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- Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen
- 13 inch screen
- Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch
- 12 inch screen
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Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen, Snapdragon X2 Plus vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch (Snapdragon X Plus)
Compare performance, display, memory, battery and ports.
01Selected  Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen, Snapdragon X2 Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSD
KSh 163,000In Stock | 02  Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
KSh 151,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen if you want more memory (16 GB RAM), a smoother 120 Hz display and a sharper 267 ppi screen. Choose the Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch if you want a lighter build (686 g).
Performance
- Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen
- Snapdragon X2 Plus processor
- Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch
- Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (8 cores) processor
Storage
- Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen
- Removable PCIe Gen 4 SSD
- Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch
- UFS onboard storage
Memory
- Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen
- 16 GB RAM in this version
- Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch
- 8 GB RAM in this version
Battery life
- Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen
- Up to 11.5 hours per charge
- Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch
- 38 Wh nominal
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen
- More memory: 16 GB RAM (vs 8 GB).
- Smoother 120 Hz display (vs 90 Hz).
- Sharper screen: 267 ppi (vs 220 ppi).
- Larger 13-inch screen (vs 12-inch).
Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch
- Lighter: 686 g (vs 895 g).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen | Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | Snapdragon X2 Plus processor, Qualcomm Adreno GPU graphics | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus processor, Integrated Qualcomm Adreno graphics |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Storage | Up to 512 GB storage | 256 GB storage |
| Display | 13-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 267 ppi | 12-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 220 ppi |
| Battery life | Up to 11.5 hours per charge | 38 Wh nominal |
| Weight | 895 g | 686 g |
| Connections | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Charging | Surface Connect or USB-C Power Delivery | 27 W wired charging |
| Power adapter | Power supply included | USB-C Power Delivery: 27 W minimum |
| Trackpad | Optional Surface precision haptic touchpad | Precision touchpad on optional Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard |
| Brightness | HDR-capable display | 400 nits maximum typical |
| Processor | Snapdragon X2 Plus | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (8 cores) |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Integrated Qualcomm Adreno |
| Speakers | 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos | Stereo speakers, 2 W |
| Stylus support | Surface Slim Pen and Microsoft Pen Protocol | Compatible with Surface Slim Pen |
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Detailed comparison
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These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both support Wi-Fi 7.
- Both have LCD displays.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have stereo speakers.
- Both run Windows 11 Home.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
In summary
Surface Pro 12-inch is the lighter option to carry; Surface Pro 13-inch 12th trades extra weight for more memory and a smoother screen.
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