Surface Pro 6

2018 tablet computer by Microsoft

Surface Pro 6

DeveloperMicrosoftProduct familyMicrosoft SurfaceType2-in-1 detachableGenerationSixthRelease dateOctober 16, 2018; 5 years ago (2018-10-16)Introductory priceUSD 899 to 2,299Operating systemWindows 10 Home Consumer
Windows 10 Pro BusinessCPUIntel Core i5-8250U
Intel Core i5-8350U
Intel Core i7-8650UMemory16 GB, 8 GB RAMStorage1 TB, 512 GB, 256 GB, 128 GB SSDRemovable storagemicroSDDisplay12.3 inch touchscreen
PixelSense Display
2736 x 1824, 267 PPI
3:2 Aspect RatioGraphicsUHD Graphics 620Sound1.6 W stereo speakers with Dolby Audio, 3.5 mm headphone jack, Dual microphonesInputBuilt in: touchscreen, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope
Sold Separately: type cover, mouse, stylus pen, Surface DialCameraFront: 5 MP, 1080p HD
Rear: 8 MP, 1080p HDTouchpadOn the Surface Type Cover
(sold separately)ConnectivityWiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.1, Mini DisplayPortOnline servicesMicrosoft Store, OneDriveDimensions292 mm x 201 mm x 8.5 mm
(11.5 in x 7.9 in x 0.33 in)Massi5: 770 g (1.70 lb)
i7: 784 g (1.728 lb)PredecessorSurface Pro 5th GenSuccessorSurface Pro 7RelatedSurfaceWebsitewww.surface.com

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The Surface Pro 6 is a 2-in-1 detachable tablet computer developed by Microsoft. It is the sixth generation of Surface Pro and was announced alongside the Surface Laptop 2 on October 2, 2018 at an event in New York.^[1] It was released on 16th of that same month.

Configurations

Surface Pro 6 Configuration Options ^[2]^[3]
Price tier in AUD		CPU	GPU	RAM	Internal storage	Color
Consumer	Business	CPU	GPU	RAM	Internal storage	Color
$899	$999	Intel Core i5 8250U for Consumer 8350U for Business	Intel UHD Graphics 620	8 GB	128 GB	P
$1,199	$1,299			8 GB	256 GB	P B
$1,399	$1,499			16 GB	256 GB	P
$1,499	$1,549	Intel Core i7 8650U		8 GB	256 GB	P B
$1,899	$1,949			16 GB	512 GB	P B
$2,299	$2,349			16 GB	1 TB	P

Platinum Black

Features

Hardware

This sixth generation Surface computer line has all been updated to Intel's eighth generation Kaby Lake Refresh Core-i5 and Core-i7 CPUs. It is available with either 8 or 16 GB of RAM, 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB of Solid State Storage, and business or consumer models. Business models are pre-installed with Windows 10 Pro while Consumer SKUs are pre-installed with Windows 10 Home.^[4]

The port configuration on the Surface Pro 6 remains the same as previous generations with one Surface Connect, USB 3.0 type-A port, one Mini DisplayPort, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and a microSD card reader. Unlike the Surface Go, a USB-C port is not present on the Surface Pro 6. The optional Surface type cover attaches to a magnetic pin port at the bottom of the device which is identical physically to the previous Surface Pro model.

The Surface Pro 6 features a 12.3 inch PixelSense display with a resolution of 2736x1824. Unlike its predecessors, that used Sharp sourced displays, the Surface Pro 6 display is made by LG.

The Surface Pro 6 brings back the Matte Black color option, an option previously not seen since the original Surface Pro.^[5]^[6]

When the brightness is changed to 200 nits, the Surface Pro 6 draws 5W of power.^[7] When being charged, the Surface Pro 6 has three different power modes to change how it draws power: Suggested, Better Performance, and Best Performance. When the Surface Pro 6 is not being charged, it adds another power mode in: Battery Saver, Recommended, Better Performance, Best Performance. The battery life on the Surface Pro 6 comes in at 9 hours.

Software

All consumer configurations of the Surface Pro 6 are pre-installed with Windows 10 Home 64-bit. Business configurations are pre-installed with Windows 10 Pro. Both include 30-day trials of Microsoft Office 365. Also, can be upgraded to Windows 11

Accessories

An optional Type Cover covered with Alcantara material available in four different colors.
An optional Surface pen with tilt support and up to 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity and is available in four different colors.
There are two styles of Surface Mouse available in three colors. They are the Surface Mobile Mouse and the Surface Arc Mouse.
The Surface Pro 6 is compatible with the Surface dial for additional shortcuts and functionality.
An optional Surface Connect to USB-C Adapter (HVU-00003) which attaches to the docking/AC adapter "Surface Connect" port. The adapter supports USB 3, Display Port alternate mode, and charging via USB Power Delivery. Microsoft has discontinued this product.
optional Surface docks: Surface Dock 1661, Surface Dock 2

Reception

The Surface Pro 6 received generally favourable reviews, with many reviewers praising its high performance and long battery life; however, it was criticised for lacking USB-C ports.

Timeline

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Sources: Microsoft Devices Blog Microsoft Store

References

^ "The 5 biggest announcements from the Microsoft Surface event".
^ "Configure your Surface Pro 6". www.microsoft.com.
^ "Buy Surface Pro 6 for Business - Microsoft Store". Microsoft Store.
^ "Surface Pro 6 and Surface Laptop 2: New internals, new color, old ports".
^ Sharma, Krishan (17 October 2018). "Surface Laptop 2, Pro 6 review: Microsoft's PCs are back, in black". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 15 December 2018.
^ "Introducing the New Surface Pro 6 – Ultra-light and Versatile – Microsoft Surface". Microsoft Store. Retrieved 15 December 2018.
^ Howse, Brett. "The Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Review: More Than A Color". www.anandtech.com. Retrieved 18 December 2018.