Here’s how to preorder Surface Duo 2, Pro 8, Laptop Studio, and Go 3
The wait is over! You can now preorder Microsoft’s new Surface hardware.
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What you need to know
Microsoft expanded its Surface lineup with five new devices. The Surface Laptop Studio,Surface Duo 2,Surface Pro 8,Surface Go 3, and Surface Pro X are all available for preorder. All but one of the devices will ship on October 5, 2021. Those ordering the Surface Duo 2 will have to wait until October 21, 2021 to receive it.
The new Surface devices were only announced today, but preorders are already live.
TheSurface Laptop Studiointroduces a new form factor for the Surface family. It’s a non-detachable 2-in-1, meaning you can pull the screen of the Surface Laptop Studio into different modes. The Surface Laptop Studio is also the most powerful Surface that Microsoft has built.
The Surface Laptop Studio is a non-detachable 2-in-1. Its screen is on a hinge and can be pulled into different modes for productivity, presenting, and gaming.
The original Surface Duo was a unique device that fell short as a smartphone in some areas. Microsoft aims to overcome those shortcomings with theSurface Duo 2. It has a Snapdragon 888 processor, 5G support, and NFC. It also has a triple-camera setup.
The Surface Duo 2 is a major upgrade over the original Surface Duo. It’s powered by a Snapdragon 888 processor, supports 5G, and has NFC. It also features much better cameras than its predecessor.
The Surface Pro lineup has maintained the same form factor and general design since the Surface Pro 3. That changes with theSurface Pro 8, which has thinner bezels and a larger display than its predecessors. The Surface Pro 8 is also more than twice as fast as the Surface Pro 7.
Microsoft thinned the bezels and refined the design of its flagship 2-in-1 to make the Surface Pro 8. It’s more than twice as fast as the Surface Pro 7 as well.
Microsoft didn’t announce a spec bump or redesign for the Surface Pro X. Instead, the company will now sell a version without LTE support. The non-LTE version of theSurface Pro Xhas a lower starting price.
The Surface Pro X didn’t get a design refresh or a spec bump today. It did, however, gain an option for a model without LTE, which lowers the starting price of the device.
TheSurface Go 3maintains the shape and design of its predecessors but now has better hardware under the hood. The Intel Core i3 model of the Surface Go 3 is 60% faster than the Surface Go 2.
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The Surface Go 3’s Intel Core i3 model is 60% faster than its predecessor. You can grab an LTE version of the device or one with only Wi-Fi connectivity for the web.
Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
