Microsoft Surface Pro 12-Inch and Surface Laptop 13-Inch Launched

Microsoft has launched the new Surface Pro 12 inch and Surface Laptop 13 inch, powered by the Snapdragon X2 Plus processor. The company has also introduced a new Surface Mouse with integrated haptic feedback.

According to Microsoft, the new Surface PCs offer up to 18 percent improved battery efficiency, more than 60 percent faster graphics and up to 95 percent faster local AI processing compared with the previous generation.

Price and Availability

The Surface Pro 12-inch starts at $1,149.99, while the Surface Laptop 13-inch starts at $1,199. Both devices are scheduled to go on sale from October 13 in select markets. The Surface Pro will also be available with an optional 5G configuration for commercial customers.

Specifications

Both devices feature a six-core Snapdragon X2 Plus processor, Qualcomm Hexagon NPU with 80 TOPS and an Adreno GPU. They come with 16GB or 24GB LPDDR5x RAM and 256GB or 512GB storage.

The Surface Pro 12-inch has a 12.3-inch PixelSense LCD touchscreen, while the Surface Laptop 13-inch features a 13.3-inch PixelSense touchscreen. Both displays offer up to 500 nits of brightness.

The Surface Pro includes a 1080p front camera and 10-megapixel rear camera, while the Surface Laptop has a 1080p camera. Both models run Windows 11 Home and support Wi-Fi 7.

Microsoft rates the Surface Pro for up to 15.5 hours of local video playback, while the Surface Laptop is rated for up to 22.5 hours. The Surface Pro weighs 686g, while the Surface Laptop weighs 1.23kg.

The Surface Pro features a 2-in-1 design, allowing it to be used as a tablet or laptop. The Surface Laptop comes with a full-size backlit keyboard and aluminium body. Both models have a fanless design.