Microsoft Unveils Surface Pro 12-Inch and Laptop 13-Inch With Snapdragon X2 Plus
Microsoft’s Surface Pro 12-inch and Laptop 13-inch add Snapdragon X2 Plus chips. Compare pricing, battery life, AI features, and key checks for IT buyers. The post Microsoft Unveils Surface Pro 12-Inch and Laptop 13-Inch With Snapdragon X2 Plus appeared first on TechRepublic .
Microsoft unveiled two new compact PCs, the Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch, both powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Plus processor. These devices deliver up to 95% faster local AI performance compared to their predecessors. The Surface Pro 12-inch remains versatile, switching between tablet and laptop modes, while the Surface Laptop 13-inch features a full-size keyboard and touchpad.
Both models are fanless and emphasize portability and quiet operation. The Surface Pro 12-inch has a 500-nit PixelSense touchscreen that is 25% brighter than the previous generation, while the Surface Laptop 13-inch offers up to 22.5 hours of local video playback battery life and up to 18 hours of active web use. The Surface Pro 12-inch starts at $1,149.99 and the Surface Laptop 13-inch begins at $1,199.99.
Microsoft also introduced the Surface Mouse with integrated haptic feedback and an AI-powered pen experience called Ink Canvas, both preloaded on the new devices.
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