September 19, 2023
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What’s in the box? Surface Pro 9 unboxing
Unboxing your new Surface Pro 9 might make you feel a little giddy. After all, there’s a powerful new device inside. Learn what you’ll find when you unpack your new Surface and what makes it so unique.
What’s in the box?
Your Surface Pro 9 comes in a sleek, minimalist box designed to safely hold your device without being too bulky. When you open the box, here’s what you’ll find inside:
- Your Surface Pro 9, in your desired specs and color
- A Quick Start Guide and information about your device’s warranty
- Your Surface Connect charger
Your Surface Pro 9 is portable and powerful. There are so many built-in features! See a Surface Pro 9 unboxed in the above video, and dig into the details below.
Surface Pro 9 specs
Depending on how you’ve chosen to build your device, the specifications on your Surface Pro 9 might vary. No matter what, you’ll be working with a powerful Windows device that combines the portability of a tablet with the performance and battery life of a high-end laptop.
Processor
No matter how you choose to build your Surface, you’ll have a powerful processor. The options will vary slightly if the model you build has 5G capabilities or if you choose a build with lots of storage. Choose between Surface Pro 9 with a 12ᵗʰ Gen Intel® Coreᵀᴹ processor or Surface Pro 9 with 5G that comes with a Microsoft SQ® 3 processor.
RAM and storage
After you’ve selected the processor that’s best for your needs, choose the Random-Access Memory (RAM) and removable storage-state drive (SSD) options that can store the amount of data you’d like. Surface Pro 9 allows for up to 32GB of RAM and up to 1TB of removeable SSD.¹,² You can configure Surface Pro 9 with 5G with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of removable SSD.¹,²
Surface Pro 9 features
Here are some of the features you’ll love on your new Surface Pro 9:
- Design. The all-new Surface Pro 9 is an eye-catching powerhouse of a device. It’s available in classic colors like Graphite and Platinum, but also new shades of Sapphire and Forest. After all, why shouldn’t your Surface allow you to express yourself?
- Weight. It’s easy to take anywhere thanks to a lightweight, streamlined build. In fact, it weighs only 879 grams! That’s less than 2 lbs! With a built-in kickstand, set up your Surface anywhere you like.
- Ports. If you’re looking to add peripherals to your Surface Pro 9, it’s equipped with two Thunderboltᵀᴹ 4 USB-C® ports³ and a Type Cover port for attaching a keyboard.
- Battery power. Your Surface’s battery can provide up to 15.5 hours⁴ once it’s fully charged via the magnetic charging port.
- Touchscreen. With a dynamic, edge-to-edge display with a 10-point multi-touch touchscreen that supports tactile signals, your Surface has the flexibility of a tablet with the performance of a laptop.
- Cameras and microphones. Your Surface comes fully loaded with front- and rear-facing 1080p HD cameras and dual microphones. Whether you’re recording a how-to video, streaming gameplay, or participating in a conference call, you’ll come through loud and clear.
- Most popular operating system in the world. That’s right. Your Surface Pro 9 comes with Windows 11 Home installed and ready to greet you.
- Built-in apps. Once your Surface Pro 9 is on, start enjoying built-in apps, including Microsoft 365 Apps,⁵ Microsoft 365 Family 30-day trial,⁶ Xbox app, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 30-day trial.⁷
Unbox your personalized Surface Pro 9
If you’ve decided to order a Surface Pro 9, start by building your device with the specs, design choices, and accessories you want. Then, when it arrives, you’ll unbox a personalized device built just for you.
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- [1] System software and updates use significant storage space. Available storage is subject to change based on system software and updates and apps usage. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. 1 TB = 1,000 GB. See Surface Storage for more details.
- [2] Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) are components available for purchase through your Surface Commercial Authorized Device Reseller. Components can be replaced on-site by a skilled technician following Microsoft’s Service Guide. Opening and/or repairing your device can present electric shock, fire and personal injury risks and other hazards. Use caution if undertaking do-it-yourself repairs. Device damage caused during repair will not be covered under Microsoft’s Hardware Warranty or protection plans. Components will be available shortly after initial launch; timing of availability varies by component and market.
- [3] Thunderboltᵀᴹ 4 ports are only available on Surface Pro 9 models that have Intel® processors.
- [4] Battery life varies significantly based on device configuration, usage, network and feature configuration, signal strength, settings, and other factors. See Surface Battery Performance for details.
- [5] Requires license or subscription (sold separately) to activate and use.
- [6] Activation required. After 30 days, you will be charged the applicable monthly or annual subscription fee. Credit card required. Cancel any time to stop future charges. See Free Trial for details.
- [7] Activation required for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Xbox Game Pass ultimate 30-day trial accessible through Xbox.com/Play. You can use it to play games on Xbox One and Xbox Series Consoles, and stream select games where available to Surface Pro 9 through Xbox.com/Play and other supported devices. Not currently available in China.