Summary

  • Surface Pro 11 and Laptop 7 have arrived on THE Microsoft Store, featuring Snapdragon X processors and up to 64GB RAM.
  • Surface Pro 11 offers Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite and optional OLED display; Laptop 7 has A new design with thinner bezels.
  • Copilot+ features on these devices allow for image creation, photo editing, and live captions powered by AI.

After much excitement and speculation, they're finally here. The Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 have been released to the wild, marking the beginning of Microsoft's Copilot+ chapter with Windows. If you're keen to get started with using advanced, on-board AI in Windows, here's everything you need to know about these devices.

Microsoft Copilot+: Everything you can do with your new AI PC

AI PCs are here, and there's a lot you can do with them

By  Rich Woods

The Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 have now been released on the Microsoft Store

As announced on Windows Blogs, the Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 are now available to purchase. They should be available in all retailers that carry Surface devices, but if you order from Microsoft itself, you unlock a special 64GB RAM model to keep everything running extra smooth.

So, what's in the box? For the Surface Pro 11, you can grab the Snapdragon X Plus model with an LCD display, or upgrade to a Snapdragon X Elite and grab an OLED screen with it. Most of the models come with 16GB of RAM, but the Platinum-colored model also has a 32GB option. Every color has a 512GB or 1TB SSD option. Pricing for the Surface Pro 11 starts at $999.

For the Surface Laptop 7, you can choose between a 13.8 and a 15-inch screen, with either a Snapdragon X Plus or Elite under the hood. For memory, you can pick between 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB of RAM, and the storage ranges from 512GB to 1TB of SSD space. The laptop's color influences which hardware choices you can pick, so if you don't see a specific option, try flicking between the models to find the one you want. The Surface Laptop 7 starts at $999.

Copilot+ is now out in the wild

With the release of the Surface Pro 11 and the Surface Laptop 7, we now have Microsoft's very first Copilot+ devices. This means you can create images, edit photos, and get live captions, all running on the device's hardware. The Recall feature has been held back for now, but you can expect to see it return in a future update. Check out the Windows Experience Blog for more details and instructions on how to enable these features.

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    CPU
    Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus or Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite
    GPU
    Qualcomm Adreno
    Display type
    IPS or OLED PixelSense Flow
    Display (Size, Resolution)
    13-inch, 2880x1920
    RAM
    16GB or 32GB LPDDR5x
    Storage
    256GB, 512GB, or 1TB SSD

    The Surface Pro 11 is Microsoft's best tablet yet, powered by the al-new Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chipset and featuring an optional OLED display for the first time ever, resulting in a stunning visual experience. It also comes with new AI features as part of Copilot+.

    Battery
    Up to 14 hours of video playback (Wi-Fi model)
    Ports
    2x USB4 and 1x Surface Connect
    Operating System
    Windows 11
    Webcam
    5MP + IR 1440p front-facing camera, 10MP rear-facing camera
    Cellular connectivity
    Yes, optional 5G
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi 7
    Bluetooth
    Bluetooth 5.4
    Form factor
    Tablet (2-in-1)
    Dimensions
    11.3 x 8.2 x 0.37 inches
    Weight
    1.97 pounds
    Speakers
    Dual 2W stereo speakers
    Colors
    Platinum, Black, Sapphire, or Dune
    Price
    Starting at $1,000
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    CPU
    Up to Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite
    GPU
    Qualcomm Adreno
    Display type
    IPS touchscreen LCD, anti-reflective, 1400:1 contrast ratio, up to 120Hz
    Display (Size, Resolution)
    13.8-inch, 2304x1536 or 15-inch, 2496x1664
    RAM
    Up to 64GB LPDDR5x
    Storage
    Up to 1TB Gen 4 SSD

    The Surface Laptop 7 is the first major shakeup the lineup has received since its inception, with a brand-new design with thinner bezels, plus a new haptic touchpad. The laptop now comes in 13.8- or 15-inch models, and it's powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite or Snapdragon X plus chips.

    Battery
    54-66Wh
    Ports
    2x USB4, 1x USB Type-A, 1x Surface Connect
    Operating System
    Windows 11
    Webcam
    1080p Surface Studio Camera
    Cellular connectivity
    No
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi 7
    Bluetooth
    Bluetooth 5.4
    Form factor
    Laptop
    Dimensions
    11.85 x 8.67 x 0.69in; 15-inch: 12.96 x 9.41 x 0.72in
    Weight
    13-inch: 2.96 pounds; 15-inch: 3.67 pounds
    Speakers
    Omnisonic speakers
    Colors
    Platinum, Graphite, Sapphire, Dune
    Price
    Starts at $1,000