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Microsoft confirms UK pricing for new Surface Pro 6 and Surface Laptop 2

The next generation of Surface devices were unveiled on Tuesday.
The next generation of Surface devices were unveiled on Tuesday. The next generation of Surface devices were unveiled on Tuesday.

Microsoft has confirmed the UK pricing for its latest Surface Pro and Laptop, both of which are due to go on sale later this month.

The new Surface Pro 6 – Microsoft’s latest version of its tablet-laptop hybrid computer – will start at £749, while the new Surface Laptop 2 will start at £979.

The new laptop houses the latest eighth generation Intel Quad Core processor and Microsoft says it can provide up to 14.5 hours of battery life on a single charge.

The latest Surface Pro meanwhile is 67% faster than its previous generation device the tech giant says, and like the Laptop will be available in a new matte black finish.

Both devices will look to challenge Apple’s iPad Pro tablets and MacBook line of computers when they launch on October 16.

In comparison, a 13-inch MacBook Air starts at £949, while the 10.5-inch iPad Pro starts at £619.

During an event in New York, Microsoft also announced a new Surface Studio desktop computer and the wireless, noise-cancelling Surface Headphones.

UK release dates are yet to be confirmed for both, but the new headphones are set to arrive before the end of the year.