Microsoft Surface Pro 4 vs. Surface Pro 5: Key Differences

This article compares the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 and the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 tablets, highlighting the key differences between the two.

Microsoft Surface Pro 4

Figure-1 depicts Microsoft surface Pro 4 tablet device.

Here are some features of the Microsoft Surface Pro 4:

• Display: 12.3 inch
• Processor: Intel Skylake processor
• Cameras: 5 MP Front, 8MP Rear
• Resolution: 2736 x 1824 pixels
• RAM: 4GB
• Storage: 128GB
• Dimensions: 292.1 mm x 201.42 mm x 8.45 mm
• Weight: 766 gm
• Operating System: Windows 10 OS
• Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
• Price: $899 (as of July 2016)

Microsoft Surface Pro 5

Figure-2 depicts Microsoft surface Pro 5 tablet device.

The Microsoft Surface Pro 5 was expected to be released in 2017. Here are some of the expected features:

• Display: 4K Ultra HD display
• Processor: New Intel Kaby Lake processor (faster than Surface Pro 4)
• RAM: 16 GB
• Surface Pen: Improved Surface Pen
• Ports: USB Type-C Port
• Resolution: Lower resolution (likely referring to a base model vs. the 4K option)
• Cameras: Improved cameras
• Operating System: Windows 10 Redstone 2
• Supported GPUs: NVIDIA Pascal or AMD Polaris
• Price:
  • $899 for i5 version (without 4K UHD display)
  • Up to $1599 for the top-of-the-line Surface Pro 5 tablet (includes 4K screen/16GB RAM)

Conclusion

The Microsoft Surface Pro 5 offers enhanced features and improved performance compared to the Surface Pro 4. The decision to purchase either the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 or the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 depends on your individual needs concerning pricing, features, and performance.