Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Gen)vsSurface Laptop, 13-inch (1st Edition)
Pro 12" 2nd Gen vs. Laptop 13 (1st Gen)
Cutting-edge 80 TOPS AI efficiency in a tablet vs. affordable first-generation clamshell practicality.
Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Gen)
Surface Laptop, 13-inch (1st Edition)
Spec Comparison Summary
Performance Comparison
Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Gen) ⟵ 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-inch (2nd Gen) | Surface Laptop, 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | Snapdragon® X2 Plus (6 Cores) | Snapdragon® X Plus (8 Cores) |
| CPU Benchmark | Single:2,700Multi:11,500 | Single:2,400Multi:10,800 |
| Graphics (GPU) | Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU | Qualcomm® Adreno™ X1-45 |
| GPU Benchmark | 20,000 | 18,000 |
| AI Processor (NPU) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ (80 TOPS) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ (45 TOPS) |
| Memory (RAM) | 16GB / 24GB LPDDR5x | 8GB / 16GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage (SSD) | 256GB / 512GB (UFS) | 256GB / 512GB |
| Display | 12" PixelSense™ LCD display | 13" PixelSense™ LCD |
| Resolution | 2880 × 1920 | 2304 × 1536 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | 15.5h | 18h |
| Weight | 686g | 1220g |
| Ports & Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2) x 2 | USB-C x 2, USB-A x 1, Surface Connect |
| Dimensions | 274 × 190 × 7.8 mm | 295 × 210 × 15 mm |
| Release Date | Jun 16, 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-inch (2nd Gen) | Surface Laptop, 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| System SKU | Surface_Pro_12in_2nd_Ed_Snapdragon_2148 | Surface_Laptop_13in_1st_Ed_with_Snapdragon_2095 |
| Model Number (printed on device) | 2148 | 2095 |
| Driver & Firmware | Supported Official End Date Jun 16, 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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Surface Pro vs. Surface Pro (Size & Generation Differences)
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12" 2nd Gen vs. 13" Premium Flagship
A showdown between the 13-inch Pro with up to 64GB RAM and an OLED display, and the ultra-light 686g 2nd Gen featuring an 80 TOPS NPU.
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)
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Laptop 8 (13.8") vs. Laptop 13 (1st Gen)
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.
Surface Pro vs. Surface Laptop (2-in-1 vs. Clamshell)
(5)Pro 13" Top Spec vs. Laptop 13 (1st Gen)
Uncompromising high-end display and performance headroom vs. accessible Copilot+ PC typing convenience.
Pro 12" 1st Gen vs. Laptop 13 (1st Gen)
Comparably priced Copilot+ entries. Detachable touchscreen tablet vs. traditional laptop layout.
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.
Laptop 8 (15") vs. Pro 12" 2nd Gen
Pocketable daily commuter at 686g vs. immersive desktop-grade view and extended battery performance.
Laptop 13 (2nd Gen) vs. Pro 12" 2nd Gen
Both powered by Snapdragon X2 Plus and 80 TOPS NPU. Tablet versatility and pen support vs. dedicated laptop ergonomics.
* Where Geekbench has no measured result, scores are estimated from spec change ratios wherever possible. 32-bit models have no data.