Is the Surface Pro 7 available with LTE?

Why no LTE for the Surface Pro 7?

Continuing the trend of last-gen Surface Pro 6, the Surface Pro 7 does not have optional LTE available. Despite not having LTE, thanks to 10th Gen Intel Core processors (CPU), the Pro 7 is ready to handle Wi-Fi 6 for blistering wireless speeds.

The lack of LTE would be a lot worse if not for the Surface Pro X, an ARM-powered device that's seen a major overhaul to design and function. Like with the Surface Go that was (and still is) an LTE alternative to the Pro 6, the Pro X provides a closer alternative to the Pro 7 for those who absolutely need to stay connected at all times. It has a Qualcomm Snapdragon X24 LTE modem inside to make it all possible.

What's up with the Surface Pro X?

The Surface Pro X is the thinnest Surface Pro ever, coming at you with a 5.3mm thin chassis and 1.68-pound weight. This is a device you should be able to tuck under an arm and carry with you anywhere easily, and LTE connectivity only adds to its portability.

The Surface Pro X features the new Surface Slim Pen, a take on the classic Pen that's much more compact. Small enough, in fact, to sit in storage in the hinge where it charges automatically. Rounding things out is a 13-inch touch display with 2880x1920 resolution, 1400:1 contrast ratio, and 267 PPI.

As for power, Microsoft worked with Qualcomm to design a custom Microsoft SQ1 chipset. That means this is an ARM-powered device with 7 watts of power, yet it can deliver up to three times more performance per watt than we saw in the Surface Pro 6. It's not going to match up with the high-end Pro 7 models, but it won't be anywhere near a slouch, either. If you need LTE connectivity from a Surface, it's your best bet.