Surface Laptop 8 (15-inch)vsSurface Pro 12 (13-inch)
Laptop 8 (15") vs. Pro 13" Flagship
An ultra-flexible powerhouse you can take anywhere vs. an expansive 15-inch desktop companion.
Surface Laptop 8 (15-inch)
Surface Pro 12 (13-inch)
Spec Comparison Summary
Performance Comparison
Surface Laptop 8 (15-inch) ⟵ VS ⟶ Surface Pro 12 (13-inch)
Full Specification Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of processor, display, ports, dimensions, and more.
| Specs | Surface Laptop 8 (15-inch) | Surface Pro 12 (13-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | Snapdragon® X2 Elite / Plus | Snapdragon® X2 Elite / Plus |
| Graphics (GPU) | Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU | Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU |
| AI Processor (NPU) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ (80 TOPS) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ (80 TOPS) |
| Memory (RAM) | 16GB / 24GB / 32GB / 64GB LPDDR5x | 16GB / 24GB / 32GB / 64GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage (SSD) | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (Removable SSD) | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (Removable SSD) |
| Display | 15" PixelSense™ Flow | 13" PixelSense™ Flow |
| Resolution | 4500 × 3000 | 2880 × 1920 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | 22h | 15.5h |
| Weight | 1660g | 895g |
| Ports & Connectivity | USB-C (USB4) x 2, USB-A x 1, MicroSDXC Slot, Surface Connect | USB-C (USB4) x 2, Surface Connect |
| Dimensions | 329 × 239 × 18.3 mm | 287 × 209 × 9.3 mm |
| Release Date | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 |
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