Microsoft is reportedly working on a refresh of the Surface Pro X, with a new SQ2 chip based on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8cx. The real news may be 64-bit app compatibility.

64-bit software emulation is finally coming to the Surface Pro X.

Microsoft revamps the Surface Pro X tablet running Windows on Arm, complete with a new Microsoft SQ2 processor, new keyboard colors, and applications coded to provide better native performance.

Starting today, select Windows Insider beta testers can enjoy 64-bit app emulation on Windows 10 on ARM-based devices like the Surface Pro X.

It's been about two years since its release, but with the latest Surface Pro X model, Microsoft finally got it right, combining hardware with software.

The lack of tests on the Surface Pro X in itself is telling, however. No 64-bit only apps are not going to run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon-based tablet, and that leaves some gaps in its compatibility.

ARM-based Surface Pro X gets an $899 Wi-Fi-only model but few other upgrades But Windows 11 supports 64-bit app emulation, improving app compatibility.