GoKawiilMicrosoft updates entry Surface Laptop and Surface Pro with Snapdragon X2 Plus chips
Microsoft is refreshing its lowest-end Surface devices, the 13-inch Surface Laptop and 12-inch Surface Pro, with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X2 Plus processor featuring an 80 TOPS NPU, replacing the first-gen Snapdragon X Plus. Both machines launch October 13, priced at $1,199 and $1,149 respectively, with new black color options, brighter 500-nit displays, and the Surface Pro gaining optional 5G in enterprise models plus a new sketching app called Ink Canvas.
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The price increases—$300 and $350 over the prior generation's starting points—suggest Microsoft is positioning even its entry-level Surfaces as premium devices rather than budget options. Microsoft's own performance claims, including up to 95% faster AI inferencing, indicate the company is leaning heavily on Qualcomm's newest silicon to justify the higher cost and push its Copilot+ AI features further into cheaper hardware tiers.
- New Snapdragon X2 Plus chip brings an 80 TOPS NPU to Microsoft's cheapest Surface Laptop and Surface Pro models
- Starting prices rise substantially to $1,199 and $1,149, up from $899 and $799 previously
- Surface Pro adds enterprise-only 5G option and a new Ink Canvas sketching app, with both devices launching October 13
Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch — If you're eyeing Microsoft's new ARM-powered lineup, the Surface Pro brings a versatile tablet-laptop hybrid design with all-day battery life thanks to Snapdragon efficiency. It's a great fit for anyone wanting a portable Windows device for work and creativity on the go.
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