Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition)

System: Windows
Screen: 12" LCD, 90 Hz
Chip: Snapdragon X Plus (8 Core)
RAM: 16 GB
Storage: 256 GB
Battery: 38 Wh
Pen: Sold separately
Cellular: Wi-Fi only
Weight: 686 g

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Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) at a glance

Screen

Large screen

Plenty of room for drawing, documents side by side and films.
Performance

Flagship-class chip

Fast enough for heavy multitasking, pro apps and demanding games.
Memory

Lots of RAM

Apps stay open in the background without reloading.
Pen & keyboard

Works with a pen

The pen is sold separately.
Connectivity

Wi-Fi only

Connects over Wi-Fi; tether to your phone when out and about.
Build

Easy to carry

Comfortable to hold on the sofa or in a bag.

Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) full specifications

Overview

Brand	Microsoft
Model	Surface Pro, 12-inch (1st Edition)
Series	Surface Pro
Generation	1st Edition
Versions	512GB UFS
Colours	Platinum, Violet, Ocean
Also sold as	Surface Pro, Copilot+ PC, 12-inch

Software

Runs full Windows, so it installs the same programs as a laptop.

Operating system	Windows
AI features	Copilot

Performance

Fast enough for heavy multitasking, pro apps and demanding games.

Chip	Snapdragon X Plus (8 Core)
CPU cores	8
Graphics	Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU
AI engine	45 TOPS

Memory & storage

Generous memory for switching between apps.

RAM	16 GB
RAM options	16 GB
RAM type	LPDDR5x
Storage	256 GB
Storage options	256 GB / 512 GB
Storage type	UFS
Removable SSD	No

Display

A large screen.

Screen size	12 in
Panel	LCD
Display name	PixelSense
Resolution	2196 x 1464
Pixel density	220 ppi
Aspect ratio	3:2
Refresh rate	90 Hz
Brightness (typical)	400 nits
Colour gamut	sRGB and Enhanced
Anti-reflective coating	Yes

Pen & keyboard

Supports a pen, sold separately.

Pen	Sold separately
Compatible pens	Surface Slim Pen (2nd edition)
Pen technology	MPP
Pen storage	Magnetic, charges on the tablet
Official keyboards	Surface Keyboard
Keyboard in the box	No

Battery & charging

No charger in the box, so you may need one.

Battery-life claims are the maker's own tests, so treat small differences as a tie.

Battery capacity (Wh)	38 Wh
Video playback (maker claim)	16 h
Web browsing (maker claim)	12 h
Charger in the box	No

Cameras & audio

Rear camera	10 MP
Rear cameras	1
Auto framing	automatic framing
Microphones	2

Connectivity

Wi-Fi only.

Cellular	Wi-Fi only
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	5.4
Ports	2x USB-C (USB 3.2), Surface Keyboard connector
External display	2x 4K60

Size & build

Light enough to hold for long reading or video sessions.

Weight	686 g
Thickness	7.8 mm
Height	274 mm
Width	190 mm
Body	Anodised aluminium
Kickstand	Yes
Unlock	face unlock
Sensors	ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass

In the box & kids

In the box	USB-C charging cable, Quick Start Guide, Safety and warranty documents

Specs compiled from Microsoft's product pages and datasheets. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.