Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition)

System: Windows 11 Home
Screen: 12" LCD
Chip: Snapdragon X2 Plus
RAM: 16 GB
Storage: 256 GB
Pen: Sold separately
Weight: 686 g

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Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd 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. A keyboard cover clicks on for typing.
Connectivity

Wi-Fi

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 (2nd Edition) full specifications

Overview

Brand	Microsoft
Model	Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition)
Series	Surface Pro
Generation	2nd Edition
Also sold as	Surface Pro, 12-inch (2nd Edition)

Software

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

Operating system	Windows
Launched with	Windows 11 Home

Performance

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

Chip	Snapdragon X2 Plus
CPU cores	6
Graphics	Qualcomm Adreno GPU
AI engine	80 TOPS

Memory & storage

Generous memory for switching between apps.

RAM	16 GB
RAM options	16 GB / 24 GB
RAM type	LPDDR5x
Storage	256 GB
Storage options	256 GB / 512 GB
Storage type	UFS

Display

A large screen.

Screen size	12 in
Panel	LCD
Display name	PixelSense

Pen & keyboard

Supports a pen, sold separately.

An official keyboard attaches directly, no pairing needed.

Pen	Sold separately
Compatible pens	Surface Slim Pen
Keyboard connection	Magnetic
Official keyboards	Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard
Keyboard in the box	No

Battery & charging

Video playback (maker claim)	15.5 h
Web browsing (maker claim)	13 h
Charger in the box	No

Cameras & audio

Rear camera	10 MP
Rear cameras	1

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7
Ports	2x USB-C / USB 3.2

Size & build

Light enough to hold for long reading or video sessions.

Weight	686 g
Unlock	face unlock

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.