Microsoft Surface Pro 6 vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business

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Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Pro 6 and Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile form factor

high-resolution touchscreen

lightweight design

robust build quality

efficient performance

pricey base model

limited port selection

average battery life

no included accessories

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Pro 6 and Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Pro 6 vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Tablet - no keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.2 cm x 20.1 cm x 0.85 cm 28.7 cm x 20.9 cm x 0.93 cm
Weight 770 g 879 g
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Platinum Platinum
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 12.3" 13"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 2736 x 1824 2880 x 1920
Pixel Density (ppi) 267 267
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 3:2
Image Brightness - 450 cd/m²
Windows Ink Capability - Yes
Features Corning Gorilla glass, PixelSense, fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Corning Gorilla glass 5, PixelSense Flow, Adaptive Colour, Dolby Vision IQ, Auto Color Management
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
CPU Intel Core m3 (7th Gen) 7Y30 / 1 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core -
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
RAM 4 GB 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz -
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 615 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 4K (rear), 1080p (front)
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) 10 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features Autofocus, Windows Hello Rear camera auto focus, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.1 -
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 47.7 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours Up to 15.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Output 44 Watt -
INPUT Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Type Keyboard Digitizer
Features - Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP)
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Interfaces USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone output
Dock
SurfaceConnect
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) Microsoft 365 Family (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription), Xbox app, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, keyboard Power adapter
Bundled with Surface Pro Signature Type Cover (platinum) -
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, ambient colour sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Studio Mode, Tablet Mode, Laptop Mode Volume control, built-in kickstand
SAR Value 0.867 W/kg (body) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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