Microsoft typically unveils most of its new Surface products in September or October, and this year won’t look any different. The company has confirmed that it will host its “Microsoft Fall 2022 event” on October 12 and plans to “talk about devices,” hinting that Surface will be on the agenda. Only one Surface device has been announced so far this year – the Laptop Go 2 – which means many others are likely to be announced at the event.
However, if the latest leak is to be believed, only three new products will actually be announced. There might still be a surprise or two from Microsoft, but that’s all we can expect at the moment.
Surface Pro 9
Last year’s Surface Pro 8 was a major release from Microsoft, with several key upgrades helping to re-establish it as the best 2-in-1 you can buy. No major changes are expected on the Pro 9, but there are still some rumored changes worth mentioning.
Most notably is the merger with the Surface Pro X, which will bring ARM and 5G to the device for the first time. New Intel and 4G models are still expected, but that makes sense given how similar the two products are.
It is speculated that it will also be available in two new colors, Forest and Sapphire joining the existing Platinum and Graphite colors. But Microsoft may drop the entry-level version with a 128GB SSD, which could lead to a higher starting price.
Surface Laptop 5
The Surface Laptop lineup will be refreshed considering the fourth-generation models launching in April 2021. While no design changes are expected, the Laptop 5 looks set to be a major upgrade. On the 13.5-inch and 15-inch models, note the 120Hz refresh rate display. This will bring the device in line with Surface Pro and Surface Laptop Studio, and it should be able to adjust automatically via Windows 11’s Dynamic Refresh Rate (DRR) feature (which helps improve battery life).
As with the Surface Pro 9, you can also expect a move to Intel’s 12th-generation processors — likely from the U-series designed for thin and light laptops. But it has been suggested that the AMD CPU option will be dropped. Other rumored upgrades include a 1080p webcam and running Windows 11 out of the box, although the latter won’t be seen as an upgrade by everyone.
Surface Studio 3
It’s been four years since Microsoft released the Surface Studio 2, but it looks like a successor is finally here.
Microsoft‘s all-in-ones are pretty outdated these days, so at least upgrade the processor – probably from Intel’s 12th Gen series. However, the company may continue its tradition of putting mobile CPUs in desktop PCs.
The Studio 2 comes with an Nvidia RTX 980M and 4GB DDR5, both of which should be a big upgrade. However, it’s unclear if Microsoft plans to make any design upgrades or changes to the 28-inch 3:2 display.
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