Surface Laptop 8 (15-inch)vsSurface Pro (12-inch)
Laptop 8 (15" Canvas) vs. Pro 12" (Lightest)
Weighing just 686g for ultimate lightness vs. a generous 15-inch panel built for multitasking.
Surface Laptop 8 (15-inch)
Surface Pro (12-inch)
Spec Comparison Summary
Performance Comparison
Surface Laptop 8 (15-inch) ⟵ VS ⟶ Surface Pro (12-inch)
Full Specification Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of processor, display, ports, dimensions, and more.
| Specs | Surface Laptop 8 (15-inch) | Surface Pro (12-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | Snapdragon® X2 Elite / Plus | Snapdragon® X Plus X1P-42-100 |
| CPU Benchmark | 17,200(Single 3,150) | 10,800(Single 2,400) |
| Graphics (GPU) | Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU | Qualcomm® Adreno™ X1-45 |
| GPU Benchmark | 26,000 | 18,000 |
| AI Processor (NPU) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ (80 TOPS) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ (45 TOPS) |
| Memory (RAM) | 16GB / 24GB / 32GB / 64GB LPDDR5x | 16GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage (SSD) | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (Removable SSD) | 256GB / 512GB |
| Display | 15" PixelSense™ Flow | 12" IPS LCD (90Hz) |
| Resolution | 2496 × 1664 | 2880 × 1920 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | 22h | 16h |
| Weight | 1660g | 680g |
| Ports & Connectivity | USB-C (USB4) x 2, USB-A x 1, MicroSDXC Slot, Surface Connect | USB-C x 2 |
| Dimensions | 329 × 239 × 18.3 mm | 279 × 196 × 9 mm |
| Release Date | Jun 16, 2026 | May 20, 2025 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| System SKU | Surface_Laptop_15in_8th_Ed_Snapdragon_2037 | Surface_Pro_12in_1st_Ed_with_Snapdragon_2110 |
| Model Number (printed on device) | 2037 | 2110 |
| Driver & Firmware | Supported Official End Date Jun 16, 2032 | Supported Official End Date May 20, 2031 |
| 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 |
Historical Surface Performance Ranking
All Surface models ordered from highest to lowest by the selected metric, highlighting the standing of both models.
CPU Performance
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(2)13" Flagship vs. 12" Lightest Model
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12" 2nd Gen vs. 12" 1st Gen
See the dramatic leap from the affordable entry-level 12-inch to the 2nd Gen, now powered by the Snapdragon X2 Plus and an 80 TOPS NPU.
Surface Laptop vs. Surface Laptop (Screen Size & Generation Differences)
(3)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.
Surface Pro vs. Surface Laptop (2-in-1 vs. Clamshell)
(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 (13.8") vs. Pro 12" 1st Gen
Highly portable 12-inch tablet experience vs. rigid build quality and robust processing on the Laptop 8.
Pro 12" 1st Gen vs. Laptop 13 (1st Gen)
Comparably priced Copilot+ entries. Detachable touchscreen tablet vs. traditional laptop layout.
Laptop 13 (2nd Gen) vs. Pro 12" 1st Gen
Lightweight casual tablet vs. upgraded Snapdragon X2 Plus processor and 80 TOPS AI capabilities.
Laptop 8 (15") vs. Pro 12" 2nd Gen
Pocketable daily commuter at 686g vs. immersive desktop-grade view and extended battery performance.
Surface Laptop Ultra (Workstation-Grade Comparison)
(1)Business Use (Business Intel vs. Consumer Snapdragon)
(1)* Where Geekbench has no measured result, scores are estimated from spec change ratios wherever possible. 32-bit models have no data.