Microsoft has released its latest generation of Surface hardware. The 12th Edition Surface Pro and 8th Edition Surface Laptop are available for consumers starting today, June 16, with enterprise models scheduled for release on July 14. The primary update for this hardware cycle is the integration of Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon X2 architecture.
Surface Laptop & Surface Pro Specifications
Both the tablet and laptop lines are equipped with either the 10-core Snapdragon X2 Plus or the 12-core Snapdragon X2 Elite processors. These chips include a Qualcomm Hexagon NPU capable of 80 TOPS, which Microsoft says is designed to handle local AI processing tasks within Windows.
Memory configurations for the devices start at 16GB and can be upgraded to 64GB, while storage options range from 256GB (or 512GB on the 15-inch laptop) up to 1TB.
The Surface Laptop is available in two screen sizes: 13.8 inches and 15 inches. The 13.8-inch model starts at $1,599 and features a 120Hz LCD screen with a pixel density of 201 PPI. Microsoft’s battery estimates suggest up to 20 hours of local video playback.
The 15-inch version, starting at $1,699, includes a denser display at 262 PPI and adds a MicroSDXC card reader. Both laptops include two USB-C/USB4 ports and one USB-A port. The 13.8-inch model is also available in a new green colorway called Jade, alongside the standard Platinum, Black, and Dune options.
On the 2-in-1 side, the 13-inch Surface Pro 12 starts at $1,499 and is available in Platinum, Black, and Dune. The distinct hardware change for this generation is the availability of an optional OLED display, which retains the 120Hz dynamic refresh rate found on the LCD models.
The tablet includes a 1440p ultrawide front-facing camera, Wi-Fi 7 support, and two USB-C/USB4 ports. Battery life is rated at up to 15.5 hours for local video playback.
In related news, Lenovo has recently refreshed the ThinkBook 16p 2026 with an Intel Core Ultra 7 251HX processor and Nvidia RTX 5060 graphics.
For more daily updates, please visit our News Section.
Stay ahead in tech! Join our Telegram community and sign up for our daily newsletter of top stories!
Comments