Surface Pro 7

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Surface Pro 7 | Pro 7+
Microsoft Surface logo.svg
Developer Microsoft
Product family Microsoft Surface
Type 2-in-1 detachable
GenerationSeventh
Release datePro 7: 2 October 2019;
4 years ago
 (2019-10-02)
Pro 7+: 11 January 2021;
3 years ago
 (2021-01-11)
AvailabilityPro 7: 22 October 2019;
4 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 system Windows 10 Home or Pro
(Upgradeable to Windows 11)
Windows 11 Home or Pro
CPU Pro 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 storage Pro 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)
Connectivity WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5, USB-C, LTE
Online services Microsoft 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)
Predecessor Surface Pro 6
Successor Surface Pro 8
Related Surface Pro X
Website www.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]

Contents

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

Hardware

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

Surface Pro 7 [11] [4] and Pro 7+ [5] [12] Configuration Options
Price Tier in USDVersionCPUGPURAMInternal storageLTEFanlessColor
ConsumerBusiness
TBA$900Surface Pro 7+ Intel Core i3-1115G4 Intel UHD Graphics

(48 execution units @1.25 GHz)

8 GB128 GBDark Red x.svgYes check.svg P 
TBA$1,000 Intel Core i5-1135G7 Intel Iris Xe Graphics

(80 execution units @1.3 GHz)

 P 
TBA$1,150Yes check.svg P 
TBA$1,300256 GBDark Red x.svg P  B 
TBA$1,450Yes check.svg P 
TBA$1,50016 GBDark Red x.svg P 
TBA$1,650Yes check.svg P 
TBA$1,600 Intel Core i7-1165G7 Intel Iris Xe Graphics

(96 execution units @1.3GHz)

Dark Red x.svgDark Red x.svg P  B 
TBA$2,000512 GB P  B 
TBA$2,4001 TB P 
TBA$2,80032 GB P 
$750$850Surface Pro 7 Intel Core i3-1005G1 Intel UHD Graphics

(32 execution units @900 MHz)

4 GB128 GBDark Red x.svgYes check.svg P 
$900$1,000 Intel Core i5-1035G4 Intel Iris Plus Graphics
(48 execution units @1.05 GHz)
8 GB P 
$1,200$1,300256 GB P  B 
$1,400$1,50016 GB P 
$1,500$1,600 Intel Core i7-1065G7 Intel Iris Plus Graphics
(64 execution units @1.1 GHz)
Dark Red x.svg P  B 
$1,900$2,000512 GB P  B 
$2,300$2,4001 TB P 

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

Timeline

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)Surface Pro 7

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Preceded by Surface Pro
7th generation
With: Surface Laptop 3, Surface Pro X
Succeeded by