Here are the specs of the Microsoft Surface Pro 9 5G with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the “Compare Specs” button.
This laptop can convert itself into a tablet PC or be used in stand and tent modes.
Convertible 2-in-1 laptop with detachable keyboard
It can transform itself into a tablet PC by detaching the keyboard deck.
Tablet PC
The device can be used as a tablet, without a keyboard connected to it.
Ultraportable (small laptop)
The light weight and small dimensions make this ultraportable laptop easy to carry around or travel with.
Premium-class laptop
It belongs to the laptop maker’s premium-class lineup.
This notebook provides a basic computing power. It can be used for the daily home and office tasks, but operation won’t be as smooth as on the mid-range or high-performance laptops. On the positive side, entry-level laptops tend to be very power efficient. Read more about performance of the laptop in the CPU, GPU, RAM, and Storage sections below.
This is a small display size, typical for ultraportable laptops. There are however laptops with even smaller screens, with diagonals of 12.5″ or less.
The screen supports finger touch input, including multi-touch gestures.
Active digitizer pen input
The screen supports active digitizer pen input, besides the common finger multi-touch input. In comparison to simple capacitive pens you can use on any touchscreen, active digitizer pen input provides advanced features like pressure sensitivity. Check with the laptop seller whether the active pen is included in the package.
This screen resolution provides a decent picture sharpness and a lot of space on the display for the user interface and apps. It’s better than the popular Full HD but not as good as the premium-class 4K and similar.
Displays based on IPS technology provide much wider viewing angles than the budget-class TN screens.
3:2 aspect ratio
The 3:2 aspect ratio makes the screen taller than the common 16:9 ratio. 3:2 is more suitable for document editing and productivity than the video-centric 16:9.
High refresh rate of 120Hz
The 120Hz display refresh rate is higher than the common 60Hz. It enables smoother movement of objects on the screen. It’s important for gaming and watching fast-paced action and sports. The 120Hz rate also makes webpage scrolling much smoother than on the basic 60Hz displays.
The multiple CPUs listed above mean you have multiple CPU options at the time of the laptop purchase.
The 8GB RAM size is the standard one in 2023. It provides comfortable multi-tasking for the most home and office users.
16GB RAM
16GB and greater RAM sizes are recommended for heavy multitasking, gaming, and specialized programs that require a lot of RAM.
The multiple options above mean there are multiple laptop configurations with different RAM choices.
128GB is a relatively small storage space. However, it is usable if you don’t store a lot of large files like movies and don’t install a lot of programs.
256GB SSD
256GB is a decent capacity. If you tend to download and store a lot of large files like movies and install many programs, 512GB or more is a better choice.
512GB SSD
512GB storage capacity is recommended if you store a lot of large files and install many programs.
The SSD type of storage provides noticeably smoother user experience than the old HDD type.
The multiple storage options above mean there are multiple laptop configurations with different storage choices.
Touchscreen
Active digitizer pen (optional)
As usual, the device features a pair of built-in stereo speakers.
Combo microphone and headphones audio jack
This laptop has the ordinary 3.5mm combo audio jack that supports both headphone output and microphone input simultaneously.
Besides the usual frontal camera, this device features a rear cam as well. The cameras feature 5 and 10 Megapixel sensors, respectively.
Face-recognition camera
The dedicated infra-red face recognition cameras in laptops are used for Windows Hello log-ins, without password typing.
The 802.11AX is the latest Wi-Fi wireless networking standard. It’s also known as Wi-Fi 6. When connected to 802.11AX-compatible routers, the 802.11AX modules in laptops bring improvements over the older standards in terms of data transfer speeds and multi-device connectivity.
5G mobile broadband
The laptop has a built-in module for 5G mobile broadband connectivity.
Bluetooth
This laptop has a built-in Bluetooth module. It enables you to wirelessly connect the computer to Bluetooth peripherals like Bluetooth mice and keyboards, as well as to smartphones, and other compatible devices.
A pair of compact Type-C USB ports.
The laptop can deliver digital video output via USB-C.
The laptop has no SD card slots. For reading from and writing to SD and microSD memory cards, you’ll have to use a separately sold memory card reader via a USB cable.
A proprietary Microsoft Surface port for charging, docking, and compatible accessories.
The battery life varies depending on usage, settings, and other factors.
Windows 11 Home is aimed at the regular home and office computer users. Only select business users need the Professional edition.
A typical laptop warranty.
The listed specs are general / worldwide specs of the model. Some of its specs may vary depending on the particular configuration and region.
