Microsoft launches Surface Pro 12 and Laptop 13 with Snapdragon X2 Plus
New consumer devices arrive October 13 starting at $1,149.99 and $1,199 respectively.
KEY POINTS
- Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch announced at Snapdragon Summit
- Both powered by 6-core Snapdragon X2 Plus with 80 TOPS NPU
- Launch date set for October 13, 2026 in select markets
- Surface Pro starts at $1,149.99; Surface Laptop at $1,199
- Microsoft claims 17% faster Office, 18% better battery, 60% faster graphics
Microsoft unveiled the Surface Pro 12-inch tablet and Surface Laptop 13-inch at Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit. Both devices run on a 6-core Snapdragon X2 Plus processor with 16GB or 24GB of LPDDR5x RAM and 256GB or 512GB storage.
The Surface Pro features a 12-inch LCD display at 2196 x 1464 resolution with a 90Hz refresh rate. Microsoft claims the screen is 25% brighter than the previous model and introduces a new black color option. Estimated battery life reaches 15.5 hours of local video playback.
“The two new Surface devices with Snapdragon X2 Plus CPUs will be up to 17% faster for Office workloads, up to 18% more battery efficient, and offer over 60% faster graphics performance.”
The Surface Laptop offers a 13-inch touchscreen at 1920 x 1280 resolution with a 60Hz refresh rate and a fanless design. Its display also claims a 25% brightness increase over the prior generation. Both devices start shipping October 13 in select markets.
Microsoft states the new chips deliver up to 17% faster Office performance, 18% better battery efficiency, and over 60% faster graphics. The Qualcomm Hexagon NPU provides 80 TOPS for a claimed 95% improvement in local AI tasks.
Pricing begins at $1,149.99 for the Surface Pro and $1,199 for the Surface Laptop. Italian availability and pricing have not yet been confirmed.
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