Laptop 3, Surface Pro X
Succeeded by