Microsoft has announced the Surface Pro, 12-inch, and Surface Laptop, 13-inch, both powered by Snapdragon X Plus processors with a 45 TOPS neural processing unit (NPU) for improved performance and AI capabilities.
Surface Laptop, 13-inch (2025)
The Surface Laptop, 13-inch, is Microsoft’s thinnest and lightest laptop, built for portability with an anodized aluminum chassis in Ocean, Violet, and Platinum colors. Microsoft noted it runs 50% quicker than the Surface Laptop 5 and delivers better performance than the MacBook Air M3.
It provides up to 23 hours of video playback and 16 hours of web browsing, with USB-C fast charging. The 13-inch FHD touchscreen display has thin bezels, and an AI-enhanced camera supports Auto Video HDR and noise reduction.
The keyboard is quiet, with a fingerprint reader in the power button and a Copilot key for AI access. A customizable precision touchpad uses adaptive touch mode.
Microsoft noted the laptop includes 100% recycled cobalt in the battery and 100% recycled rare earth metals in the magnets. Numerous parts are replaceable by certified technicians to support repairs.
Quick specifications
Surface Pro, 12-inch (2025)
The Surface Pro, 12-inch, is a 2-in-1 device, serving as a laptop or tablet with an adjustable kickstand and detachable keyboard. Weighing 1.5 pounds, it comes with a Surface Slim Pen that magnetically connects to the back for charging and secure storage.
The new Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard, available in Slate, Ocean, and Violet, attaches easily and folds flat for sketching or writing. It features a smooth palm rest, illuminated keys, a Copilot key, and an adjustable touchpad.
Microsoft said the device uses 82.9% recycled content in its enclosure and 100% recycled cobalt in the battery. Replaceable components help reduce e-waste.
Quick specifications
AI Features Powered by NPU
Both devices support Copilot+ PC experiences, including:
- Recall (preview): An opt-in tool to search and rediscover apps, websites, images, or documents quickly.
- Windows Search: Describe an item, and the system searches images and documents in File Explorer, Search, or Settings.
- Click to Do (preview): Identify on-screen text or images for actions using local and web-based AI.
Brett Ostrum, Corporate Vice President, Surface, said the devices will gain new Copilot+ PC features. A Settings agent, first for Windows Insiders, will suggest or complete actions based on user descriptions. Photos Relight will add pro-grade lighting effects to images.
Ostrum noted developer partnerships for NPU-optimized apps. Moises Live by Music.AI separates audio in real time, performing 35 times faster on the NPU than the CPU. Gigapixel AI by Topaz Labs upscales images up to 16 times with high quality. Additional apps include Capcut, DJay Pro, Davinci Resolve, Camo, Cephable, Liquidtext, and more.
Pricing and Availability
Both are available for pre-order in Available in Ocean, Violet, Platinum colors. and will ship in select markets from May 20, 2025, through Microsoft.com, Best Buy (U.S.), and Amazon (U.S.).
- Surface Pro, 12-inch (2025): starts at USD 799 (Rs. 67,710 approx.).
- Surface Laptop, 13-inch (2025): starts at USD 899 (Rs. 76,185 approx.).
Microsoft added that both devices will join the Surface for Business Copilot+ PC lineup in select markets starting July 22, 2025.