Surface Pro 7 Specs Leaked Ahead Of Microsoft’s October Event

A new kickstand mode might be available for the Surface Pro reboot that won't be found in current models out in the market. Pictured: Fans draw custom designed football uniforms on Microsoft Surface Pro screens at the NFL Experience on January 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas. Getty Images/Tim Warner

Redmond tech giant Microsoft is expected to unveil a slew of new hardware during its Windows 10 event next month. A leak, however, revealed key specs belonging to one of the devices that will be featured there: the new Surface Pro 7.

Microsoft is expected to unveil new Surface devices during its event scheduled for Oct. 2. A new leak via German-speaking tech site WinFuture, however, revealed the upcoming Surface Pro 7’s key specs, particularly the processors, memory allocation and storage configurations.

The tech site revealed that dealers or retailers have already listed the Surface Pro 7, revealing six possible configurations that will be made available for European consumers. Check them out below.

Microsoft Surface Pro 7, Intel Core i3, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD
Microsoft Surface Pro 7, Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD
Microsoft Surface Pro 7, Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD
Microsoft Surface Pro 7, Intel Core i7, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD
Microsoft Surface Pro 7, Intel Core i7, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD

While these models are listed for release in European stores, they might also make their way to the U.S. market. Due to this, Surface Pro fans in the U.S. can expect to see similar configurations available here.

Budget offering

TechRadar speculated that based on the leak, it appears that Microsoft is releasing an affordable option that will likely appeal to budget users. The leaked listing includes a base unit powered by an Intel Core i3 processor, backed by 4GB of RAM and 128GB SSD.

The inclusion of this model is “surprising” given that the Surface Pro 6 didn’t have such a configuration both in the U.S. and Germany. The base model of the Surface Pro 6 had an Intel Core i5 processor, backed by 8GB of RAM. A Surface Pro with a Core i3 processor and 4GB of RAM then seems likely designed for those who want to get a Pro tablet but can’t afford the expensive price.

The tech site added that the new budget configuration could be sold for as low as $600, given that the base model for the Surface Pro 6, which had a Core i5 and 8GB RAM, was sold for $899 when it was released.

Of course, this is mere speculation and should be received with a grain of salt. Better stay tuned for more updates as they come.