Microsoft has made many Surface devices that we’ve recommended over the years, and I’m sure that will continue. But I recommend you hold off on any Surface purchases for now.
Between the end of good sales, the MacBook Neo breaking the budget laptop market, and new Surface hardware around the corner, it’s not a good time to buy.
New Surface PCs are coming
There are always new computers on the way, so you can’t put off buying a computer indefinitely. But Surface buyers will have to wait a few more weeks.
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Microsoft is set to announce new Surface PCs this spring. When these new Surface PCs are introduced, they may have features that turn your head or you consider must-haves. But even if you want a Surface PC from the current generation, it’s best to wait.
For those wondering, new Surface PCs are coming this spring. So if you’re thinking of buying a current gen model, wait a few more weeks.March 23, 2026
Once the new Surface PCs are announced, we’ll likely see sales on older Surface hardware. This will be one of the best times to choose which Surface device is no longer the newest model in its respective line.
Microsoft hasn’t hinted at which Surface devices will be announced this spring, but our editor-in-chief, Zac Bowden, has both Qualcomm and Intel-powered PCs are on the way.
It’s safe to assume that Snapdragon X2 chips and Intel Core Ultra 3 will enter the game.
It’s been a while since we’ve seen a refresh of the flagship Surface products. 2024 is a long time ago in the tech world, and that was when Microsoft introduced the Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7.
Apple’s MacBook Neo is by far the better bargain
Apple sent shock waves through the tech world when it announced the MacBook Neo. Starting at $599, the MacBook Neo offers more than competing Surface devices.
Here’s how Bowden explained it The MacBook Neo makes Microsoft’s 13-inch Surface Laptop look like a bad deal. I disputed that Microsoft has left the door open for the MacBook Neo.
I wrote how it was right after the MacBook Neo was announced Deals on competing Windows laptops were few and far between at the time. Things have changed a bit as retailers and OEMs have come up with some good PC deals, but I still think we’ll have to wait a bit to see Windows laptops catch up to the MacBook Neo in terms of value.
Surface sales have dried up
There have been some great Surface sales over the past few months. I’ve seen the Surface Pro 11, Surface Laptop 7, Surface Pro 12-inch, and Surface Laptop 13-inch discounted by hundreds of dollars.
Unfortunately, for those looking to find an affordable Surface PC, most of these deals are over. There are still some Surface deals if you check the usual places like Best Buy, Amazon, and more Newegg. But the massive discounts that lead to impulse buys are nowhere to be seen.
You just have to wait a little
There are many stores for Microsoft’s Surface series. We’ll just have to wait until spring to see what’s on the way.
Whether you’re in the market for a new Surface PC or looking to snag a deal on an older model, these options will soon be there.
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