Surface Pro 11ᵗʰ Edition vs. Surface Pro 9: a detailed comparison

If you’re thinking about upgrading your Microsoft Surface Pro 9 or are interested in getting a new 2-in-1 PC, Surface Pro 11ᵗʰ Edition is a versatile option to consider. Not only is Surface Pro 11ᵗʰ Edition a Copilot+ PC, but it’s also the fastest, most intelligent Surface Pro model ever. Explore what separates Surface Pro 11ᵗʰ Edition and Surface Pro 9 so you can see why the upgrade may be worth it for you.

Differences between Surface Pro 11ᵗʰ Edition and Surface Pro 9

Upgrading from a Surface Pro 9 to Surface Pro 11ᵗʰ Edition won’t only provide you with an improved user experience, but, with help from AI, it’ll also give you access to faster, more powerful technical features and practical design tools. Learn which factors are elevated when comparing Surface Pro 11ᵗʰ Edition vs. Surface Pro 9.

Powerful processing and graphics

Although Surface Pro 9’s Intel® Coreᵀᴹ processors have powerful performance capabilities, Surface Pro 11ᵗʰ Edition’s Snapdragon® X series processors deliver lightning-fast CPU performance—amazingly, up to 90% faster than Surface Pro 9. Lightning-fast speeds and AI-accelerated power come in one package with the all-new Snapdragon® X Series processors, for the ultimate multitasking with Surface Pro 11ᵗʰ Edition. When comparing Surface Pro 11ᵗʰ Edition and Surface Pro 9’s performance, Surface Pro 9 doesn’t provide the same energy efficiency or advanced AI capabilities as Surface Pro 11ᵗʰ Edition’s hardware.

You’ll notice a difference in Surface Pro 11ᵗʰ Edition’s and Surface Pro 9’s graphics as well. Surface Pro 11ᵗʰ Edition’s Qualcomm® Adrenoᵀᴹ graphics processing unit (GPU) outshines the Intel® Iris® Xe GPU found in Surface Pro 9. When you upgrade to Surface Pro 11ᵗʰ Edition, you’ll have more vibrant gaming and multimedia experiences.

AI integration

While both Surface Pro 11ᵗʰ Edition and Surface Pro 9 are compatible with Surface Pro Flex Keyboard¹ and its built-in Copilot key² for easy access to Copilot,³ Surface Pro 11ᵗʰ Edition takes AI integration to the next level with its optimized hardware. This Copilot+ PC is the most inclusive 2-in-1 Surface device when paired with Surface Pro Flex Keyboard. AI-powered Surface Pro 11ᵗʰ Edition with Microsoft Copilot unlocks new possibilities by providing relevant answers, ideas, and inspiration.

Copilot isn’t the only way to take advantage of Surface Pro 11ᵗʰ Edition’s AI-powered features. Unlike Surface Pro 9, Surface Pro 11ᵗʰ Edition has AI-powered features, such as Recall⁴ and Live captions,⁵ that help you streamline searching and video chatting, with lightning speed and unmatched efficiency. Searching for a document, email, or web page on your PC can be time-consuming. Now you can just describe how you remember something and Recall will find it, instantly. Surface Pro 11ᵗʰ Edition AI-powered features also help you follow along while you’re in video conferences. When you never miss a word, you never miss a beat. Like the conversation in your video calls, or the dialogue in your movies. If there are spoken words, Live captions can turn them into English subtitles in real time on your screen.

Improved camera quality

Surface Pro 11ᵗʰ Edition features the widest field of view of any camera on a Windows device.⁶ Its upgraded camera specifications, including an ultra-wide field of view 1440p Quad HD front-facing camera and a 10 MP ultra-wide HD rear-facing camera, surpass the photography and videography capabilities of Surface Pro 9’s 1080p full HD front-facing, 10.0 MP rear-facing cameras. Surface Pro 11ᵗʰ Edition’s upgraded camera quality will give you better clarity and refined details for photos, videos, and other content for creation.

Surface Pro 11ᵗʰ Edition’s cameras also feature AI-powered Windows Studio Effects, such as automatic framing, Portrait blur, Eye contact, and Portrait light. Automatic framing keeps you, or the whole family in focus, even as you move around your space. Portrait blur tunes the background blur effect to your surroundings, with depth-based sensing, to bring focus to you in a cinematic-like image. Eye contact keeps your eyes focused as you present (even if you’re looking at your notes). Portrait light will help your lighting appear natural anywhere, to reduce any odd color tones or unnatural lighting caused by your ambient light, or device screen. It's like having a ring light. Elevate your photography and video conferencing experiences no matter if you’re using Surface Pro 11ᵗʰ Edition around the office, in your home, or even outside.

Faster connection options

Surface Pro 11ᵗʰ Edition’s Wi-Fi 7⁷ and Bluetooth® 5.3 connectivity options can provide you faster data transfer speeds, lower latency, and improved reliability when compared to already strong Surface Pro 9’s Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.1 standards. Wi-Fi 7⁷ offers the fastest wireless connection available and more efficient bandwidth, ready for freeze-free video calls or super smooth cloud gaming. With Wi-Fi 7⁷ support and optional 5G⁸ (coming later in 2024), Surface Pro 11ᵗʰ Edition supercharges your ability to stay connected, whether for work or play.

Upgrading to Surface Pro 11ᵗʰ Edition from Surface Pro 9 will give you access to a 2-in-1 PC that has fast connectivity options and AI-powered hardware and software. Surface Pro 11ᵗʰ Edition delivers lightning-fast performance in an ultra-flexible design that can replace your tablet, your laptop, and does more than you could ever imagine. Elevate your productivity, creativity, and connectivity in school, work, and daily tasks by making the smart choice to upgrade to Surface Pro 11ᵗʰ Edition.