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Microsoft Surface Pro 9
Category: Computer • Model / Gen: 9th generation Intel (i5-1235U / i7-1255U), ARM (SQ3)
Release Date: 2022-10-12 • Status: In 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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No known hardware tampering
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| Known vulnerabilities
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Rare
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Firmware & driver patches released occasionally
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| Prior attacks
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Rare
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No major Surface-specific exploits reported
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| Updatability
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Very common
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Windows Update widely supported
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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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Supports Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, etc.
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| Communications
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Encrypted with up-to-date encryption
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Wi-Fi 6, TLS 1.3, WPA3 supported
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| Storage
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Encrypted with up-to-date encryption
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BitLocker enabled
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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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Supports multiple users, Microsoft account, Azure AD
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| Authentication
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Secure
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Windows Hello face recognition, PIN, fingerprint (with keyboard accessory)
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| Brute-force protection
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Exist
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Account lockout & Hello anti-spoofing
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| Event logging
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Access event logged
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Windows Event Viewer & audit logs
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| Passwords
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Require change after setup with complexity requirements
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Group Policy enforces complexity
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| Category Score
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Score: 1 / 3
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Technical Specifications
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Details
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| Operating System & App
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Windows 11 Home / Professional 64bit (Companion App: Microsoft Surface App)
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| Hardware (CPU / GPU)
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CPU: Intel Core i5-1235U / i7-1255U, Microsoft SQ3 (ARM) • GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics (Intel) / Adreno 8cx Gen 3 GPU (ARM)
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| Memory & Storage
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Memory: 8GB / 16GB / 32GB LPDDR5 • Storage: 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB SSD
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| Power, Battery & Charging
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Battery: Up to 15.5h (Intel) / Up to 19h (ARM) • Power: 65W adapter • Charging: Surface Connect / USB-C
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| Display & Camera
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Display: 13-inch PixelSense Flow, 2880×1920, 120Hz, Dolby Vision IQ • Camera: 1080p FHD front + 10MP rear (4K video)
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| Sound & Connectivity
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Sound: Dolby Atmos • Connectivity: 2× USB-C with Thunderbolt 4 (Intel only), Surface Connect, Surface Keyboard port
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| Physical (Dimensions & Mass)
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Dimensions: 287mm × 209mm × 9.3mm • Mass: 879g (Intel) / 878g (ARM)
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Microsoft Surface Pro 9 is Microsoft’s 2-in-1 flagship tablet PC launched in October 2022. It offers both Intel (U-series) and ARM (SQ3) variants, with features such as a high-refresh 120Hz PixelSense Flow display, Thunderbolt 4 (Intel version), and optional 5G (ARM version). It supports Windows Hello, BitLocker, and enterprise-grade security integrations with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), making it suitable for both consumers and enterprise environments.
