Microsoft introduced Surface Hub 2 with 50.5-inch 4K multi-touch display with 3:2 aspect ratio and extremely thin bezels and several new features back in May. At the Ignite the company has announced that the Surface Hub 2S with lighter, thinner, more vibrant design will be available in Q2 2019 with original Surface Hub software.
It also said that it can be updated to Surface Hub 2X in 2020 using an upgrade cartridge. This includes the ability to tile, rotate, and enable multi user log in with removable processor cartridges, in an easily accessible hardware chassis on the back of the Surface Hub 2.
Microsoft said that the processor cartridge can be removed, upgraded and serviced over time. This will let you switch to the Microsoft 365 powered Surface Hub 2X in 2020. Even though the software will be different, both the Surface Hub 2S and 2X will have the same 4K edge-to-edge multi-touch display, 4K cameras that rotate with the device, integrated speakers, and far-field mic arrays. Microsoft hasn’t revealed the price of Surface Hub 2 yet.
Regarding the Surface Hub 2, Microsoft said:
As with all our devices, Surface Hub 2 was designed to give people a product that will help them create more, do more, and achieve more. With Surface Hub 2 we believe we have created an experience that not only people, but teams will love. Surface Hub 2 breaks down barriers between teammates and will help organizations around the world to elevate themselves with a more modern and collaborative culture. We can’t wait to see how and where our customers use Surface Hub 2 and look forward to sharing more news in the coming months.