More than ever, graphics and AI processing power are two most tapped upon aspects to deliver new experiences and the Microsoft SQ1 based on the Qualcomm 8cx Gen 2 does just that.ĭespite the newer processor, Microsoft claims the Surface Pro X with SQ2 processor boast up to 15 hours of battery life in everyday usage and improved performance through using apps optimized for Windows on ARM (yes, it's ARM-based processor, not an x86 processor) such as new Microsoft 365 applications like Edge and Teams.Įverything else is in terms of design, features and experience is identical to the Surface Pro X that debuted a year back, so do check out my detailed hands-on article here for more inputs. Adreno 685 on the SQ1), and a more powerful AI Engine with the Hexagon 690 DSP (vs.

Very little is different between both processors, except that the newer Gen 2 version has a more powerful Adreno 690 GPU (vs.

Like the Microsoft SQ1 powering the previous model that's based off the Qualcomm 8cx compute platform, the SQ2 is now based on the updated Qualcomm 8cx Gen 2. The updated Surface Pro X announced today sports everything we loved from last year's model, but now updated with a more powerful Microsoft SQ2 processor. Part of the reason is also due to the cleverly designed Surface Pro X Slim Pen that's work swell and is easily stowed away with the Surface Pro X keyboard. A forward looking design, near edge-to-edge display, an excellent microphone array, a must-buy optional keyboard cover because it's so smartly designed, it's probably the very reason you'll want a detachable notebook like the Surface Pro X.

Note: This article was first published on 1st October2020, and is re-published as the new Surface Pro X models are now available in retail.Įxactly a year back, I described the Surface Pro X as Microsoft's sassiest Surface device ever and that statement still stands today. Microsoft Surface Pro X gets a more powerful processor and a new colour option

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