Microsoft releases smaller Surface Pro with cheaper price and 90 Hz display

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1. 40d ago

   Microsoft Launches Low-Cost Surface Pro and Laptop Configurations

   Microsoft expanded its 2025 Surface lineup with entry-level versions of the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop. These models feature 8GB of RAM and Snapdragon X Plus processors. The Surface Pro retains a 12-inch screen while the Laptop features a 13-inch screen.

   What's confirmed:

   • The new lower-cost Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models feature 8GB of RAM.
   • Both new configurations use a Snapdragon X Plus processor.
   • The lower-cost Surface Pro has a 12-inch screen.
   • The lower-cost Surface Laptop has a 13-inch screen.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The new Surface Pro features a 90 Hz display.
   • No new smaller Surface alternatives are currently in development.
   • Microsoft has a project called Project Solara.
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2. 46d ago

   Microsoft Launches Budget 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop

   Microsoft introduced lower-cost configurations for the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop. Both new models feature 8GB of RAM and a Snapdragon X Plus processor. These devices lack flagship Copilot+ AI features due to the reduced memory.

   What's confirmed:

   • The new 12-inch Surface Pro is priced at $849.
   • The new 13-inch Surface Laptop is priced at $949.
   • Both new models use the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus processor.
   • The budget devices include 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
   • The 12-inch Surface Pro features a 90 Hz display.
   • Devices with 8GB of RAM lose Copilot+ features.
   • In Australia, the Surface Pro starts at A$1,437 and the Surface Laptop at A$1,597.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The 12-inch Surface Pro is a poor value because it does not bundle a charger.
   • The new Surface Laptop is worse than previous versions.
   Sources used for this update (16)

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