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Surface Pro 5, Surface Pro 6, and Surface Laptop 2 have updates that improve audio performance and battery life

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Both devices should see smoother performance after the updates.

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Microsoft Surface Pro 6 (Image credit: Windows Central)

What you need to know

  • New updates are available for the Surface Pro (5th Gen), Surface Pro 6, and Surface Laptop 2.
  • The updates bring improvements to battery life, audio performance, and stability during playback of applications.
  • Surface Pro (5th Gen), Surface Pro 6, and Surface Laptop 2 users can download the updates now via Windows Update.

Microsoft's Surface Pro (5th Gen), Surface Pro 6, and Surface Laptop 2 all have updates available. The updates are largely the same for each device. They improve the stability of apps during playback, improve audio performance and battery life, and improve integration between system services.

Here's what's new for the Surface Pro (5th Gen):

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Firmware versionUpdate info
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. - SoftwareComponent - 11.0.6000.92Improves the application stability during playback.
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. - Media - 6.0.8936.1Improves audio performance and battery life.
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. - Extension - 6.1.0.6Improves integration between system services.
Surface – System – 6.105.139.0Improves integration between system services.

Here's everything new for the Surface Pro 6:

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Firmware versionUpdate info
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. - SoftwareComponent - 11.0.6000.92Improves application stability during playback.
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. - Media - 6.0.8936.1Improves audio performance and battery life.
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. - Extension - 6.1.0.6Improves integration between system services.
Surface – System – 6.105.139.0Improves integration between system services.

The Surface Laptop 2 has a similar changelog but has one additional fix:

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Firmware versionUpdate info
Surface - System – 9.49.139.0Addresses system bugcheck.
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. - SoftwareComponent - 11.0.6000.92Improves the application stability during playback.
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. - Media - 6.0.8936.1Improves audio performance and battery life.
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. - Extension - 6.1.0.6Improves integration between system services.
Surface – System – 6.105.139.0Improves integration between system services.

You can grab these updates now through Windows Update.

Sean Endicott
Sean Endicott
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He's covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean's journey began with the Lumia 930, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.