Microsoft announces updated Surface Laptop 13-inch, Surface Pro 12-inch starting at $1,149.99
Microsoft has announced the Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd edition) and Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd edition) with the Snapdragon X2 Plus chip, out Oct. 13.
Microsoft has unveiled refreshed versions of its Surface Laptop 13-inch and Surface Pro 12-inch devices, starting at $1,149.99 and $1,199 respectively. These updates, announced during the Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii, incorporate a Snapdragon X2 Plus chip and feature 25% brighter touchscreens along with two new black color options.
The Surface Laptop 13-inch and Surface Pro 12-inch retain their spring 2025 designs, with the main differences being improved battery efficiency and performance. This is due to the X2 Plus chip, which provides 18% more efficient battery life, over 60% faster graphics, and 95% quicker on-device AI capabilities compared to their predecessors.
Microsoft also introduces a new AI-powered drawing and annotating tool called Microsoft Ink Canvas, which will come pre-installed on the Surface Pro 12-inch. This feature allows users to sketch, annotate, generate images, and summarize text directly on the touchscreen using a Surface Slim Pen. Additionally, a redesigned Surface Mouse with built-in haptic feedback and a customizable action button will be available for $79.99.
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