Microsoft Surface Pro 5 release date set for next month; Kaby Lake to do wonders on Surface Pro 4 successor

The Microsoft Surface Pro 5 is reportedly set for its release next month, which marks the first year of its predecessor, the Surface Pro 4.

It is expected to come with the Kaby Lake processor, the latest from Intel that is currently rolling out the market today. The 2-in-1 device will enjoy a lot of benefits with the chipset.

The Kaby Lake will be much more efficient than the Intel Sky Lake (the processor on the Surface Pro 4) when it comes to 4K resolution video support. The display of the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 itself is expected to boast 4K Ultra HD or High-Definition resolution.

For performance, the processor is 12 percent faster than the Sky Lake in terms of productivity and is snappier by 19 percent in web performance, which means that work and play experience will be a breeze in the Microsoft Surface Pro 5.

In addition to the boost in function and performance, Kaby Lake also helps improve the battery life of the laplet, which means that users can do more for a longer amount of time with the device.

The Microsoft Surface Pro 5 will have Windows 10 pre-installed, which makes sense not only because it is the latest operating system, but because the Kaby Lake, as well as its rival – the AMD Bristol Ridge – will only be supported on Windows 10.

USB-C support is also expected along with a thinner build for the device, which will also be possible with the Kaby Lake, thanks to its low power consumption.

Microsoft Surface Pro 5 will also reportedly come with a version with 16GB of RAM. Other specs include a 16-megapixel rear-facing camera and an 8MP front shooter.

With the Kaby Lake ready to go, it is now much more possible that the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 will see the light of day next month.

Previous reports stated that Microsoft will wait for the Redstone 2 coming spring next year, which will cause the delay of the launch. However, this may not be the case after all.

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