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Microsoft Surface Pro 9 5G
Qualcomm Adreno 690 · Microsoft SQ3 · 16GB RAM · 13" PixelSense touch
$1,299
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 5G is a 2-in-1 laptop built around the Microsoft SQ3 and Qualcomm Adreno 690, paired with 16GB RAM and a 13" PixelSense touch display.
It weighs 1.95 lbs and is rated by the manufacturer for 15 hours of battery — independent reviews suggest ~9.8 hours of real-world use.
For local AI workloads, 0 GB VRAM + 16 GB RAM means the system can runs ~8b llms locally.
At $1,299, Laptop Index gives it an overall score of 54/100 (tier C+).
Specifications
BrandMicrosoft
Category2-in-1
GPUQualcomm Adreno 690
CPUMicrosoft SQ3
RAM16 GB
VRAM0 GB
Screen13" PixelSense touch
Weight1.95 lbs
Battery (claimed)15 hrs
Battery (realistic)~9.8 hrs
Price (USD)$1,299
Laptop Index scores
Overall tierC+ · 54/100
GPU score12/100
CPU score40/100
AI / LLM capability~8B params
Local AI verdictRuns ~8B LLMs locally