Microsoft Surface Pro X owners can expect improved speeds from their tablets. Microsoft is rolling out a Surface Pro X firmware update, packed with a host of performance enhancements.
The new system update may address some of the gripes we had with the slate in our Surface Pro X review. Although we were impressed with its overall design, vivid display, and long battery life, its app compatibility issues and middling performance left us underwhelmed.
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That said, the latest Surface Pro X update brings a list of improvements and fixes to the Teams app experience as well as the GPU, Bluetooth connectivity, and overall system stability.
Here's what's new according to Microsoft's Surface Pro X update history (opens in new tab) release notes:
| Device Manager | Version and Update |
|---|---|
| Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU | 26.18.0901.8000 - Improves the Teams app experience. |
| Qualcomm Bluetooth UART Transport Driver | 1.0.830.0 - Iimproves BT connection reliability. |
| Qualcomm Bus Device | 1.0.1000.0000 - Improves system stability. |
| Qualcomm Spectra 390 ISP | 1.0.900.0 - Improves system stability while using the camera. |
| Qualcomm Spectra 390 ISP | 1.0.900.1 - Improves system stability while the using camera. |
| Qualcomm(R) System Manager Device | 1.0.820.0 - Improves system stability. |
| Qualcomm(R) System Manager Device | 1.0.900.0 - Improves system stability. |
| Qualcomm(R) Wi-Fi B/G/N/AC (2x2) Svc | 1.0.860.0 - Improves connection reliability. |
| Surface Camera AVStream Mini Driver | 1.0.900.1 - Improves system stability while using the camera. |
| Surface Hid Mini Driver | 3.10.139.0 improves system stability. |
| Surface Integration Driver | 20.74.139.0 improves adaptive brightness. |
| Surface Light Sensor | 1.35.139.0 improves adaptive brightness. |
| Surface Radio Monitor | 3.13.139.0 improves connectivity performance in the tablet mode. |
| Surface UEFI | 3.462.140.0 improves system stability. |
The Surface Pro X firmware update is available now, but keep in mind that not all owners will receive it at the same time.
