Microsoft Surface Pro 6 and Surface Laptop 2 offer quad-cores

Microsoft introduced several new hardware products. First up we have the Surface Pro 6 and Surface Laptop 2. The former is largely similar to its predecessor, but it now offers a quad-core processor option. The 12.3" device has a longer battery life though, Microsoft now lists 13.5 hours. Pricing starts at $899.

Surface Pro 6 is the most powerful Surface Pro yet, introducing the latest 8th generation Intel® Quad Core™ processor. At more than 67 percent faster than 5th generation Surface Pro, we’ve redesigned Surface Pro 6 to pack in power but keep the portability, versatility and all-day battery we know our fans love.

Featuring our PixelSense™ Touch Display, Surface Pro 6 adapts to help you take your ideas to the next level and create your best work with Office 365* on Windows and features like intelligent inking. And to get more in their flow, customers can take advantage of helpful time savers, including password-free Windows Hello sign-in and Windows Timeline.

Next is the Surface Laptop 2, this 13.5" laptop is now also available with a quad-core option. Sadly, both devices lack USB 3.1 Type-C support. The only other novelty is that you can now get them in black. Pricing is unknown.

With boosted performance from the new Quad Core 8th generation Intel® processor, Surface Laptop 2 is an astounding 85 percent faster than the original Surface Laptop. Meticulously crafted with its premium design, PixelSense™ Touch Display, and best in class keyboard and trackpad, this new generation delivers the perfect balance of quiet beauty, performance and portability, without sacrificing the 14.5 hours of battery life you need to get through your day.