What you need to know
- Microsoft's Surface Pro 7+ has its first firmware update.
- The update addresses issues with screen brightness and refreshing.
- The Surface Pro 7+ was announced around two weeks ago.
Here's everything that's new for the Surface Pro 7+, as found on a Microsoft support page:
| Device Manager Name | Version and Update |
|---|---|
| Surface TCON device -Human Interface Devices | 160.146.4.0 - Resolves screen refresh issues. |
| Surface Panel – Monitor | 6.12.139.0 Resolves the adaptive brightness issue. |
| Surface System Aggregator – Firmware | 10.24.139.0 Improves the power and graphics performance; resolves the USB-C issue. Surface - HIDClass - 160.146.3.0 |
| Surface TCON device -Human Interface Devices (For LTE Advanced) | 160.146.3.0 Resolves screen refresh issues. |
The Surface Pro 7+ features a removable SSD and runs on Intel 11th Gen processors. It also has Iris Xe graphics. Microsoft claims that between the CPU and GPU and improvements, the Surface Pro 7+ is "2.1 times faster" than before.
The Surface Pro 7+ is aimed at business users, though anyone can buy one.
The latest firmware update for the Surface Pro 7+ started rolling out on January 20, 2021, but we now have a full changelog.
Seems faster with LTE
Addressing the needs of enterprise and education markets, Microsoft's Surface Pro 7+ brings a few new features to its classic laptop. With an option for LTE, removable SSD, and the latest Intel processors, Surface Pro 7+ should be an excellent choice out in the field.
