Microsoft has announced refreshed versions of its 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop, both powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Plus processor. The 12-inch Surface Pro 5G is scheduled to debut on October 13.
The update was announced as first reported by 9to5Google. Microsoft’s smaller detachable and conventional notebook retain the designs and hardware features of the previous versions, with the processor and base configurations serving as the main changes.
Higher starting prices accompany the processor update
The new 12-inch Surface Pro starts at $1,149.99, up from $799.99 for the earlier model. The 13-inch Surface Laptop begins at $1,199.99, compared with a $899.99 entry price for its predecessor.
Neither refreshed machine includes an 8GB base configuration. That change and the higher list prices move Microsoft’s compact Surface offerings into a more expensive bracket, even though their physical designs remain familiar.
The pricing shift matters because these are the smaller members of the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop families, where lower launch prices had provided a more accessible entry point. Buyers now face a $350 increase for the detachable device and a $300 increase for the laptop before selecting extra memory, storage, or other options.
The Surface Pro adds 5G support
Microsoft describes the new Surface Pro as supporting 5G. The Surface Pro 12-inch Second Edition will come in black, silver, and violet, giving the compact model a color option beyond the standard neutral finishes often associated with business-focused PCs.
Microsoft has not yet provided the full RAM and storage lineup for either system. It also has not detailed availability beyond the October 13 Surface Pro debut, or the pricing and release plans for Surface Pro configurations equipped with 5G.
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