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

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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 UFS

Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS

  • 12 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (8 cores) processor.
  • Storage: UFS onboard storage.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • 27 W rated wired charging power.
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HP OmniBook X Flip 16-as0023dx, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDKSh 153,000
Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDKSh 155,000
HP OmniBook X Flip 14-kb0023dx, Core Ultra 7 355, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDKSh 158,000
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4KSh 150,000
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3KSh 156,000
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4, Core i7-1365U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDKSh 154,000
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB/32GB RAM, 512GB/1TB SSDKSh 150,000
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition if you want a larger 50 Wh battery, faster 60 W charging and more memory (16 GB RAM). Choose the Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch if you want a smoother 90 Hz display, a higher 2196 × 1464 screen resolution and a lighter build (686 g).

Display

Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition
13 inch screen
Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch
12 inch screen

Performance

Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition
Snapdragon X Plus, 8 cores processor
Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (8 cores) processor

Storage

Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition
UFS flash storage
Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch
UFS onboard storage

Memory

Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition
16 GB RAM in this version
Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch
8 GB RAM in this version

Charging

Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition
60 W rated wired charging power
Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch
27 W rated wired charging power

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition

  • Larger battery: 50 Wh (vs 38 Wh).
  • Faster rated wired charging: 60 W (vs 27 W).
  • More memory: 16 GB RAM (vs 8 GB).
  • More storage: 512 GB (vs 256 GB).
  • Larger 13-inch screen (vs 12-inch).
  • 1 × USB-A 3.1.

Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch

  • Smoother 90 Hz display (vs 60 Hz).
  • Higher screen resolution: 2196 × 1464 (vs 1920 × 1280).
  • Lighter: 686 g (vs 1.22 kg).
  • Slimmer: 7.8 mm thick (vs 15.6 mm).

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PriorityMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st EditionMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch
PerformanceSnapdragon X Plus processor, Integrated Qualcomm Adreno GPU graphicsQualcomm Snapdragon X Plus processor, Integrated Qualcomm Adreno graphics
Memory16 GB RAM8 GB RAM
Storage512 GB storage256 GB storage
Display13-inch LCD display, 60 Hz12-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 220 ppi
Battery lifeUp to 23 hours per charge38 Wh nominal
Charging60 W wired charging27 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFSMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
BrandMicrosoftMicrosoft
ModelSurface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition), EP2-82140
Form FactorClamshell laptopDetachable 2-in-1 Windows PC
ColorOceanPlatinum
Manufacturer Part NumberEP2-33432EP2-82140
Neural Processing UnitQualcomm Hexagon NPU, 45 TOPS—
Fast ChargingUSB-C power supply rated at least 60W required for fast charging; sold separately if not included—
Announced—2025

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFSMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
Dimensions285.65 × 214.14 × 15.6 mm274 × 190 × 7.8 mm
Weight1.22 kg686g, without keyboard
Build MaterialsAnodized aluminiumAnodized aluminium

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFSMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
Display Size13 inches12 inches
Display TypePixelSense LCDPixelSense LCD
Resolution1920 × 12802196 × 1464
Refresh Rate60HzUp to 90 Hz; 60 Hz default
Brightness400 nits400 nits maximum typical
TouchscreenYes, 10-point multi-touch; pen input is not supportedYes
Display Features3:2 aspect ratio; 1000:1 contrast; anti-reflective finish; sRGB and Enhanced colour profiles3:2; 220 ppi; 10-point touch; sRGB/Enhanced profiles; adaptive colour and contrast

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFSMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
ProcessorSnapdragon X Plus, 8 coresQualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (8 cores)
CPUSnapdragon X Plus, 8 coresQualcomm Snapdragon X Plus; 8 cores
GPUIntegrated Qualcomm Adreno GPUIntegrated Qualcomm Adreno
Graphics MemoryShared system memoryShared system memory
RAM TypeLPDDR5xLPDDR5x
Storage TypeUFS flash storageUFS onboard storage

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFSMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
RAM16GB8GB
Storage512GB256GB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFSMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
Battery50 Wh nominal; 48 Wh minimum38 Wh nominal; 37 Wh minimum
Battery LifeMicrosoft tests: up to 23 hours video or 16 hours active web on tested 16 GB platform; actual runtime varies—
ChargingUSB-C PD; fast charging with minimum 60 W chargerUSB-C; compatible 27W or higher power supply
Power Adapter—USB-C Power Delivery: 27 W minimum; 45 W recommended for fast charging

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFSMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
Operating SystemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFSMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
Ethernet—No built-in Ethernet

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFSMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
Webcam1080p Surface Studio camera1080p front Surface Studio camera; 10 MP rear camera; Windows Hello IR camera
SpeakersOmnisonic speakers with Dolby AudioStereo speakers, 2 W
MicrophonesDual Studio microphonesDual Studio microphones with voice focus
Audio Features—Dolby Atmos; Bluetooth LE Audio

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFSMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
KeyboardFull-size mechanical keyboard with function row and Copilot keySurface Pro 12-inch Keyboard compatible; sold separately
Keyboard BacklightYesSupported on optional Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard; sold separately
TrackpadPrecision touchpadPrecision touchpad on optional Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard; sold separately
Fingerprint ReaderFingerprint reader in power button—
Stylus SupportNo pen input supportCompatible with Surface Slim Pen; sold separately

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFSMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
USB-A1 × USB-A 3.1No
USB-C2 × USB-C 3.2 with DisplayPort 1.4a and charging2 × USB-C / USB 3.2
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4a over USB-CDisplayPort 1.4 over USB-C
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5mm audio jackNo
HDMI—No built-in HDMI

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFSMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
SecurityMicrosoft Pluton and TPM 2.0Microsoft Pluton TPM 2.0; Windows Hello facial recognition
Special FeaturesQualcomm Hexagon NPU, 45 TOPS; Copilot key165-degree kickstand; wireless Slim Pen storage/charging; Qualcomm Hexagon NPU 45 TOPS

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFSMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS
LaptopSurface Laptop 13-inch, EP2-33432Surface Pro 12-inch EP2-82140
Power Adapter—Not included
Charging Cable—USB-C charging cable

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 7.
  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both run Windows 11 Home.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Choose Surface 13-inch 1st for more memory and more storage; Surface Pro 12-inch offers a smoother screen and a lighter build.

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