Surface Pro 10 rumors: The Business model is here, but what about the consumer variants?

The Surface Pro 10 is finally here, at least for business users. The company fully took the veil off the Surface 10 on March 21, revealing a device that’s not too different from its predecessor both on paper and off. Of course, the consumer version has yet to hit and there’s a possibility it could have a few minor surprises in store for us. With that in mind, here’s everything we know about the Surface Pro 10 and what we’d like to see from the commercial version.

Will there be a Microsoft Surface Pro 10?

Considering the business model is already available, yes, there will be a consumer version. What we don’t know is whether or not there will be any significant differences between the consumer and business releases. Initially, we anticipated a major update, as this new model marks the tenth anniversary of the Surface Pro. While there may be some spec surprises or options, odds are the same general design will apply here.

On the other hand, previously all Surface Pro models have released their consumer and business models at the same time, which makes this a notable break from their usual pattern. Connecting the dots, there may still be some bigger secrets in store for us after all. More than likely, this is down to the rumors that the Intel and ARM versions will launch concurrently.

What is the most likely Microsoft Surface Pro 10 release date?

• Surface Pro 10 (Enterprise) — March 21, 2024
• Surface Pro 9 — October 25, 2022
• Surface Pro 8 — October 5, 2021

Looking at Microsoft’s history, it would make sense to predict the consumer Surface Pro 10 release date will happen in October as is the tradition. That said, there have been more than a few whispers suggesting the company may release the consumer model as early as June of this year. Given that we already have a business model, I’d say Spring of 2024 is more likely than fall this time around.

What rumored specs and features could the Surface Pro 10 have?

While earlier rumors claimed the Surface Pro 10 would offer a Snapdragon X Elite option alongside its Intel processors, the Surface Pro 10 for Business solely offers Meteor Lake chips. Specifically, you can choose between a Core Ultra 5 135U or an Intel Core Ultra 8 165U. You also have plenty of configurations to choose from with builds up to 64GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.

On the display front, there’s a 13-inch PixelSense Flow touch display with a resolution of 2,880 x 1,920 with a refresh rate of 120Hz, and an aspect ratio of 3:2. There’s no OLED option, though I hold out a small shred of hope such a feature could hit one of the consumer models. While it’s unlikely the Pro 10 consumer variants will look any different from the Business model, that isn’t to say nothing exciting is coming on the display front.

A strong rumor from Windows Central suggests an 11-inch model could debut alongside the Pro’s more typical 13-inch display. The same report claims the Surface Pro 10 could have smaller bezels, and both models could sport a 120Hz refresh rate. Considering the Pro 9 already has 120Hz on the 13-inch display, it’s unsurprising that the 11-inch model would also get the same refresh rate.

Another big change of the Surface Pro 10 for Business is the addition of built-in Copilot and a few other AI-focused features such as AI Explorer. This new feature lets you catalog everything you do on your PC so you can search for moments in a timeline using natural language. This would help you track what you did in apps, docs, web pages, conversations, and much more. Odds are we will see a similar showing with the consumer model, though it might have a few more consumer friendly additions like AI image editors or more. That’s just speculation on our end, however.

Are there any other big rumored changes that might apply to the consumer version of the Surface Pro 10? You bet. If a recent rumor from Windows Central is to be believed, we could see Intel and Arm units launch simultaneously. This is a change from last year, when the ARM-based Surface Pro 9 5G came a bit later than the Intel models.

Today, the Pro 9’s SQ3 SoC utilizes the latest Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 technology, making it about as good as it gets with Arm at the moment. With the Snapdragon X Elite, though, the Surface Pro 10 could be a total beast when it comes to Arm-based performance.

As for the Intel model, the Surface Pro 10 will almost certainly utilize Intel’s 14th-gen processors with a choice between the Core 5 or Core 7 and maybe even the Core Ultra. These processors launched in October 2023 and are a logical upgrade path for Microsoft’s hybrid tablet. Just like in 2022, I imagine the Surface Pro 10 Intel model will not have a 5G option, but the Arm one probably will.

What might the Surface Pro 10 price be?

• Surface Pro 10 for Business— $1199 and up
• Surface Pro 9 — $1100 and up
• Surface Pro 8 — $1099 and up

The Microsoft Surface Pro line has been creeping upward for a few years now, a trend we expect to see with the consumer version of the Surface Pro 10 as well. While we don’t know exactly what the Surface Pro 10 price will be, it will likely be somewhere around $1150 or so. For reference, Surface Pro 9 for Business was only slightly more expensive than the starting price for the consumer models.

Should you wait for the Microsoft Surface Pro 10?

If you’re looking for a high-end tablet that can also play nicely on productivity, the Surface Pro series is a great choice, and the Pro 9 ($830 at Amazon) already packs a ton of power. Still, the Surface Pro 10 is probably only a few months away, and for that reason, I’d wait. The Surface Pro 10 could have some extensive upgrades, for starters. It also means the Surface Pro 9 will likely be cheaper soon as stores look to unload their existing inventories.

Then again, there are other Pro-level tablets that you might consider if you’re not 100% sold on the notion of getting a Surface Pro 10. The most obvious alternatives are the Apple iPad Pro ($786 at Amazon) and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra ($1119 at Samsung). However, neither product will run Windows, which could be a deal-breaker for some.