Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Gen)
CPU Benchmark
11,500
Battery Life
15.5h
Weight
686g
Support
~6 yrs remaining
Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Gen) Features
"A next-generation 2-in-1 Copilot+ PC featuring Snapdragon® X2 Plus and an 80 TOPS NPU in a 686g ultra-light chassis."
Standout strengths
- Excellent processing power and energy efficiency with Snapdragon® X2 Plus
- Powerful 80 TOPS NPU enabling advanced AI capabilities
- Ultra-portable 686g 2-in-1 form factor
Trade-offs
- 12-inch screen may feel compact for intensive multi-window work
- Limited connectivity with only two USB-C ports
Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Gen) Performance Position
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Specs Comparison: vs Predecessor (Surface Pro (12-inch))
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Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Gen)
Previous Gen
Surface Pro (12-inch)
Upgrade Criteria
CPU performance improved by approx. 6%. Heavy tasks become dramatically smoother.
Battery life is 15.5 hours. More peace of mind on the go.
Support for latest AI features and connectivity (Wi-Fi 7) increases future value.
Specs Comparison: Current Models vs Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Gen)
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| Spec Item | Pro 12-inch (2nd Gen) | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU Benchmark | 11,500(Single 2,700) | 16,500(Single 3,100) | 10,800(Single 2,400) | 12,500(Single 2,750) | 16,500(Single 3,100) | 17,200(Single 3,150) | 11,500(Single 2,600) | 12,200(Single 2,650) | 10,800(Single 2,400) | 22,500(Single 3,300) |
| GPU Benchmark | 20,000 | 26,000 | 18,000 | 21,000 | 26,000 | 26,000 | 27,000 | 27,000 | 18,000 | 115,000 |
| AI Processor (NPU) | 80 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 48 TOPS | 48 TOPS | 45 TOPS | 120 TOPS |
| Battery Life | Up to 15.5h | Up to 15.5h | Up to 16h | Up to 22h | Up to 20h | Up to 22h | Up to 19h | Up to 19h | Up to 18h | Up to 15h |
| Weight | 686g | 895g | 680g | 1220g | 1340g | 1660g | 1342g | 1660g | 1220g | 2000g |
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Accessory Compatibility
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| Accessory | Pro 12-inch (2nd Gen) | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Type Cover | Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard (Compatible) | Surface Pro Flex / Signature Keyboard | Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard | N/A (Integrated Keyboard) | - | - | N/A (integrated keyboard) | N/A (integrated keyboard) | N/A (Integrated Keyboard) | N/A (Integrated Keyboard) |
Surface Pen | Surface Slim Pen 2 (Supported) | Surface Slim Pen 2 | Surface Slim Pen | Surface Slim Pen 2 (Supported) | - | - | Surface Slim Pen 2 (supported) | Surface Slim Pen 2 (supported) | Surface Slim Pen (Supported) | Surface Slim Pen 2 (Supported) |
AC Adapter | 39W / 65W Surface Connect / USB-C PD | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | USB-C | 39W / 65W Surface Connect / USB-C PD | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C | USB-C / 39W Surface Connect | 127W / 200W Surface Connect / USB-C PD |
Surface Dock | Surface Dock 2 / USB-C Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / USB-C Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock / USB-C Dock |
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Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Gen) Specs
Comprehensive technical specifications including processor, memory, storage, display, and ports.
| Processor (CPU) | Snapdragon® X2 Plus (6 Cores)CPU Benchmark: 11,500(Single 2,700) |
|---|---|
| Graphics (GPU) | Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU (GPU Benchmark: 20,000) |
| AI Processor (NPU) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ (80 TOPS) |
| Memory (RAM) | 16GB / 24GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage (SSD) | 256GB / 512GB (UFS) |
| Display Size | 12" PixelSense™ LCD display |
| Resolution | 2880 × 1920 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | Up to 15.5h |
| Weight | 686g |
| Dimensions | 274 × 190 × 7.8 mm |
| Ports & Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2) x 2 |
| Release Date | Jun 16, 2026 |
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Support Information
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OS / Driver & Firmware Support
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- Driver & Firmware
- Supported
Official End Date
Jun 16, 2032 ~6 yrs remaining - Compatible OS Support
- OS Supported
- Support Notes
- Windows 11 supported / Covered by 6-year support
* End dates follow official Microsoft Surface lifecycle definitions. Even after driver support ends, standard Windows security updates may continue if the underlying Windows edition remains supported.
System SKU
The System SKU reported by Windows System Information (msinfo32) and the model number printed on the device. Use them to identify your exact model.
- System SKU
- Surface_Pro_12in_2nd_Ed_Snapdragon_2148
- Model Number (printed on device)
- 2148
Find the System SKU in System Information (msinfo32), or run `wmic csproduct get sku` in Command Prompt. The model number is engraved on the device (e.g. behind the kickstand).
* Where Geekbench has no measured result, scores are estimated from spec change ratios wherever possible. 32-bit models have no data.