Surface Pro 11 with 5G and Surface Laptop 7 is now available for pre-order via Microsoft’s “for business” store

Surface Pro 11 with 5G and Surface Laptop 7 is now available for pre-order via Microsoft's "for business" store

What you need to know

  • You can now pre-order Microsoft’s new Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 via its commercial storefront.
  • The Surface Pro 11 for business includes new 5G configurations in either X Plus or X Elite flavors.
  • Microsoft’s “for business” hardware comes with Windows 11 Pro and more environmentally friendly packaging. 

As a seasoned researcher who has spent countless hours poring over tech specifications and following the latest trends in the industry, I can confidently say that this announcement by Microsoft is a game-changer for businesses seeking versatile and high-performance devices. The Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 for business, with their new 5G configurations and environmentally friendly packaging, are sure to be a hit among professionals on the go.


If you’ve been eagerly anticipating the release of the new Surface Pro 11 with 5G or its arrival through Microsoft’s commercial distribution, your wait is now over! You can now place a pre-order for the business version of the Surface Pro 11 and the Surface Laptop 7. Both devices feature Windows 11 Pro and eco-friendly packaging.

Business versions of the Surface Pro 11 also introduce new 5G options, which Microsoft has said will be released towards the end of this year. These 5G models come with 16GB RAM and 256GB SSD storage, and can be purchased in either X Plus or X Elite chipset versions. The X Plus model retails for $1,399, while the X Elite costs $1,899. However, please note that the 5G model is not currently available in all locations worldwide.

Here are the specifications for the 5G modem in Surface Pro 11:

Surface Pro 11 with 5G and Surface Laptop 7 is now available for pre-order via Microsoft's "for business" store

  • 5G-NR SA/NSA, Release 15, DL 256 QAM up to 2.9 Gbps, 4×4 MIMO, UL 256 QAM 
  • 4G Gigabit LTE – Advanced Pro, Release 15, DL Cat 19 up to 1.6 Gbps, 256QAM, 4×4 MIMO, 5x DL CA, UL Cat 18, 256 QAM, Contiguous 2x ULCA
  • 5G-NR Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79
  • LTE Bands  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71
  • WCDMA Bands  1, 2, 4, 5, 8

The business versions of both Surface Pro and Surface Laptop come in just two colors, Black and Platinum. However, you’ll find more vibrant colors like Dune and Sapphire on the consumer-focused models. Interestingly, Microsoft mentions that only certain markets will receive a power adapter with the business edition of Surface Pro when specific configurations are chosen.

Business pre-orders for the Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7, exclusive through the Microsoft Business Store, kick off at a price point of $1,099. Deliveries are anticipated to commence from September 10.

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2024-08-05 20:08