Microsoft
Surface Pro for Business (12th Edition)
The new Surface Pro for Business (12th Edition) is a special boost, adding Intel “Panther Lake” Core Ultra Series 3 chips to the mix. The laptop is quite similar to Surface Pro 11 and Surface Pro for Business 11th Edition.
Pros
- Optional 5G available
- Same great Surface design
- New Intel chips are fast and efficient
Cons
- It starts at a higher price
- Snapdragon models are attractive if you don’t absolutely need x86
With a more affordable price tag and virtually identical design with Snapdragon X chips, the Surface Pro 11 is the right choice for most PC users outside of enterprise settings.
Pros
- More profitable
- Snapdragon chips are efficient and powerful
- Available at most retailers
- Available in more colors
Cons
- New Snapdragon X2 models are expected soon
- No anti-glare screen option
Surface Pro for Business (12th Edition) and Surface Pro 11: Specifications
Here’s a look at the raw specs for the new Surface Pro for Business (12th Edition) and the 2024 Surface Pro 11. Qualcomm Snapdragon X chips. I’ve also included a Surface Pro for Business (11th Edition) with Intel chips for a more complete look.
| Header Cell – Column 0 |
Surface Pro for Business (12th Edition) |
Surface Pro for Business (11th Edition) |
Surface Pro 11 (2024) |
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CPU |
Intel Core Ultra 5 335, Core Ultra 7 366H |
Intel Core Ultra 5 236V, Core Ultra 5 238V, Core Ultra 5 266V, Core Ultra 5 268V |
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100), Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-64-100) |
|
RAM |
16GB, 32GB LPDDR5x |
16GB, 32GB LPDDR5x |
16GB, 32GB LPDDR5x |
|
GPU |
Intel Graphics (integrated) |
Intel Arc Graphics (integrated) |
Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
|
NPU |
Intel AI Boost (50 TOPS) |
Intel AI Boost (40-48 TOPS) |
Qualcomm Hexagon (45 TOPS) |
|
Storage |
256GB, 512GB, 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (upgradable) |
256GB, 512GB, 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (upgradeable) |
256GB, 512GB, 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (upgradeable) |
|
Camera |
Front-facing 1440p + IR, rear-facing 10MP |
Front-facing 1440p + IR, rear-facing 10MP |
Front-facing 1440p + IR, rear-facing 10MP |
|
Loudspeakers |
Dual 2W speakers, Dolby Atmos |
Dual 2W speakers, Dolby Atmos |
Dual 2W speakers, Dolby Atmos |
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Screen |
13 inch, 2880×1920 (2.8K), 267 PPI, OLED or LCD, 3:2 aspect ratio, 120Hz, touch, 600 nits, Dolby Vision IQ, anti-reflective |
13 inch, 2880×1920 (2.8K), 267 PPI, OLED or LCD, 3:2 aspect ratio, 120Hz, touch, 600 nits, Dolby Vision IQ, anti-reflective |
13 inch, 2880×1920 (2.8K), 267 PPI, OLED or LCD, aspect ratio 3:2, 120Hz, touch, 600 nits, Dolby Vision IQ |
|
Ports |
2x Thunderbolt 4, Surface Connect, Nano-SIM |
2x Thunderbolt 4, Surface Connect |
2x USB4, Surface Connect, Nano-SIM |
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Wireless |
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 5G (optional) |
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 |
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 5G (optional) |
|
Battery |
Up to 17 hours of local video playback, up to 11 hours of active internet usage |
Up to 14 hours of local video playback, up to 10 hours of active internet usage |
Up to 14 hours of local video playback, up to 10 hours of active internet usage |
|
Dimensions |
11.3 x 8.2 x 0.37 inches (287 mm x 208.6 mm x 9.3 mm) |
11.3 x 8.2 x 0.37 inches (287 mm x 208.6 mm x 9.3 mm) |
11.3 x 8.2 x 0.37 inches (287 mm x 208.6 mm x 9.3 mm) |
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Weight |
From 1.97 lbs (895 g) |
From 1.92 lbs (872 g) |
From 1.97 lbs (895 g) |
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Colors |
Platinum, Black |
Platinum, Black |
Platinum, Black, Sapphire, Dune |
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Price |
From $1,949.99 |
From $1,699.99 |
From $1,499.99 |
Surface Pro for Business (12th Edition) and Surface Pro 11: Price and availability
Introducing the new Surface Pro for Business (12th Edition). Debuts at $1,949.99 For the model with Intel Core Ultra 5 335 CPU, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD and LCD display. This price does not include Type Cap or Surface Pen.
Prices go up to $2,799.99 for a model with 5G, 32GB of RAM and more. This is the desktop version available directly from Microsoft.
It appears that the Core Ultra 7 models are not currently available directly from Microsoft’s online store. Instead, Microsoft asks you to contact the sales team directly by phone.
The latest generation Surface Pro 11 is slightly cheaper at the time of writing. approximately $1,199 For the model with Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus chip, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD and LCD display.
That price is thanks to a $300 discount, and models normally start at $1,499. If you want to go with a more powerful Snapdragon X Elite chip, an OLED display, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, you It’s looking at $1,799.99.
The latest generation Surface Pro 11 is slightly cheaper.
There is also Surface Pro for Business (11th Edition) with Intel chips Starting at $1,699.99. That price gets you a Core Ultra 5 chip, 16GB of RAM, a 256GB SSD, and an LCD display.
If you upgrade to a Core Ultra 7 chip, the model with an OLED display, 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD Starting at $1,999.99. Prices Go up to 2,899.99 For 32 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD.
Surface Pro for Business (12th Edition) and Surface Pro 11: Design and features
The new Surface Pro for Business (2026) does not have any major design changes compared to the previous generation. It has the same weight 1.97 lb (895 g) Like Pro 11, it’s slightly heavier than Pro 11 for Business.
It has the same dimensions and still has the same Surface stand and Surface Mount port for Type Cover on the back.
Ports have not changed either, with dual Lightning 4 controls practically everything. Nano-SIM slot available on 5G models; these are limited to Surface Pro 11 and Surface Pro for Business (12th Edition).
Dual 2W speakers continues to offer Dolby Atmos tuning, available in all models 1440p with a front camera IR for Windows Helloas well as a 10MP rear view camera.
Wi-Fi 7 manages wireless internet, Bluetooth 5.4 handles wireless accessories, and as mentioned, some models have it is optional 5G connection. Given that the Surface Pro for Business (11th Edition) doesn’t have any 5G, it’s a nice option.
Surface Pro for Business 12th Edition and Surface Pro 11: Display
Microsoft added non-reflective finish It’s back for the Surface Pro for Business (11th Edition) and 12th Edition models. This sets it apart from the standard Surface Pro 11’s glossier finish.
Otherwise, you’ll still get a 13-inch touchscreen on both LCD or OLEDa 2880×1920 resolution (267 PPI), 120 Hz dynamic refresh rate, Dolby Vision up to support and brightness 600 nits.
Surface Pro for Business (12th Edition) and Surface Pro 11: Performance and battery
This is where the new Surface Pro for Business (12th Edition) begins to separate itself from its predecessors.
It comes with Intel”Panther Lake” Core Ultra Series 3 chips, incl Core Ultra 5 335 and Core Ultra 7 366H. These are next-generation chips compared to the Intel Series 2 CPUs found in the Surface Pro for Business (11th Edition).
While we haven’t had a chance to directly test the performance of the Surface Pro for Business (12th Edition) yet, I can make some assumptions based on our experience. Surface Laptop 8 review.
Windows Center Editor-in-Chief Daniel Rubino found that the Core Ultra X7 368H chip, which is more powerful than the Surface Pro’s Ultra 7 366H, lags behind the Snapdragon X Elite in the Surface Pro 11 Cinebench test.
On Geekbench, the Core Ultra X7 368H beat the Snapdragon X Elite chip, but keep in mind that the new Pro for Business only has a Core Ultra 7 366H, which isn’t that powerful.
What about performance and battery life?
Given that Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X/X2 platform continues to offer superior battery life in the laptops we’ve tested, I don’t expect the Surface Pro for Business (12th Edition) to be a more efficient laptop.
I’ll update this comparison after testing it first-hand, but for now, I wouldn’t recommend buying the new Surface Pro for Business (2026) on the off chance that it will last longer between payments.
Which one should you buy?
The new Surface Pro for Business (12th Edition) doesn’t reinvent the device, but it does upgrade its performance hardware to the latest Intel “Panther Lake” Core Ultra Series 3 chips.
Along with the usual enterprise security features, the hardware upgrade makes the new Surface Pro (2026) ideal for professionals who prefer an x86 system.
“Microsoft” company said about it plans to release a new Surface Pro with Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 chips in the coming months.and I expect it to offer superior performance and efficiency.
As it stands now, the best choice for regular Windows users remains the Surface Pro 11 with Snapdragon X. Systems on a Chip (SoC). It’s the most affordable, has great performance and efficiency, and is available at most retailers.
Microsoft
Surface Pro for Business (12th Edition)
The new Surface Pro for Business (12th Edition) is a special boost, adding Intel “Panther Lake” Core Ultra Series 3 chips to the mix. The laptop is quite similar to Surface Pro 11 and Surface Pro for Business 11th Edition.
Microsoft
Surface Pro 11
With a more affordable price tag and virtually identical design with Snapdragon X chips, the Surface Pro 11 is the right choice for most PC users outside of enterprise settings.
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