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Surface Pro 6

Here's what you need to know about 2018 Surface Pro 6 including price, display info, CPU, RAM, storage, battery, and more.

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Our analysis and reviews

What we like

Reasons to like about Surface Pro 6.

Surface Pro 6 exceed all minimum system requirements for Windows 11.

Requirements	Surface Pro 6
Secure Boot	Yes
TPM 2.0	TPM 2.0
Processor	Intel Core i5-8250U → Intel Core i7-8650U
4GB RAM	8GB → 16GB
64GB Drive	128GB → 1TB
2 Cores CPU	4 cores

According to Microsoft, the Surface Pro 6 lasts up to 13.5 hours of battery life.

Up to 13.5 hours of video playback

What we don't like

Reasons not to like about Surface Pro 6.

Surface Pro 6 has soldered storage, and there are no M.2 slots for expansion. Learn more

Storage Slots	Surface Pro 6
M.2	0 - Onboard

The memory on Surface Pro 6 is soldered to the motherboard, and there is no additional RAM slot for expansion. Since you can't change or add more RAM after you buy, you want to make sure you pick the configuration with the right amount of memory at the initial purchase. Learn more

Memory	Surface Pro 6
Slots	0 - Onboard
Type	LPDDR3
Speed	1866 MHz

What's new

Improvements over its predecessor.

Intel Core i7-8650U inside Surface Pro 6 has a 94% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-7660U inside Surface Pro 5.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score

Surface Pro 6 - Intel Core i7-8650U

3,879

Surface Pro 6 - Intel Core i5-8350U

2,982

Surface Pro 5 - Intel Core i7-7660U

1,992

Surface Pro 6 - Intel Core i5-8250U

1,971

Surface Pro 5 - Intel Core i5-7300U

1,777

Surface Pro 5 - Intel Core m3-7Y30

1,202

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Surface Pro 6 Specs on WindowsTip website

Surface Pro 6 Price
	Microsoft Surface Pro 6 (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB) - Newest Version (Renewed) By Microsoft $374.99	See at Amazon
	Microsoft Surface Pro 6 (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB) -(Renewed) By Microsoft $499.66	See at Amazon
	Microsoft Surface Pro 6 (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512 GB) - Black Newest Version (KJV-00016) (Renewed) By Microsoft $498.98 Was: $610.31	See at Amazon
	Microsoft Surface Pro 6 (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256 GB) - Black Newest Version (KJT-00016) (Renewed) By Microsoft $387.99	See at Amazon
	Microsoft Surface Pro 6 (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB) By Microsoft $519.99 Was: $619.99	See at Amazon

Specifications

Key Features	Surface Pro 6
At Glance	Released in Late 2018 3:2 2.7K 12.3” 1824p 60Hz Weight 1.7 lb 0.77 kg Up to Intel Core i7-8650U 4C/8T, 1.90 → 4.20 GHz Geekbench 5 1,106 Single Core Geekbench 5 3,879 Multi-Core With integrated Intel® UHD Graphics 620 24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz Configurable up to 16GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3

Availability	Surface Pro 6
Released	2018
Release Date	Introduced: October 2, 2018 (Microsoft October Event) Pre-ordered: October 2, 2018 Released: October 16, 2018
Pricing	Starting at 899$
Generations	2022 Surface Pro 9 5G 2022 Surface Pro 9 2021 Surface Pro 8 2021 Surface Pro 7 Plus 2019 Surface Pro 7 2018 Surface Pro 6 2017 Surface Pro 5 2015 Surface Pro 4 2014 Surface Pro 3 2013 Surface Pro 2 2012 Surface Pro 1
Stores	See at Amazon

Exterior	Surface Pro 6
Dimensions	11.50” x 7.9” x 0.33” (292 mm x 201 mm x 8.5 mm) Width: 11.50” (292 mm) Height: 7.9” (201 mm) Thickness: 0.33” (8.5 mm)
Weight	Intel Core i5: 1.7 lbs (770 g) Intel Core i7: 1.73 lbs (784 g)
Colors	Matte Black Platinum
Keyboard and Trackpad	Surface Type Cover Not included Weight: 0.68 lb (310 g) Dimension: 11.61 x 8.54 x 0.19 inches (295 mm x 216 mm x 5mm) Keyboard: Activation: Moving (mechanical) keys Layout: QWERTY, full row of function keys (F1-F12) 4 directional keys; Windows, Brightness and Media Controls Keys; LED backlighting Trackpad: Precision glass trackpad. Trackpad size: 4 x 2 inches (101.6 mm x 50.8 mm) Supports a five-finger multitouch gesture.

Display	Surface Pro 6
Size	12.3 Inches
Info	Resolution: 2736 x 1824 (5M Pixels) Density: 267 PPI PixelSense™ Display Aspect ratio: 3:2 Inking: designed together with Surface Pen Touch: 10 points multi-touch Corning® Gorilla® Glass 10nm Oleophobic Coating

Ports	Surface Pro 6
Ports	Image Source: Microsoft 1 x Full-size USB 3.0 1 x Mini DisplayPort 1 x Surface Connect™ Supports charging and docking station. 1 x Headset jack 1 x microSD™ card reader 1 x Type Cover port

Internal Specs	Surface Pro 6
Processor	8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8250U 4 cores, 8 threads, 1.60 → 3.40 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 15W 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8350U 4 cores, 8 threads, 1.70 → 3.60 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 15W 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8650U 4 cores, 8 threads, 1.90 → 4.20 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 15W
Geekbench 5 Single Core Surface Pro 61 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8250U77169.71% 2 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8350U86277.94% 3 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8650U1,106100.00% 01,106 Geekbench 5 Multi-Core Surface Pro 61 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8250U1,97150.81% 2 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8350U2,98276.88% 3 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8650U3,879100.00% 03,879
Integrated Graphics	8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8250U Intel® UHD Graphics 620 24 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8350U Intel® UHD Graphics 620 24 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8650U Intel® UHD Graphics 620 24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz
Memory	8GB 16GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 RAM
Storage	128 GB 256 GB 512 GB 1 TB BGA PCIe SSD

Connectivity	Surface Pro 6
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac compatible.
Bluetooth	Bluetooth Wireless 4.1 technology

Battery	Surface Pro 6
Size	45 Wh
Battery Life	Up to 13.5 hours of video playback
Power Supply	44W power supply USB-A output: 5W Surface Connect: 39W

Software	Surface Pro 6
OS	For Consumer: Windows 10 Home For Commercial: Windows 10 Pro Free upgrade to Windows 11
Built-in Apps	Microsoft Office 365 30-days trial

Camera & Audio	Surface Pro 6
Camera	Windows Hello face authentication camera (front-facing) 5.0MP front-facing camera with 1080p Skype HD video 8.0MP rear-facing autofocus camera with 1080p full HD video
Audio	Dual microphones 1.6W stereo speakers with Dolby® Audio™ Premium

Misc	Surface Pro 6
Inking	Supports Surface Pen 4096 levels of pressure Tilt sensing Best in class latency Paper feel 0.1mm precision magnetic storage
Sensors	Ambient light sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope
Security	HW TPM 2.0 chip for enterprise security Enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello face sign-in
In the box	Surface Pro 6 Power supply Quick Start Guide Safety and warranty documents
Warranty	One-year limited hardware warranty Commercial: Advanced Exchange warranty service with expedited device replacement
More	Mechanical features: Signature unibody magnesium design with hidden perimeter venting Kickstand with a full-friction multiposition hinge to 165 degrees Magnetic attach for keyboard fold stability Physical buttons: volumes, power