Surface Pro (12-inch)vsSurface Laptop 8 (13.8-inch)
Pro 12" 1st Gen vs. Laptop 8 (13.8")
Highly portable 12-inch tablet experience vs. rigid build quality and robust processing on the Laptop 8.
Surface Pro (12-inch)
Surface Laptop 8 (13.8-inch)
Spec Comparison Summary
Performance Comparison
Surface Pro (12-inch) ⟵ VS ⟶ Surface Laptop 8 (13.8-inch)
Full Specification Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of processor, display, ports, dimensions, and more.
| Specs | Surface Pro (12-inch) | Surface Laptop 8 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | Snapdragon® X Plus X1P-42-100 | Snapdragon® X2 Elite / Plus |
| Graphics (GPU) | Qualcomm® Adreno™ X1-45 | Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU |
| AI Processor (NPU) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ (45 TOPS) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ (80 TOPS) |
| Memory (RAM) | 16GB LPDDR5x | 16GB / 24GB / 32GB / 64GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage (SSD) | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (Removable SSD) |
| Display | 12" IPS LCD (90Hz) | 13.8" PixelSense™ Flow |
| Resolution | 2880 × 1920 | 3000 × 2000 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | 15h | 20h |
| Weight | 680g | 1340g |
| Ports & Connectivity | USB-C x 2 | USB-C (USB4) x 2, USB-A x 1, Surface Connect |
| Dimensions | 279 × 196 × 9 mm | 301 × 220 × 17.5 mm |
| Release Date | Feb 18, 2025 | Jun 16, 2026 |
Historical Surface Performance Ranking
All Surface models ordered from highest to lowest by the selected metric, highlighting the standing of both models.
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