Surface Pro (2017) vs Surface Pro 4 It’s been a pretty long wait, but the update to the Surface Pro 4 is here. Oddly, it’s not called the Surface Pro 5 but as you’ll see there are clear reasons for this. Whether you’re thinking of upgrading from your Surface Pro 4 or trying to decide which device to buy as an upgrade from something else, our comparison of the two hybrids will help you make the right choice. See our chart of the best hybrid laptop/tablets to buy. You can pre-order the new Surface Pro now