| Microsoft Surface Pro 6
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Security Grade
Calculator v1
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Microsoft Surface Pro 6
Category: Computer • Model / Gen: 6th Generation Intel Core i5-8250U / i5-8350U / i7-8650U
Release Date: 2018-10-16 • Status: End of sale
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Security Evaluation
1. Device Security
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Known hardware tampering
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None
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🔗 Proof
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No reports of major tampering
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| Known vulnerabilities
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Rare
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🔗 Proof
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Firmware updates mitigate known issues
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| Prior attacks
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Rare
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🔗 Proof
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No Surface Pro 6–specific attacks recorded
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| Updatability
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Very common
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🔗 Proof
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Windows Update and driver updates supported
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| Category Score
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Score: 2 / 3
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2. System Security
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Authentication with other systems
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Full
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🔗 Proof
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Supports Active Directory, Azure AD
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| Communications
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Encrypted with up-to-date encryption
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🔗 Proof
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Wi-Fi 5, WPA2 capable
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| Storage
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Encrypted with up-to-date encryption
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🔗 Proof
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BitLocker supported
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| Category Score
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Score: 1 / 3
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3. User Authentication
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Account management
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Full
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🔗 Proof
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Multiple account and enterprise integration
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| Authentication
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Secure
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🔗 Proof
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Windows Hello face authentication
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| Brute-force protection
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Exist
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🔗 Proof
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TPM and lockout policies in Windows
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| Event logging
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Access event logged
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🔗 Proof
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Event Viewer and audit logs supported
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| Passwords
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Require change after setup with complexity requirements
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🔗 Proof
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Windows password policies enforce complexity
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| Category Score
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Score: 1 / 3
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Technical Specifications
| Property
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Details
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| Operating System & App
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Windows 10 Home / Pro (Upgradeable to Windows 11) (Companion App: Microsoft Surface App)
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| Hardware (CPU / GPU)
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CPU: Intel Core i5-8250U / i5-8350U / i7-8650U • GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 620
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| Memory & Storage
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Memory: 8GB / 16GB LPDDR3 • Storage: 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB SSD
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| Power, Battery & Charging
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Battery: Up to 13.5 hours typical device usage • Power: 44W or 65W Surface power supply • Charging: Surface Connect
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| Display & Camera
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Display: 12.3-inch PixelSense, 2736×1824, 267 PPI, 3:2 aspect ratio • Camera: Front: 5MP (1080p video) / Rear: 8MP (1080p video)
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| Sound & Connectivity
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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
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| Physical (Dimensions & Mass)
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Dimensions: 292 mm × 201 mm × 8.5 mm • Mass: 770 g (i5) / 784 g (i7)
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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 2736×1824 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.
