Microsoft refreshes its smaller Surface Pro and Laptop with Qualcomm’s X2 Plus
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Microsoft has launched a 12-inch Surface Pro and a 13-inch Surface Laptop, both powered by the Snapdragon X2 Plus processor. The devices feature 500-nit displays, 12-inch and 13-inch screens, and start at $1,149 and $1,199 respectively. A new Surface Mouse with built-in haptic feedback accompanies the releases, underscoring Microsoft’s move toward ARM-based hardware.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- Engadget·Microsoft's new Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 13 feature Snapdragon X2 Plus chips
Microsoft launches the Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 13 with new Snapdragon X2 Plus processors, offering 60% better graphics, 95% faster on-device AI, 18% faster Office performance, and 18% improved battery efficiency. Both devices feature 500-nit displays, 12-inch and 13-inch screens, and prices of $1,150 and $1,199, respectively. The Pro 12 also debuts Microsoft Ink Canvas and a new $80 ambidextrous haptic Surface Mouse, all released on October 13.
- The Verge·Microsoft refreshes its smaller Surface Pro and Laptop with Qualcomm’s X2 Plus
Microsoft is updating its 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop with Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus processors. These refreshed models eliminate the 8GB RAM base configuration, resulting in starting prices of $1,149.99 and $1,199.99 respectively. Both devices retain their previous hardware designs and launch on October 13th.
- TechMeme·Microsoft unveils the $1,149+ Surface Pro 12-inch and the $1,199+ Surface Laptop 13-inch with Snapdragon X2 Plus, and a new Surface Mouse with built-in haptics (Zac Bowden/Windows Central)
Microsoft announced a 12-inch Surface Pro and a 13-inch Surface Laptop, both powered by the Snapdragon X2 Plus, with starting prices of $1,149 and $1,199 respectively. The devices feature a new Surface Mouse that includes built-in haptic feedback. The releases showcase Microsoft’s shift toward ARM-based hardware for its Surface line.
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