It’s been less than a year since Microsoft launched its first Qualcomm Snapdragon X-powered Surface devices, and rumors are swirling about new models likely to debut as soon as this spring. A report from Windows Central highlights that the Surface Laptop and Surface Pro 2-in-1 could arrive with 11- to 12-inch screens, Windows on Arm processors, and lighter, premium designs. Microsoft has already scheduled a major Surface for Business event next week, where it may reveal updated versions of its current Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11 CoPilot Plus devices, now equipped with Intel Lunar Lake chips designed for business customers.
According to the report, these smaller devices could launch from different regions at varying price points as low as $800-$900, thanks to cheaper chipsets like the Snapdragon X Plus or even the early March CES launch of the Snapdragon X. When Microsoft last updated its Surface Laptop Go in 2023, many questioned its viability due to limited battery life and performance, but Qualcomm’s hardware could now make it more attractive for a new generation of replacements.
The smaller Surface Pro is positioned as a competitor to Apple’s 11-inch iPad Pro, though its relation to the older Surface Go series remains unclear. Windows Central notes that while these new models may not replace the Surface Go 4, they will likely cater to a different customer base with more affordable options and improved specs.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/23/24350373/microsoft-surface-pro-laptop-snapdragon-x-rumor