Microsoft · 2024
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 (Snapdragon X Elite)
Snapdragon X Elite
A 0.9 kg Arm tablet with a 120 Hz OLED-class panel and 12-hour battery, excellent on Windows.
from € 1.199 $999 RRP
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- Best for office and web work study creative work basic everyday use
- Linux: gaps
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on display, with no category below average.
- Battery 8/10
- Display 9/10
- Build 8/10
- Keyboard 7/10
- Speed 7/10
- Value 5/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Bright 600-nit screen, readable in sunlight
- 120Hz screen, smoother motion
- Light at 0.9 kg
- Long 12h real-world battery
Watch for
- Linux needs significant work on this hardware
- RAM is soldered, no upgrade later
Linux
Linux: significant gaps, expand for details
Not supported · Most documented on debian, with major gaps. Confidence: high · How we score
Specs
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 |
|---|---|
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB (soldered, not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Screen | 13" 2880x1920 @ 120Hz, 600 nitsvery bright, easy in direct sun, smoother scrolling and motion |
| Weight | 0.9 kgvery light to carry |
| Battery | 53 Wh, around 12 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 (Snapdragon X Elite) work with Linux?
- Not cleanly: there are significant gaps, so we don't recommend it for Linux as-is. This is an Arm Snapdragon X device.
- What does the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 (Snapdragon X Elite) cost?
- RRP is about 999 USD (1199 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- Is the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 (Snapdragon X Elite) good for office and web work?
- For office and web work we score it 5/10 on value and 7/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 (Snapdragon X Elite)?
- 0.9 kg (1.98 lb). That's easy to carry all day.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 53 Wh pack, around 12 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 8/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is soldered, so the 16 GB it ships with is the RAM it dies with. Storage starts at 512 GB on this configuration.
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from € 1.199 $999 RRP
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