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Microsoft’s Revised Surface Laptop Is Cheaper—and Worse—Than Before

Microsoft added entry-level configurations to the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop lines. These models use 8GB of RAM to lower the starting price. Both devices feature a Snapdragon X Plus processor.

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New source material confirms these budget models use Snapdragon X Plus processors.

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  1. Microsoft Launches Budget Surface Pro and Laptop Models

    Microsoft added entry-level configurations to the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop lines. These models use 8GB of RAM to lower the starting price. Both devices feature a Snapdragon X Plus processor.

    What's confirmed:

    • Microsoft introduced lower-cost configurations for the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop.
    • Both new models feature 8GB of RAM.
    • The entry-level Surface devices use a Snapdragon X Plus processor.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Apple increased Mac prices in June 2026.
    • The new Surface models lack Copilot+ AI capabilities.
    • One Surface Laptop version costs less than $1,000.
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  2. Microsoft Launches Budget Surface Pro and Laptop Models with 8GB RAM

    Microsoft introduced cheaper versions of the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop to address rising prices. These entry-level models feature 8GB of RAM and lack Copilot+ AI capabilities. One version of the Surface Laptop is now available for less than $1,000.

    What's confirmed:

    • Microsoft released 8GB RAM models of the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop.
    • The cheaper Surface devices lack access to Copilot+ AI features.
    • A 2026 Surface Laptop model costs less than $1,000.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop in the US pair 8GB of RAM with 256GB of storage.
    • The budget Surface Laptop is referred to as the Surface Laptop 8.
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