Supported external display resolution and refresh rates for Surface
When connecting your Surface to an external display, such as a TV, monitor, or projector, your Surface attempts to automatically select the optimal resolution based on the type of connector used and the resolution capabilities of the external display.
The chosen resolution and refresh rate for the external display are influenced by the number of connected displays, how the display is connected, and whether the screen of your Surface is on or off. Additionally, the processor model in your Surface plays a role in determining these settings.
Connected directly to external display
To see the supported refresh rate and resolution for single or dual external displays, select your Surface device.
Note: While the device may be capable of the resolutions below, how you have the device connected is important and may limit the resolution or refresh rate you are able to achieve. See Connecting with an adapter, Dock, or Travel Hub for more information.
If you’re not sure what Surface model you’re using, look in the Surface app. For more info, see Find out which Surface model you have.
|
Surface model |
Single display - Max refresh rate |
Single display - Max display resolution |
Dual display - Max refresh rate |
Dual display - Max display resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Surface Book 2 13" or 15" |
60 Hz |
4096 x 2304 |
60 Hz 30 Hz |
2560 x 1600 4096 x 2304 |
|
Surface Book 3 13.5" or 15" |
120 Hz |
4096 x 2304 |
60 Hz |
4096 x 2304 |
|
Surface model |
Single display - Max refresh rate |
Single display - Max display resolution |
Dual display - Max refresh rate |
Dual display - Max display resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Surface Go |
60 Hz |
3840 x 2160 |
- |
- |
|
Surface Go with LTE Advanced |
60 Hz |
3840 x 2160 |
- |
- |
|
Surface Go 2 |
60 Hz |
3840 x 2160 |
30 Hz |
3840 x 2160 |
|
Surface Go 2 with LTE Advanced |
60 Hz |
3840 x 2160 |
30 Hz |
3840 x 2160 |
|
Surface Go 3 |
60 Hz |
3840 x 2160 |
30 Hz |
3840 x 2160 |
|
Surface Go 4 |
60 Hz |
3840 x 2160 |
30 Hz |
3840 x 2160 |
|
Surface model |
Single display - Max refresh rate |
Single display - Max display resolution |
Dual display - Max refresh rate |
Dual display - Max display resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Surface Laptop Studio |
120 Hz 60 Hz |
5120 x 2880 4096 x 2304 |
60 Hz |
4096 x 2304 |
|
Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
120 Hz |
5120 x 3200 |
60 Hz |
4096 x 2304 |
|
Surface model |
Single display - Max refresh rate |
Single display - Max display resolution |
Dual display - Max refresh rate |
Dual display - Max display resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Surface Laptop SE |
60 Hz |
4096 x 2160 |
- |
- |
|
Surface model |
Single display - Max refresh rate |
Single display - Max display resolution |
Dual display - Max refresh rate |
Dual display - Max display resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Surface Laptop Go |
60 Hz - |
4096 x 2304 - |
30 Hz 60 Hz |
4096 x 2304 2560 x 1600 |
|
Surface Laptop Go 2 |
30 Hz 60 Hz |
5120 x 4096 5120 x 3200 |
- 60 Hz |
- 3840 x 2160 |
|
Surface Laptop Go 3 |
30 Hz 60 Hz |
5120 x 4096 5120 x 2880 |
30 Hz 60 Hz |
4096 x 2160 3840 x 2160 |
|
Surface model |
Single display - Max refresh rate |
Single display - Max display resolution |
Dual display - Max refresh rate |
Dual display - Max refresh rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Surface Laptop (7th Edition) USB-C (USB4) |
60 Hz |
5120 x 2880 |
60 Hz |
3840 x 2160 |
|
Surface model |
Single display - Max refresh rate |
Single display - Max display resolution |
Dual display - Max refresh rate |
Dual display - Max refresh rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Surface Laptop 6 for Business (USB-C) |
60 Hz |
5120 x 2880 |
60 Hz |
3840 x 2160 |
|
Surface model |
Single display - Max refresh rate |
Single display - Max display resolution |
Dual display - Max refresh rate |
Dual display - Max refresh rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Surface Laptop 5 (USB-C) |
60 Hz |
7680 x 4320 |
60 Hz |
3840 x 2160 |
|
Surface model |
Single display - Max refresh rate |
Single display - Max display resolution |
Dual display - Max refresh rate |
Dual display - Max display resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Surface Laptop 4 with Intel processor |
30 Hz 60 Hz |
5120 x 3200 5120 x 2880 |
60 Hz - |
3840 x 2160 - |
|
Surface Laptop 4 with AMD processor |
30 Hz 60 Hz |
5120 x 2880 5120 x 2880 |
60 Hz - |
3840 x 2160 - |
|
Surface model |
Single display - Max refresh rate |
Single display - Max display resolution |
Dual display - Max refresh rate |
Dual display - Max display resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Surface Laptop 3 with Intel processor |
30 Hz 60 Hz |
5120 x 3200 5120 x 2880 |
60 Hz |
3840 x 2160 |
|
Surface Laptop 3 with AMD processor |
30 Hz 60 Hz |
7680 x 4320 5120 x 2880 |
60 Hz |
3840 x 2160 |
|
Surface model |
Single display - Max refresh rate |
Single display - Max display resolution |
Dual display - Max refresh rate |
Dual display - Max display resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Surface Laptop 2 with i5 or i7 processor |
60 Hz |
4096 x 2304 |
30 Hz 60 Hz |
4096 x 2304 2560 x 1600 |
|
Surface model |
Single display - Max refresh rate |
Single display - Max display resolution |
Dual display - Max refresh rate |
Dual display - Max refresh rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Surface Pro X (USB-C) |
30 Hz 60 Hz |
4096 x 2160 4096 x 2304 |
- |
- |
|
Surface Pro X (USB-C Dual port) |
- |
- |
60 Hz |
4096 x 2304 |
|
Surface model |
Single display - Max refresh rate |
Single display - Max display resolution |
Dual display - Max refresh rate |
Dual display - Max refresh rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Surface Pro (11th Edition) USB-C (USB4) |
60 Hz 120 Hz |
5120 x 2880 3840 x 2160 |
60 Hz - |
3840 x 2160 - |
|
Surface model |
Single display - Max refresh rate |
Single display - Max display resolution |
Dual display - Max refresh rate |
Dual display - Max refresh rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Surface Pro 10 for Business (USB-C Thunderbolt™ 4) |
60 Hz |
5120 x 2880 |
60 Hz |
3840 x 2160 |
|
Surface model |
Single display - Max refresh rate |
Single display - Max display resolution |
Dual display - Max refresh rate |
Dual display - Max refresh rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Surface Pro 9 (USB-C) |
60 Hz |
5120 x 2880 |
- |
- |
|
Surface Pro 9 (USB-C Dual port) |
- |
- |
60 Hz |
3840 x 2160 |
|
Surface Pro 9 with 5G (USB-C) |
60 Hz |
4096 x 2304 |
- |
- |
|
Surface Pro 9 with 5G (USB-C Dual port) |
- |
- |
60 Hz |
3840 x 2160 |
|
Surface model |
Single display - Max refresh rate |
Single display - Max display resolution |
Dual display - Max refresh rate |
Dual display - Max refresh rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Surface Pro 8 (USB-C) |
60 Hz |
5120 x 2880 |
- |
- |
|
Surface Pro 8 (USB-C Dual port) |
- |
- |
60 Hz |
3840 x 2160 |
|
Surface model |
Single display - Max refresh rate |
Single display - Max display resolution |
Dual display - Max refresh rate |
Dual display - Max display resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Surface Pro 7 |
30 Hz 60 Hz |
5120 x 3200 5120 x 2880 |
60 Hz |
3840 x 2160 |
|
Surface Pro 7+ |
30 Hz 60 Hz |
5120 x 3200 5120 x 2880 |
60 Hz |
3840 x 2160 |
|
Surface model |
Single display - Max refresh rate |
Single display - Max display resolution |
Dual display - Max refresh rate |
Dual display - Max display resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Surface Pro 6 with i5 or i7 processor |
60 Hz |
4096 x 2304 |
30 Hz 60 Hz |
4096 x 2304 2560 x 1600 |
|
Surface model |
Single display - Max refresh rate |
Single display - Max display resolution |
Dual display - Max refresh rate |
Dual display - Max display resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Surface Studio with i5 or i7 processor |
60 Hz - |
4096 x 2304 - |
60 Hz 30 Hz |
2560 x 1600 4096 x 2304 |
|
Surface Studio 2+ |
120 Hz 60 Hz |
5120 x 2880 4096 x 2304 |
60 Hz - |
4096 x 2304 - |
When utilizing dual external displays, it's possible to attain a higher refresh rate or display resolution on one display by decreasing the refresh rate or display resolution on the other display.
Connecting with an adapter, Dock, or Travel Hub
If you are using a Surface display adapter, a Surface Dock, or a Surface USB-C Travel Hub there may be limits on the resolution or refresh rate you are able to achieve. For more information, see:
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