Microsoft Surface Pro 9 – 13 inch Touch-Screen – Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) - 16GB RAM - 512GB SSD

The Microsoft Surface Pro 9 refines the 2-in-1 formula with 12th Gen Intel processors, improved efficiency, and 5G connectivity options (on the SQ3 ARM model). Here’s a detailed look at the Intel Core i5 variant:

Key Specifications:

• Display: 13" PixelSense Flow (2880 × 1920, 267 PPI) with 120Hz refresh rate

• Processor: 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1235U (10 cores: 2 Performance + 8 Efficiency, up to 4.4GHz Turbo)

• RAM: 16GB LPDDR5 (faster than Pro 8’s LPDDR4x, but still not upgradable)

• Storage: 512GB NVMe SSD (user-replaceable with Microsoft-approved service)

• Graphics: Intel Iris Xe (improved over 11th Gen, good for light creative work)

• OS: Windows 11 (optimized for touch/pen)

• Battery: Up to 15.5 hours (varies by usage; real-world ≈ 8–10 hrs)

• Ports: 2 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), Surface Connect, Surface Keyboard port

• Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1

• Weight: 1.94 lbs (880g) (without keyboard)

• Colors: Platinum, Graphite, Sapphire, Forest (new options)

Key Improvements Over Surface Pro 8:

✅ 12th Gen Intel CPU – Better multi-core performance & efficiency (E-cores for battery life).
✅ LPDDR5 RAM – Faster memory bandwidth for smoother multitasking.
✅ Wi-Fi 6E – Future-proof wireless connectivity.
✅ More Color Options – Sapphire and Forest are new.
✅ Same Great 120Hz Display – Excellent for inking and scrolling.