Surface Pro 12 (13-inch)vsSurface Laptop, 13-inch (1st Edition)
Pro 13" Top Spec vs. Laptop 13 (1st Gen)
Uncompromising high-end display and performance headroom vs. accessible Copilot+ PC typing convenience.
Surface Pro 12 (13-inch)
Surface Laptop, 13-inch (1st Edition)
Spec Comparison Summary
Performance Comparison
Surface Pro 12 (13-inch) ⟵ VS ⟶ Surface Laptop, 13-inch (1st Edition)
Full Specification Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of processor, display, ports, dimensions, and more.
| Specs | Surface Pro 12 (13-inch) | Surface Laptop, 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | Snapdragon® X2 Elite / Plus | Snapdragon® X Plus (8 Cores) |
| CPU Benchmark | Single:3,100Multi:16,500 | Single:2,400Multi:10,800 |
| 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 | 8GB / 16GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage (SSD) | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (Removable SSD) | 256GB / 512GB |
| Display | 13" PixelSense™ Flow | 13" PixelSense™ LCD |
| Resolution | 2880 × 1920 | 2304 × 1536 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | 15.5h | 18h |
| Weight | 895g | 1220g |
| Ports & Connectivity | USB-C (USB4) x 2, Surface Connect | USB-C x 2, USB-A x 1, Surface Connect |
| Dimensions | 287 × 209 × 9.3 mm | 295 × 210 × 15 mm |
| Release Date | May 19, 2026 | Feb 18, 2025 |
Support Information
OS, driver and firmware support status, together with the System SKU that identifies your device.
| Specs | Surface Pro 12 (13-inch) | Surface Laptop, 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| System SKU | Surface_Pro_13in_12th_Ed_Snapdragon_2076 | Surface_Laptop_13in_1st_Ed_with_Snapdragon_2095 |
| Model Number (printed on device) | 2076 | 2095 |
| Driver & Firmware | Supported Official End Date May 19, 2032 | Supported Official End Date Feb 18, 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 |
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The ultimate 13.8-inch powered by the Snapdragon X2 Elite, or the accessible 13-inch entry model offering great overall value.
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.
Laptop 13 (2nd Gen) vs. Laptop 13 (1st Gen)
A true successor moving from the Snapdragon X Plus (45 TOPS) to the X2 Plus, featuring an 80 TOPS NPU and up to 22 hours of battery life.
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An ultra-flexible powerhouse you can take anywhere vs. an expansive 15-inch desktop companion.
Laptop 13 (2nd Gen) vs. Pro 13" Top Spec
Up to 64GB RAM and OLED flexibility vs. 80 TOPS NPU efficiency with 22-hour battery life.
Pro 12" 1st Gen vs. Laptop 13 (1st Gen)
Comparably priced Copilot+ entries. Detachable touchscreen tablet vs. traditional laptop layout.
Pro 12" 2nd Gen vs. Laptop 13 (1st Gen)
Cutting-edge 80 TOPS AI efficiency in a tablet vs. affordable first-generation clamshell practicality.
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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.