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Microsoft Unveils Affordable 12-Inch Surface Pro and 13-Inch Surface Laptop

The new AI-optimized devices, powered by Snapdragon X Plus processors, start at $799 and $899, with preorders now open ahead of their May 20 release.

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Overview

  • The 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Plus processors, offering AI capabilities like natural-language settings adjustments and Recall.
  • Priced at $799 and $899 respectively, these are Microsoft's most affordable Copilot+ PCs yet, targeting students and young professionals.
  • Both devices are thinner, lighter, and exclusively use USB-C for charging, with the Surface Pro weighing 1.5 pounds and the Surface Laptop at 2.7 pounds.
  • Available in Platinum, Violet, and Ocean finishes, the Surface Pro includes a redesigned keyboard (sold separately) and a magnetic rear slot for the Surface Pen.
  • Preorders are live now, with the official launch set for May 20, 2025, and business versions expected to ship on July 22.