In terms of connectivity,
Wifi Stealth 17 Studio features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard (v6E), providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Surface Pro 7 Plus (v6).
Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.
Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds
Standard |
Speed |
Release Date |
Network |
Frequency Bands (GHz) |
Wi-Fi 7 |
up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s) |
2023 |
802.11be |
2.4, 5, 6 |
Wi-Fi 6E |
up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s) |
2020 |
802.11ax |
2.4, 5, 6 |
Wi-Fi 6 |
up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s) |
2019 |
802.11ax |
2.4, 5 |
Wi-Fi 5 |
up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s) |
2014 |
802.11ac |
2.4, 5 |
Wi-Fi 4 |
up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s) |
2009 |
802.11n |
2.4, 5 |
* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.
USBBoth Surface Pro 7 Plus and Stealth 17 Studio have USB-A ports. Surface Pro 7 Plus has 1x USB 3.1 USB-A ports, while Stealth 17 Studio has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. Both Surface Pro 7 Plus and Stealth 17 Studio have USB Type-C ports. Surface Pro 7 Plus has 1x USB 3.1 USB Type-C ports, while Stealth 17 Studio has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.
Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests
using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.
USB Type and Speeds
USB Type |
Version |
Speed |
Date |
Other Features/Explanations |
USB4 |
Gen 4 (2.0) |
80 Gbps |
2022 |
Also known as USB 80Gbps |
USB4 |
Gen 3×2 |
40 Gbps |
2019 |
Also known as USB 40Gbps |
USB 3.2 |
3.2 Gen 2x2 |
20 Gbps |
2019 |
Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2 |
USB 3.2 |
3.2 Gen 2 |
10 Gbps |
2017 |
Previously known as USB 3.1 |
USB 3.2 |
3.2 Gen 1 |
5 Gbps |
2017 |
Previously known as USB 3.0 |
USB 3.1 |
3.1 Gen 2 |
10 Gbps |
2013 |
Faster data transfer rates |
USB 3.0 |
3.1 Gen 1 |
5 Gbps |
2010 |
SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates |
USB 2.0 |
2.0 |
480 Mbps |
2000 |
High-speed data transfer |
USB 1.0 |
1.0 |
1.5 Mbps |
1996 |
Original USB standard |
Thunderbolt Stealth 17 Studio is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Surface Pro 7 Plus does not have Thunderbolt port.
HDMI Stealth 17 Studio features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors. Surface Pro 7 Plus does not have an HDMI port.
Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions,
including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates.
This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI
version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.
HDMI Comparison Table
HDMI Version |
Maximum Resolution |
Bandwidth (Gbps) |
Color Depth (bits) |
Release Date |
HDMI 2.1-2.1b |
7680 x 4320 (8K) @ 60p 3840 x 2160 (4K) @ 120p |
48.0 |
48 |
2017 |
HDMI 2.0-2.0b |
3840 x 2160 (4K) @ 60p |
18.0 |
48 |
2013 |
HDMI 1.4-1.4b |
3840 x 2160 (4K) @ 30p |
10.2 |
48 |
2009 |
HDMI 1.3-1.3a |
2560 x 1440 @ 60p |
10.2 |
48 |
2006 |
HDMI 1.0-1.2a |
1920 x 1200 @ 60p |
4.95 |
24 |
2002 |
* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.
SD Card ReaderBoth Surface Pro 7 Plus and Stealth 17 Studio come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.
Audio JackBoth Surface Pro 7 Plus and Stealth 17 Studio are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.
To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.
Connectivity and Ports |
WiFi Standard
(latest: v7) |
v6
|
v6E
|
Bluetooth
(latest: v5.4) |
v5
|
v5.3 |
USB-A
(latest: 3.2) |
1x USB 3.1 |
2x USB 3.2 |
USB Type-C
(latest: USB4 2.0) |
1x USB 3.1
|
2x USB 4.0
|
Thunderbolt
(latest: 4) |
No
|
Thunderbolt 4
|
HDMI
(latest: 2.1) |
No |
1x HDMI 2.1 |
DisplayPort
(latest: v2.0) |
No
|
No
|
VGA |
No
|
No
|
Fingerprint Sensor |
No
|
Yes
|
Optical Drive |
No
|
No
|
Audio Jack 3.5mm |
Yes
|
Yes
|
Ethernet RJ45 |
No
|
Yes
|
SD CardReader |
Yes
|
Yes
|
Proprietary Charging
Port
|
No
|
Yes
|