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Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen, Snapdragon X2 Plus vs Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition (Snapdragon X Plus)

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Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen, Snapdragon X2 Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSD

Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen, Snapdragon X2 Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSD

  • 13 inch screen.
  • Snapdragon X2 Plus processor.
  • Storage: Removable PCIe Gen 4 SSD.
  • 16 GB RAM in this version.
  • Runs Windows 11 Home.
KSh 163,000In Stock
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Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS

Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS

  • 1,220 g.
  • 13 inch screen.
  • 60 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Snapdragon X Plus, 8 cores processor.
  • Storage: UFS flash storage.
KSh 153,000In Stock
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFSKSh 151,000
Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDKSh 155,000
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3KSh 156,000
Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 x360, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDKSh 165,000
HP OmniBook X Flip 14-fm0047nr, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDKSh 163,000
Microsoft Surface Pro 11, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDKSh 180,000
HP OmniBook X Flip 14-fm0023dx, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDKSh 163,000
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen if you want a smoother 120 Hz display, a higher 2880 × 1920 screen resolution and a lighter build (895 g). Choose the Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition if you want longer rated battery life (23 hours per charge), 1 × USB-A 3.1 and a headphone jack.

Display

Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen
2880 × 1920
Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition
1920 × 1280

Performance

Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen
Snapdragon X2 Plus processor
Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition
Snapdragon X Plus, 8 cores processor

Storage

Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen
Removable PCIe Gen 4 SSD
Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition
UFS flash storage

Battery life

Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen
Up to 11.5 hours per charge
Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition
Up to 23 hours per charge

Weight

Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen
895 g
Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition
1.22 kg

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen

  • Smoother 120 Hz display (vs 60 Hz).
  • Higher screen resolution: 2880 × 1920 (vs 1920 × 1280).
  • Lighter: 895 g (vs 1.22 kg).

Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition

  • Rated for up to 23 hours per charge (vs 11.5).
  • 1 × USB-A 3.1.
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Backlit keyboard.

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PriorityMicrosoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th GenMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition
PerformanceSnapdragon X2 Plus processor, Qualcomm Adreno GPU graphicsSnapdragon X Plus processor, Integrated Qualcomm Adreno GPU graphics
StorageUp to 512 GB storage512 GB storage
Display13-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 267 ppi13-inch LCD display, 60 Hz
Battery lifeUp to 11.5 hours per chargeUp to 23 hours per charge
Weight895 g1.22 kg
ChargingSurface Connect or USB-C Power Delivery60 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen, Snapdragon X2 Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSDMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
BrandMicrosoftMicrosoft
ModelSurface Pro 13-inch, 12th Edition (Snapdragon X2 Plus)Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
Announced2026—
Form FactorDetachable 2-in-1Clamshell laptop
ColorPlatinum, Dune, BlackOcean
Manufacturer Part Number—EP2-33432
Neural Processing Unit—Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, 45 TOPS
Fast Charging—USB-C power supply rated at least 60W required for fast charging; sold separately if not included

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen, Snapdragon X2 Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSDMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
Dimensions28.7 × 20.9 × 0.93 cm285.65 × 214.14 × 15.6 mm
Weight895 g (without keyboard)1.22 kg
Build MaterialsAnodized aluminum enclosure with kickstandAnodized aluminium

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen, Snapdragon X2 Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSDMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
Display Size13 inches13 inches
Display TypePixelSense Flow LCD HDRPixelSense LCD
Resolution2880 × 19201920 × 1280
Refresh RateDynamic refresh rate up to 120Hz60Hz
BrightnessHDR-capable display400 nits
Touchscreen10-point multi-touchYes, 10-point multi-touch; pen input is not supported
Display Features267 ppi, 3:2 aspect ratio, adaptive color and contrast, Dolby Vision IQ, Gorilla Glass 53:2 aspect ratio; 1000:1 contrast; anti-reflective finish; sRGB and Enhanced colour profiles

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen, Snapdragon X2 Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSDMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
ProcessorSnapdragon X2 PlusSnapdragon X Plus, 8 cores
CPU10-core CPUSnapdragon X Plus, 8 cores
GPUQualcomm Adreno GPUIntegrated Qualcomm Adreno GPU
Graphics MemoryShared system memoryShared system memory
RAM TypeLPDDR5xLPDDR5x
Storage TypeRemovable PCIe Gen 4 SSDUFS flash storage

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen, Snapdragon X2 Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSDMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
RAM16GB16GB
Storage256GB / 512GB512GB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen, Snapdragon X2 Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSDMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
BatteryUp to 15.5 hours of local video playback50 Wh nominal; 48 Wh minimum
Battery LifeUp to 11.5 hours active web use; up to 15.5 hours local video playbackMicrosoft tests: up to 23 hours video or 16 hours active web on tested 16 GB platform; actual runtime varies
ChargingSurface Connect or USB-C Power Delivery; fast charging supportedUSB-C PD; fast charging with minimum 60 W charger
Power AdapterPower supply included—

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen, Snapdragon X2 Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSDMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
Operating SystemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen, Snapdragon X2 Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSDMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 5.45.4
EthernetNo built-in Ethernet—

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen, Snapdragon X2 Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSDMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
Webcam1440p ultrawide front camera; 10MP rear camera1080p Surface Studio camera
Speakers2W stereo speakers with Dolby AtmosOmnisonic speakers with Dolby Audio
MicrophonesDual Studio Mics with Voice FocusDual Studio microphones
Audio FeaturesDolby Atmos, Bluetooth LE Audio—

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen, Snapdragon X2 Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSDMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
KeyboardOptional Surface Pro Keyboard / Flex KeyboardFull-size mechanical keyboard with function row and Copilot key
Keyboard BacklightAvailable with optional keyboardYes
TrackpadOptional Surface precision haptic touchpadPrecision touchpad
Fingerprint ReaderNo; Windows Hello facial authenticationFingerprint reader in power button
Stylus SupportSurface Slim Pen and Microsoft Pen ProtocolNo pen input support

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen, Snapdragon X2 Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSDMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
USB-ANo1 × USB-A 3.1
USB-C2 × USB-C / USB4 ports2 × USB-C 3.2 with DisplayPort 1.4a and charging
Thunderbolt / USB42 × USB4 ports; compatible with Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock—
HDMINo built-in HDMI—
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4a over USB-CDisplayPort 1.4a over USB-C
Memory Card ReaderNo—
3.5mm Audio JackNo3.5mm audio jack
Other PortsSurface Connect; Surface Pro Keyboard port—

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen, Snapdragon X2 Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSDMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
SecurityMicrosoft Pluton TPM 2.0, Secured-core PC, Windows Hello face authenticationMicrosoft Pluton and TPM 2.0
CoolingIntegrated thermal module—
Special FeaturesQualcomm Hexagon NPU, 80 TOPS; 165-degree kickstand; keyboard and pen sold separatelyQualcomm Hexagon NPU, 45 TOPS; Copilot key

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen, Snapdragon X2 Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSDMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS
LaptopMicrosoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen Snapdragon X2 PlusSurface Laptop 13-inch, EP2-33432

Similarities

  • Both have 16 GB RAM.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 7.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both run Windows 11 Home.
  • Both offer up to 512 GB of storage.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Choose Surface 13-inch 1st for longer rated battery life and 1 × USB-A 3.1; Surface Pro 13-inch 12th offers a smoother screen and a lighter build.

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