Computing Latest Microsoft Surface devices are more expensive — but there’s some good news News By Tony Polanco published 16 June 2026 Get ready to pay more for the new Surface devices When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works . (Image credit: Tom’s Guide) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Microsoft’s latest Surface devices won’t be cheap. As Windows Central reports, consumer versions of the Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12 powered by Snapdragon X2 chips have just been unveiled. Though these models are more affordable than the current enterprise models powered by Intel, they still cost significantly more than their respective predecessors. The Surface Laptop 8 starts at $1,599, while the Surface Pro 12 starts at $1,499. Those prices sting on their own, but it’s made worse when you consider that they both started at $999 in 2024. Yes, the new devices pack the more powerful Snapdragon X2 Plus chip and more storage, but their respective price tags still sting. One saving grace is that Microsoft is offering incentives. For instance, buying the Surface Pro 12 between now and June 30 gets you a free Surface Pro keyboard. Preordering the Surface Laptop 8 gives you a free Surface Arc Mouse and a 50% offer for Microsoft Complete. The free keyboard with the Surface Pro is especially useful since it’s essential for using the tablet like a laptop. You can also save up to $900 when trading in an older Surface device for a new one. Latest Videos From Watch full video here: I reviewed the business model of the Surface Laptop 8 with an Intel Core Ultra X7 chip and found it to be an overall excellent, if expensive, notebook. I haven’t tested the Snapdragon X2 consumer model yet, but it has the same design as the Surface Laptop I reviewed. Microsoft says the new Surface devices offer 53% faster graphics performance over last gen, and up to 15 to 20 hours of battery life. Thanks to the ongoing RAM crisis driving up the cost of electronics, I can’t say that I’m surprised that the latest Surface devices cost so much more than the 2024 models. This is a story we’ve seen over and over again this year. However, thanks to the incentives and freebies Microsoft is offering, you might save by choosing to upgrade. The consumer versions of the Surface devices are available now. You may like Microsoft quietly hiked prices on all its Surface laptops — it’s now cheaper to buy a MacBook Air Microsoft’s new Surface Laptop could pack an OLED panel — but how much will it cost? The new Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 is great — but it’s hard to recommend to most people Follow Tom’s Guide on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds. Alternatively, you can read our content on the Tom’s Guide app available now for iOS and Android . Subscribe to Tom’s Guide on YouTube and follow us on TikTok . Finally, you can visit our dedicated Tom’s Guide Savings Squad hub for expert help on getting the best products for less. More from Tom’s Guide Snapdragon X2 Elite vs Snapdragon X Elite: Here’s what’s new I downsized to a mini PC years ago and I’ve never been happier Microsoft is killing the master password in Edge browser today Tom’s Guide: Direct to Your Inbox Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. TOPICS Microsoft Tony Polanco Social Links Navigation Senior Computing Writer Tony is a computing writer at Tom’s Guide covering laptops, tablets, Windows, and iOS. During his off-hours, Tony enjoys reading comic books, playing video games, reading sp
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