Smallest Footprint (Desk Space)
274.5×172.9mm
Width x Depth (mm)
Ranking of Surface Pro models requiring the least desk footprint (width x depth cm²), ideal for compact cafe tables and train lap trays.
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Surface Pro Dimensions & Size: Width, Depth, Thickness & Footprint Across All Generations
Compare millimeter dimensions (width x depth x thickness), desk footprints, and screen-to-body ratios across all 17 Surface Pro generations. Find the exact physical size for laptop sleeve sizing, minimal desk footprint models, and ultra-slim 7.3mm chassis profiles.
Key Highlights Summary
All 17 Surface Pro Models Dimensions & Size Database
Sorted by desk footprint in ascending order. Compare width x depth x thickness (mm), thickness, screen-to-body ratio, and screen size.
17 models
| Rank | Model | Footprint | Dimensions (W×D×H) | Thickness | Screen-to-Body | Screen | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surface Pro 2 | 475 cm² | 274.5 × 172.9 × 13.46 mm | 13.46 mm | 70.5 % | 10.6" | 2013 |
| 2 | Surface Pro (1st Gen) | 475 cm² | 274.5 × 172.9 × 13.46 mm | 13.46 mm | 70.5 % | 10.6" | 2013 |
| 3 | Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Gen) | 521 cm² | 274 × 190 × 7.8 mm | 7.8 mm | 82.4 % | 12" | 2026 |
| 4 | Surface Pro (12-inch) | 547 cm² | 279 × 196 × 9 mm | 9 mm | 78.4 % | 12" | 2025 |
| 5 | Surface Pro 4 | 588 cm² | 292.1 × 201.3 × 8.4 mm | 8.4 mm | 76.6 % | 12.3" | 2015 |
| 6 | Surface Pro 3 | 588 cm² | 292 × 201.4 × 9.1 mm | 9.1 mm | 72.9 % | 12" | 2014 |
| 7 | Surface Pro 7+ | 588 cm² | 292.1 × 201.4 × 8.5 mm | 8.5 mm | 76.6 % | 12.3" | 2021 |
| 8 | Surface Pro 7 | 588 cm² | 292.1 × 201.4 × 8.5 mm | 8.5 mm | 76.6 % | 12.3" | 2019 |
| 9 | Surface Pro 6 | 588 cm² | 292.1 × 201.4 × 8.5 mm | 8.5 mm | 76.6 % | 12.3" | 2018 |
| 10 | Surface Pro (5th Gen) | 588 cm² | 292.1 × 201.4 × 8.5 mm | 8.5 mm | 76.6 % | 12.3" | 2017 |
| 11 | Surface Pro 11 for Business (Intel) | 597 cm² | 287 × 208 × 9.3 mm | 9.3 mm | 84.3 % | 13" | 2025 |
| 12 | Surface Pro 11 (Snapdragon X Elite) | 597 cm² | 287 × 208 × 9.3 mm | 9.3 mm | 84.3 % | 13" | 2024 |
| 13 | Surface Pro 10 for Business | 597 cm² | 287 × 208 × 9.3 mm | 9.3 mm | 84.3 % | 13" | 2024 |
| 14 | Surface Pro 9 (Intel) | 597 cm² | 287 × 208 × 9.3 mm | 9.3 mm | 84.3 % | 13" | 2022 |
| 15 | Surface Pro 8 | 597 cm² | 287 × 208 × 9.3 mm | 9.3 mm | 84.3 % | 13" | 2021 |
| 16 | Surface Pro X | 597 cm² | 287 × 208 × 7.3 mm | 7.3 mm | 84.3 % | 13" | 2019 |
| 17 | Surface Pro 12 (13-inch) | 600 cm² | 287 × 209 × 9.3 mm | 9.3 mm | 83.9 % | 13" | 2026 |
Condition-Specific Rankings
3 条件Minimal Footprint
Smallest Footprint (Desk Space) TOP 5
Ranking of Surface Pro models requiring the least desk footprint (width x depth cm²), ideal for compact cafe tables and train lap trays.
| Rank | Model | Footprint▼ | Dimensions (W×D×H) | Screen | Screen-to-Body | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surface Pro 2 | 475 cm² | 274.5 × 172.9 × 13.46 mm | 10.6" | 70.5 % | 2013 |
| 2 | Surface Pro (1st Gen) | 475 cm² | 274.5 × 172.9 × 13.46 mm | 10.6" | 70.5 % | 2013 |
| 3 | Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Gen) | 521 cm² | 274 × 190 × 7.8 mm | 12" | 82.4 % | 2026 |
| 4 | Surface Pro (12-inch) | 547 cm² | 279 × 196 × 9 mm | 12" | 78.4 % | 2025 |
| 5 | Surface Pro 4 | 588 cm² | 292.1 × 201.3 × 8.4 mm | 12.3" | 76.6 % | 2015 |
Ultra-Slim Profile
Slimmest Tablet Profile TOP 5
Ranking of the thinnest Surface Pro tablet chassis, engineered to slip effortlessly into compact sleeves and bags.
| Rank | Model | Thickness▼ | Dimensions (W×D×H) | Screen | Screen-to-Body | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surface Pro X | 7.3 mm | 287 × 208 × 7.3 mm | 13" | 84.3 % | 2019 |
| 2 | Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Gen) | 7.8 mm | 274 × 190 × 7.8 mm | 12" | 82.4 % | 2026 |
| 3 | Surface Pro 4 | 8.4 mm | 292.1 × 201.3 × 8.4 mm | 12.3" | 76.6 % | 2015 |
| 4 | Surface Pro 7+ | 8.5 mm | 292.1 × 201.4 × 8.5 mm | 12.3" | 76.6 % | 2021 |
| 5 | Surface Pro 7 | 8.5 mm | 292.1 × 201.4 × 8.5 mm | 12.3" | 76.6 % | 2019 |
Slim Bezel Efficiency
Highest Screen-to-Body Ratio TOP 5
Ranking of Surface Pro models maximizing active screen real estate relative to physical dimensions through narrow bezel engineering.
| Rank | Model | Screen-to-Body▼ | Screen | Dimensions (W×D×H) | Footprint | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surface Pro 11 for Business (Intel) | 84.3 % | 13" | 287 × 208 × 9.3 mm | 597 cm² | 2025 |
| 2 | Surface Pro 11 (Snapdragon X Elite) | 84.3 % | 13" | 287 × 208 × 9.3 mm | 597 cm² | 2024 |
| 3 | Surface Pro 10 for Business | 84.3 % | 13" | 287 × 208 × 9.3 mm | 597 cm² | 2024 |
| 4 | Surface Pro 9 (Intel) | 84.3 % | 13" | 287 × 208 × 9.3 mm | 597 cm² | 2022 |
| 5 | Surface Pro 8 | 84.3 % | 13" | 287 × 208 × 9.3 mm | 597 cm² | 2021 |
About Surface Pro Dimensions, Footprint and Screen-to-Body Evolution
* Surface Pro dimensions evolved from early Pro 1-2 (475 cm² footprint, 13.5mm thickness) to Pro 4-7 (588 cm², 8.5mm), and modern Pro 8-11 (597 cm², 9.3mm). Remarkably, while footprint grew by just 1.5% from Pro 4 to Pro 11, bezel slimming (screen-to-body ratio jumping from 76.6% to 84.3%) expanded active display diagonal from 12.3 to 13 inches, while actually narrowing chassis width from 292.1mm down to 287mm.
* When deployed on a desk in laptop mode, deploying the kickstand requires an additional 80mm-100mm behind the tablet chassis (208mm deep), totaling roughly 290mm-300mm of operational depth. This page catalogs millimeter chassis dimensions and real-world desk footprints for accurate sleeve sizing and travel planning.
[1]Source: Geekbench 6 (Processor / OpenCL)
* Where Geekbench has no measured result, scores are estimated from spec change ratios wherever possible. 32-bit models have no data.