Microsoft Launches Snapdragon X2-Powered Surface Pro and Surface Laptop

Microsoft Launches Snapdragon X2-Powered Surface Pro and Surface Laptop

Microsoft is launching the new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, now powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 chips. The two devices come with a range of improvements in performance and battery life compared to previous generations.

What Are the New Surface Pro Specs and Price?

The Surface Pro 13" comes in Platinum, Black, and Dune colorways, and the company says it "combines the flexibility of a tablet with the capability of full Windows." It starts at $1,499 and uses the Snapdragon X2 Plus (10 Core) or Snapdragon X2 Elite (12 Core).

The device features a range of specs, including:

• Display: A 13-inch touchscreen (optionally OLED) with up to 120Hz refresh rate.
• Memory and storage: 16 to 64GB of RAM, and 256GB to 1TB of storage.
• Connectivity and battery: Wi-Fi 7, with battery life rated at up to 15.5 hours of local video playback.

If you max everything out, the price reaches an uncanny $3,549.

What Are the New Surface Laptop Specs and Prices?

The new Surface Laptop is offered in 13.8" and 15" sizes, starting at $1,599 and $1,699, respectively. It has up to 20 hours of battery life for the former size and 19 hours on the latter.

Both models have color-accurate LCD screens, and they're offered in Platinum, Black, and Dune, with the 13.8" version also getting a Jade colorway. You can spec the 13.8" Surface Laptop all the way up to $3,449 if you max out the RAM and storage.

Where Can You Buy the New Surface Devices?

You can buy all of these products already straight from Microsoft's online store.