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Microsoft Surface Pro 5 Release Date, Specs, Price: Laptop To Compete With Apple MacBook Pro 2016?

Megha Kedia
First Posted: Aug 13, 2016 06:38 AM EDT

It seems the highly anticipated Microsoft Surface Pro 5, which is scheduled to get a release date soon, will give a tough fight to Apple's upcoming MacBook Pro 2016 in terms of specs and features. Apple MacBook Pro 2016 is rumored to get released in September.

If recent reports are to be believed the much rumored Microsoft Surface Pro 5 will get the best combination of new hardware and software. The next Surface Pro is expected to get Intel's latest Kaby Lake processing chip which is likely to get an early 2017 release. Use of Intel's latest Kaby Lake chip is expected to double the efficiency of the hybrid laptop as well as improve its performance and battery life. In fact, according to Apple Insider, Intel has already begun shipping its latest chip to manufacturers for use in devices.

Another feature which will make the upcoming laptop-tablet hybrid stand out from its competitors is the 4K Ultra HD display. It is rumored that the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 will get rolled out in 2K and 4K display models.

It is to be noted that the poor battery performance and stylus issues of the Microsoft Surface Pro 4, which was released last year, made it quite unpopular among tech enthusiasts. So, the software giant would definitely want to gain back users' confidence by making sure that the next gen Pro device ends up getting the best specs and features.

Recent reports suggest the upcoming Surface Pro will come preloaded with Windows 10 Professional Redstone 2 operating system. The Windows 10 update is rumored to get rolled out by spring next year with a host of brand-new features and enhancements, reported GameNGuide. Among other specs, the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 is expected to feature 16 GB of RAM, a 16MP rear camera, an 8MP front camera, a USB 3.1 Type-C port and Thunderbolt 3. As far as pricing is concerned, the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 is expected to cost $899 for the Core i5 variant, $999 for the Intel Core i7 variant, and $1,599 for the i7 Extreme variant.

Stay tuned to SWR for more updates on Microsoft Surface Pro 5 release date, specs and pricing details.

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