Microsoft's Surface Laptop 13 and Pro 12 move to Snapdragon X2 Plus, from $1,149
Microsoft refreshed its small Surface models with a six-core Snapdragon X2 Plus chip and brighter screens. They ship Oct 13.
Microsoft updated its small Surface tablet and laptop with a new chip and a brighter screen. They cost a bit more now, and the smallest memory choice is gone. They go on sale October 13, so wait for reviews.
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Prices rose while the 8GB entry option is gone. The new chip also has fewer CPU cores than last year's.
Watch: small Arm laptops keep getting pricier.
The details
- Surface Pro 12-inch starts at $1,149 and Surface Laptop 13-inch at $1,199. Both ship Oct 13.
- Chip: six-core Snapdragon X2 Plus with an 80 , 16GB or 24GB RAM, up to 512GB storage.
- Microsoft claims 60% faster graphics, 95% faster and up to 18% better battery efficiency.
- Screens reach 500 , 25% brighter than before, per Thurrott.
- Laptop 13 lasts up to 22.5 hours of local video. Thurrott notes the $849.99 8GB Surface Pro option is gone.
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