Microsoft recently introduced Surface Hub 3, its latest all-in-one hybrid meeting and collaboration board. It’s designed to deliver a consistent, simple experience in all your workspaces.
As how and where we work continues to evolve, Microsoft has transformed the Surface Hub experience to keep up with the latest hybrid work demands. Surface Hub 3 with 50” and 85” screens are available to pre-order now and will start shipping in December 2023.
Microsoft Surface Hub 3
Inspired by user feedback, the new Surface Hub 3 now runs Microsoft Teams on Windows. This latest hub can support two pens at the same time. And, you can physically rotate the 50″ between portrait and landscape orientation at any time to adapt to needs such as whiteboarding and one-on-one video calls.
Users enjoy a unified Teams experience
The Surface Hub 3 is now a part of the Microsoft Teams Rooms family, offering an all-in-one Teams Rooms solution that runs Teams Rooms on Windows. Now, your team can seamlessly move from one meeting space to another, enjoying a consistent experience whether it’s the touch-centric interface of the Surface Hub 3 or the traditional console-based Teams Rooms setup.
Moreover, the Surface Hub 3 now incorporates highly requested features, including persistent chat and the visually appealing Front Row layout, which is stunning on its 85″ screen. Looking ahead, customers can anticipate that newly released Teams Rooms features will also be available on the Surface Hub from Day 1, ensuring that your collaborative experience remains cutting-edge and efficient.
Microsoft Teams Direct Guest Join
Microsoft Teams Rooms support interoperability with Direct Guest Join. This feature allows users to join a third-party online meeting (such as Zoom or Webex) from their Teams Rooms with one touch. Now, it’s easier for teams and external partners to collaborate across different platforms from Teams Rooms devices and Teams Rooms on Android. Users do not need to buy extra licenses or other services to use Direct Guest Join on Surface Hub 3.
What if I have a Surface Hub 2S?
If you own a Surface Hub 2S device, you can upgrade to the full Surface Hub 3 experience with the Surface Hub 3 Pack. Starting next year, software migration will also be available for Surface Hub 2S devices to move to Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows. For those customers continuing to run Windows 10 Team edition on their Surface Hub 2S devices, support for that OS will continue until October 14, 2025.
Surface Hub 3 unleashes a host of innovative features to enhance hybrid work
- Smart Rotation and Portrait Mode: Surface Hub 3, available in a 50″ display, offers the flexibility to physically rotate between Portrait and Landscape orientations at any time. This adaptability allows you to tailor the screen layout to your specific needs, whether it’s for a natural whiteboarding session or a more personalized one-on-one call.
- Mobility and Versatility: The Surface Hub 3 50″ can be fully mobile when placed on a Steelcase Roam Stand, providing deployment flexibility. Choose from an array of stands and wall-mounting solutions offered by Steelcase and our Designed for Surface partners. Additionally, with the APCTM Charge Mobile Battery, you can take the Surface Hub 3 50″ virtually anywhere within your building, ensuring that collaboration isn’t confined to a single space.
- Premium Design for Inclusive Meetings: Surface Hub 3 prioritizes inclusive meetings by delivering clear audio and visuals. The high-resolution 4K PixelSense display, equipped with an anti-glare coating, ensures that content remains visible under various lighting conditions, enhancing the overall meeting experience.
- Intelligent Audio Enhancements: The Surface Hub 3 50″ incorporates two microphone arrays and speaker pairings. Smart AV technology optimizes audio based on the device’s orientation, ensuring the best stereo experience, whether in Portrait or Landscape mode. This intelligent audio system guarantees that all participants can engage effectively in the meeting, regardless of the screen orientation.
- AI-powered team collaboration: The Surface Hub 3 represents a significant leap forward in leveraging AI for enhanced hybrid meetings and collaborative sessions. One standout example is the introduction of Cloud IntelliFrame, which is available with a separate software license. It offers a smart video feed that separates in-person Surface Hub users into individual boxes, making them more visible and removing distracting elements.
Microsoft designed the Surface Hub 3 to seamlessly blend the capabilities of a collaborative digital canvas with effortless video conferencing and intuitive touch and pen functionality. These integrated features create an environment that fosters dynamic teamwork, accommodating employees no matter where they work.
Moreover, the Surface Hub 3 now incorporates highly requested features, including persistent chat and the visually appealing Front Row layout, which is stunning on its 85″ screen. Looking ahead, customers can anticipate that newly released Teams Rooms features will also be available on the Surface Hub from Day 1, ensuring that your collaborative experience remains cutting-edge and efficient.
Empower workforce productivity through real-time collaboration and seamless information sharing. Contact AVI-SPL for more information or pre-order Surface Hub 3 now.
