Surface Pro (12-inch)vsSurface Laptop, 13-inch (1st Edition)
Pro 12" 1st Gen vs. Laptop 13 (1st Gen)
Comparably priced Copilot+ entries. Detachable touchscreen tablet vs. traditional laptop layout.
Surface Pro (12-inch)
Surface Laptop, 13-inch (1st Edition)
Spec Comparison Summary
Performance Comparison
Surface Pro (12-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-inch) | Surface Laptop, 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | Snapdragon® X Plus X1P-42-100 | Snapdragon® X Plus (8 コア) |
| Graphics (GPU) | Qualcomm® Adreno™ X1-45 | Qualcomm® Adreno™ X1-45 |
| AI Processor (NPU) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ (45 TOPS) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ (45 TOPS) |
| Memory (RAM) | 16GB LPDDR5x | 8GB / 16GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage (SSD) | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Display | 12" IPS LCD (90Hz) | 13" PixelSense™ LCD |
| Resolution | 2880 × 1920 | 2304 × 1536 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | 15h | 18h |
| Weight | 680g | 1220g |
| Ports & Connectivity | USB-C x 2 | USB-C x 2, USB-A x 1, Surface Connect |
| Dimensions | 279 × 196 × 9 mm | 295 × 210 × 15 mm |
| Release Date | Feb 18, 2025 | Feb 18, 2025 |
Historical Surface Performance Ranking
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Pro 12" 1st Gen vs. Laptop 13 (2nd Gen)
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Pro 12" 2nd Gen vs. Laptop 13 (1st Gen)
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