Surface Laptop 8 (15-inch)vsSurface Pro 12-inch (2nd Gen)
Laptop 8 (15") vs. Pro 12" 2nd Gen
Pocketable daily commuter at 686g vs. immersive desktop-grade view and extended battery performance.
Surface Laptop 8 (15-inch)
Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Gen)
Spec Comparison Summary
Performance Comparison
Surface Laptop 8 (15-inch) ⟵ VS ⟶ Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Gen)
Full Specification Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of processor, display, ports, dimensions, and more.
| Specs | Surface Laptop 8 (15-inch) | Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | Snapdragon® X2 Elite / Plus | Snapdragon® X2 Plus (6 Cores) |
| CPU Benchmark | Single:3,150Multi:17,200 | Single:2,700Multi:11,500 |
| Graphics (GPU) | Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU | Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU |
| GPU Benchmark | 26,000 | 20,000 |
| AI Processor (NPU) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ (80 TOPS) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ (80 TOPS) |
| Memory (RAM) | 16GB / 24GB / 32GB / 64GB LPDDR5x | 16GB / 24GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage (SSD) | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (Removable SSD) | 256GB / 512GB (UFS) |
| Display | 15" PixelSense™ Flow | 12" PixelSense™ LCD display |
| Resolution | 2496 × 1664 | 2880 × 1920 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | 22h | 15.5h |
| Weight | 1660g | 686g |
| Ports & Connectivity | USB-C (USB4) x 2, USB-A x 1, MicroSDXC Slot, Surface Connect | USB-C (USB 3.2) x 2 |
| Dimensions | 329 × 239 × 18.3 mm | 274 × 190 × 7.8 mm |
| Release Date | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 |
Support Information
OS, driver and firmware support status, together with the System SKU that identifies your device.
| Specs | Surface Laptop 8 (15-inch) | Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Gen) |
|---|---|---|
| System SKU | Surface_Laptop_15in_8th_Ed_Snapdragon_2037 | Surface_Pro_12in_2nd_Ed_Snapdragon_2148 |
| Model Number (printed on device) | 2037 | 2148 |
| Driver & Firmware | Supported Official End Date Jun 16, 2032 | Supported Official End Date Jun 16, 2032 |
| Compatible OS Support | OS Supported | OS Supported |
| Support Notes | Windows 11 supported / Covered by 6-year support | Windows 11 supported / Covered by 6-year support |
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Laptop 8 (13.8") vs. Laptop 8 (15")
The ideal portability and perfect balance of the 13.8-inch, or the massive workspace, superior cooling, and MicroSD slot of the 15-inch.
15" Flagship vs. Laptop 13 (1st Gen)
The expansive 15-inch display ideal for desktop productivity, or the affordable 13-inch that slips easily into your bag.
13" 2nd Gen (22-Hour Battery) vs. 15" Large Screen
The 15-inch flagship boasting a massive workspace versus the 13-inch 2nd Gen with an incredible 22-hour battery life.
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(5)Laptop 8 (15") vs. Pro 13" Flagship
An ultra-flexible powerhouse you can take anywhere vs. an expansive 15-inch desktop companion.
Laptop 8 (15" Canvas) vs. Pro 12" (Lightest)
Weighing just 686g for ultimate lightness vs. a generous 15-inch panel built for multitasking.
Laptop 8 (13.8") vs. Pro 12" 2nd Gen
80 TOPS NPU packed into a 686g tablet body vs. higher-tier Elite processor options with an integrated deck.
Pro 12" 2nd Gen vs. Laptop 13 (1st Gen)
Cutting-edge 80 TOPS AI efficiency in a tablet vs. affordable first-generation clamshell practicality.
Laptop 13 (2nd Gen) vs. Pro 12" 2nd Gen
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* Where Geekbench has no measured result, scores are estimated from spec change ratios wherever possible. 32-bit models have no data.