Microsoft Surface Pro 6

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Microsoft Surface Pro 6
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Microsoft Surface Pro 6
   Brand: Microsoft (Parent: Microsoft)
   Category: Computer • Model / Gen: 6th Generation Intel Core i5-8250U / i5-8350U / i7-8650U
   Release Date: 2018-10-16 • Status: End of sale
   Classification Date: 2025-09-24 • Official Website

Security Evaluation

1. Device Security

Criterion Value Proof Comment
Known hardware tampering None πŸ”— Proof No reports of major tampering
Known vulnerabilities Rare πŸ”— Proof Firmware updates mitigate known issues
Prior attacks Rare πŸ”— Proof No Surface Pro 6–specific attacks recorded
Updatability Very common πŸ”— Proof Windows Update and driver updates supported
Category Score Score: 2 / 3

2. System Security

Criterion Value Proof Comment
Authentication with other systems Full πŸ”— Proof Supports Active Directory, Azure AD
Communications Encrypted with up-to-date encryption πŸ”— Proof Wi-Fi 5, WPA2 capable
Storage Encrypted with up-to-date encryption πŸ”— Proof BitLocker supported
Category Score Score: 1 / 3

3. User Authentication

Criterion Value Proof Comment
Account management Full πŸ”— Proof Multiple account and enterprise integration
Authentication Secure πŸ”— Proof Windows Hello face authentication
Brute-force protection Exist πŸ”— Proof TPM and lockout policies in Windows
Event logging Access event logged πŸ”— Proof Event Viewer and audit logs supported
Passwords Require change after setup with complexity requirements πŸ”— Proof Windows password policies enforce complexity
Category Score Score: 1 / 3

Technical Specifications

Property Details
Operating System & App Windows 10 Home / Pro (Upgradeable to Windows 11) (Companion App: Microsoft Surface App)
Hardware (CPU / GPU) CPU: Intel Core i5-8250U / i5-8350U / i7-8650U • GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory & Storage Memory: 8GB / 16GB LPDDR3 • Storage: 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB SSD
Power, Battery & Charging Battery: Up to 13.5 hours typical device usage • Power: 44W or 65W Surface power supply • Charging: Surface Connect
Display & Camera Display: 12.3-inch PixelSense, 2736Γ—1824, 267 PPI, 3:2 aspect ratio • Camera: Front: 5MP (1080p video) / Rear: 8MP (1080p video)
Sound & Connectivity Sound: 1.6W stereo speakers with Dolby Audio, 3.5mm headphone jack, Dual microphones • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.1, Mini DisplayPort, USB-A, Surface Connect, microSDXC, 3.5mm jack
Physical (Dimensions & Mass) Dimensions: 292 mm Γ— 201 mm Γ— 8.5 mm • Mass: 770 g (i5) / 784 g (i7)


The Microsoft Surface Pro 6, released in October 2018, is a 2-in-1 detachable tablet featuring Intel's 8th Gen Core processors. It offers a 12.3-inch PixelSense display with a resolution of 2736Γ—1824 pixels, providing sharp visuals and responsive touch input. The device supports Windows 10 Home and Pro editions and is compatible with Windows 11. Its design includes a kickstand and optional Type Cover, enhancing its versatility for both tablet and laptop use.