Microsoft's New Surface Pro and Surface Laptop: Impressive Performance and Battery Life with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite Chips

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Microsoft has released new versions of its Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, both powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chips.
Microsoft's decision to switch from Intel and AMD chips to Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite processors has been met with mixed reactions.
Surface Laptop: Sleek and lightweight laptop with the same Snapdragon X Elite chip as Surface Pro.
Surface Pro: 13.8-inch touchscreen, 2304x1536 resolution, refresh rate of 120Hz, PCIe Gen 4 solid state drive for storage, USB-C, USB-A, Surface Connector and a 3.5mm jack.
Microsoft's New Surface Pro and Surface Laptop: Impressive Performance and Battery Life with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite Chips

In recent news, Microsoft has released new versions of its Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, both powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chips. These devices have been making waves in the tech industry due to their impressive performance and battery life.

The latest Surface Pro is a versatile tablet that can be used as a laptop when paired with its detachable keyboard. It boasts a 13.8-inch, 2304x1536 resolution touchscreen with a refresh rate of 120Hz and comes equipped with PCIe Gen 4 solid state drive for storage. The device offers connectivity options including USB-C, USB-A, Surface Connector, and a 3.5mm jack.

The Surface Laptop, on the other hand, is a sleek and lightweight laptop featuring the same Snapdragon X Elite chip as its Pro counterpart. It has a 13.8-inch IPS-LED touchscreen with similar resolution and refresh rate as the Surface Pro. The laptop comes with USB-C, USB-A, and a Surface Connector for connectivity.

Microsoft's decision to switch from Intel and AMD chips to Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite processors has been met with mixed reactions. Some argue that the new devices need to at least compete with their Intel- and AMD-powered counterparts in terms of performance, while others see this as a step towards more efficient and powerful computing.

The Vergecast recently discussed these new devices, noting their strong processor performance and top-tier battery life. They also touched upon the emulation issues that may arise when running certain apps on Arm-based chips like Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite. However, they concluded that these new devices can hang with Intel- and AMD-powered laptops in their respective tiers.

The Surface Pro and Surface Laptop are not without their drawbacks, though. The keyboard on the Surface Laptop has been criticized for its vague feel compared to competitors, while the touchscreen's image quality can't compare to OLED displays. Additionally, gaming performance on these devices does not hold up.

Despite these limitations, Microsoft's new line of Copilot PCs is making waves in the tech industry with their impressive performance and battery life. The transition to Arm chips may have its challenges, but it seems that Microsoft is off to a strong start.


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Confidence

91%

Doubts
  • I should investigate the keyboard feedback issue on the Surface Laptop further to determine if it's a widespread problem.
  • The Vergecast mentioned emulation issues when running certain apps on Arm-based chips like Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite. I need to verify if these issues are significant and impact user experience.

Sources

96%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

New chips, new screens, new gadgets

The Verge David Pierce Tuesday, 25 June 2024 13:15
  • Unique Points
    • Microsoft’s new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop with Qualcomm chips need to at least compete with Intel- and AMD-powered devices.
    • Boox Palma, a smartphone-sized device with an E Ink screen and access to Google Play Store, has become a hit among readers for simpler and less distracting way of using apps.
  • Accuracy
    • Microsoft's new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop with Qualcomm chips need to at least compete with Intel- and AMD-powered devices.
    • The devices may not have changed the PC game yet but they can hang.
    • Microsoft Surface Laptop is available only with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite chip.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Surface Laptop 7 review: A new era for Windows laptops

PCWorld Author: Matthew Tuesday, 25 June 2024 17:55
  • Unique Points
    • Microsoft Surface Laptop is available only with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite chip.
    • Surface Laptop is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chip with up to 12 CPU cores and Qualcomm Adreno integrated graphics.
    • Surface Laptop features a 13.8-inch, 2304x1536 resolution, 3:2 aspect ratio, IPS-LED touchscreen with a refresh rate of 120Hz.
    • The laptop comes with a PCIe Gen 4 solid state drive for storage.
    • Surface Laptop has a USB-C, USB-A, Surface Connector and 3.5mm connectivity options.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

96%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Microsoft Surface Laptop (2024, 13-Inch) Review

PCMag.com Tuesday, 25 June 2024 17:56
  • Unique Points
    • Microsoft's latest 13-inch Surface Laptop is the first with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X Elite processor.
    • The CPU and GPU performance of the X Elite chip are competitive with current-gen Intel and AMD offerings in its tier.
  • Accuracy
    • ]Microsoft's latest 13-inch Surface Laptop is a classy ultraportable laptop.[
    • It is the first Copilot+ PC reviewed with Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon X Elite processor.
    • Microsoft's Surface Laptop build is a selling point.
    • The laptop has a 13.8-inch screen, 0.69 inches thick, 11.9 inches wide, and weighs 2.96 pounds.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article provides a balanced review of the Microsoft Surface Laptop with some emphasis on the new features and performance. It mentions both positive aspects like exceptional battery life, premium build quality, and competitive benchmark numbers as well as potential drawbacks such as pricey configurations and software compatibility issues with Windows on Arm (WoA). However, it does make appeals to authority by praising Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X Elite processor without providing evidence for its claims. Additionally, there is a dichotomous depiction of the laptop as either an ultraportable or a larger-screened version.
    • . . . this is easily the best Arm chip we’ve tested yet in a PC.
    • Qualcomm is to be commended for that.
    • Microsoft's premium Surface Laptop build is undoubtedly a selling point.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

94%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Microsoft's Copilot+ PC crushes Intel Meteor Lake and MacBook Pro in a key area

Samsung Galaxy S24 series with AI assistant Momo Tabari Monday, 24 June 2024 15:56
  • Unique Points
    • Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC has entered Laptop Mag’s hands for extensive tests gauging performance and battery life.
    • The Surface Pro features Qualcomm’s new wave of Snapdragon X processors and has a Snapdragon X Elite (12-core) processor option.
    • The Surface Pro is ultralight and slim, with a base tablet weight of 1.97 pounds and a thickness of 0.4 inches.
    • Snapdragon X processors have proven to be powerful on their own and boost battery life significantly.
    • On the Geekbench 6 overall performance test, the Surface Pro achieved a multi-core score of 14,432, outperforming similar Intel Meteor Lake and Apple Silicon devices.
    • The Surface Pro’s Snapdragon X 12-core X1E-80-100 still managed to keep up with the MacBook Pro 14 M3 Pro’s multi-core score of 14,357 in the Geekbench 6 performance test.
    • The Handbrake test showed that while the Surface Pro did well, competitors like the MacBook Pro and HP Spectre x360 performed better.
    • In Sid Meier’s Civilization VI: Gathering Storm, the Surface Pro averaged 21 frames per second with its Qualcomm Adreno integrated graphics.
    • Intel Core Ultra 7 155H laptops like the Lenovo Slim 7i and Acer Swift Go 14 showed that Snapdragon X Elite isn’t particularly suited for gaming compared to Intel’s integrated graphics.
    • The Surface Pro outperformed Apple and Intel in some key areas, even rivaling Apple’s M3 Pro chip in the Geekbench 6 performance test.
  • Accuracy
    • The Surface Pro achieved a multi-core score of 14,432 on Geekbench 6 overall performance test.
    • The Surface Pro outperformed Apple and Intel in some key areas.
  • Deception (85%)
    The article provides detailed performance comparisons between the Microsoft Surface Pro and other laptops with different processors. However, Momo Tabari makes editorializing statements that can be perceived as deceptive by selectively reporting some results while omitting others. For instance, she mentions that the Surface Pro's Handbrake conversion time is slower than its competitors but fails to mention that it still outperforms the category average. This can give readers a biased and incomplete understanding of the device's performance capabilities.
    • The MacBook Pro did well with its conversion time of 4 minutes and 26 seconds, while the Yoga Pro 9i handled it in 3 minutes and 53 seconds, proving it takes no prisoners.
    • While we’ll have to perform additional tests to confirm, Apple Silicon seems better at handling this type of task than Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite.
  • Fallacies (90%)
    The author makes several comparisons between the Microsoft Surface Pro and other laptops in terms of performance. In some cases, the author uses valid data from benchmark tests to support their claims. However, in other instances, the author makes assumptions based on these test results without providing concrete evidence. For example, when comparing Apple Silicon to Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite in the Handbrake test, the author states 'Apple Silicon seems better at handling this type of task than Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite.' However, they do not provide any data or evidence to support this claim. Additionally, there are instances of inflammatory rhetoric used to describe the performance of certain laptops, such as 'takes no prisoners' when describing the MacBook Pro's Handbrake conversion time. Overall, while there are some valid comparisons and data presented in the article, there are also assumptions and inflammatory language that detract from its objectivity.
    • ][Row 0 - Cell 0 Microsoft Surface ProMacBook Pro 14 M3 ProHP Spectre x360 16Lenovo Yoga Pro 9iSamsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge][Handbrake 1.75:214:266:433:534:59]Apple Silicon seems better at handling this type of task than Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite.[/
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

95%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

I tried Microsoft's new Surface Laptop Copilot+ PC and it beat my MacBook Air in 3 ways

ZDNet Tuesday, 25 June 2024 17:59
  • Unique Points
    • Surface Laptop has more seamlessly integrated on-device AI features than MacBook Air.
    • Windows Hello facial recognition feature is faster on Surface Laptop than MacBook Air.
    • Surface Laptop has touchscreen support
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (80%)
    The article contains editorializing and selective reporting. The author expresses their personal preference for the Surface Laptop over the MacBook Air and presents three ways in which they find the Surface Laptop to be superior. However, they do not provide any objective evidence or facts to support these claims beyond their own subjective experience.
    • Also: Every Copilot+ PC Microsoft just announced to take on Apple’s M3 MacBooks
    • To everyday users, this may not be as significant. If, however, keeping your personal data protected (and away from any remote cloud servers) is a priority, you’ll feel a little better using the AI features on these new Copilot+ PCs.
    • It's been roughly 20 hours since I received the Microsoft Surface Laptop, unraveled it from all its unboxing glory, and put it on my desk in place of my trusty M3 MacBook Air. This morning, I practically flew through my usual apps and services like every other day, only this time, on a Windows PC instead of a Mac.
    • Having a dedicated Copilot key certainly adds to this burdenless experience. As I’ve been relearning Windows shortcuts and multitasking tricks and also figuring out what apps, benchmarking services, and games are actually supported on the ARM platform, it’s been helpful to have an assistant that’s accessible via the keyboard, voice, and the taskbar.
    • I’ve yet to integrate any AI tools into my daily workflow, partly because the best chatbots and AI services require me to navigate to them (read: typing in a URL, signing up for an account, and so on) and not the other way around.
    • That little bit of friction in the user journey, paired with experiences of AI hallucinations, has kept me on the fence over the past two years.
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication