Surface Pro 5, Surface Pro 6, and Surface Laptop 2 have updates that improve audio performance and battery life

Both devices should see smoother performance after the updates.

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What you need to know

Microsoft’sSurface Pro (5th Gen),Surface Pro 6, andSurface Laptop 2all have updates available. The updates are largely the same for each device. They improve the stability of apps during playback, improve audio performance and battery life, and improve integration between system services.

Here’s what’s new for theSurface Pro (5th Gen):

Here’s everything new for theSurface Pro 6:

The Surface Laptop 2 has asimilar changelogbut has one additional fix:

You can grab these updates now through Windows Update.

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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.