The SQ3's new Neural Processing Unit has benefits on the software side. Only the Intel model supports Dolby Vision IQ, adding another wrinkle to the mix. The 3:2 displays have a 1200:1 contrast ratio. Regardless of the processor selection, both devices have the same dimensions and include a 13' PixelSense Flow Display with 2880 x 1920 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate support. The processor choice is further complicated by the Intel machine, including Thunderbolt 4 ports, while the Arm-powered 2-in-1 supports 5G connectivity. On the other hand, Microsoft's in-house SQ3 chip includes a new Neural Processing Unit and offers up to 19 hours of battery life. Compared to the Surface Pro 8's Intel chip, Microsoft says the Surface Pro 9 with Intel offers about 50% better performance. Users can pick between an SQ3 Arm-powered processor and Intel's 12th Gen Core processors. The Microsoft Surface Pro 9 combines the Surface Pro X and Surface Pro lines and provides customers with choices for the device's processor and colors.

At today's Microsoft Surface event, Microsoft announced three new Surface products and many new accessories.

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