Microsoft is shipping two new Snapdragon X2 Plus machines: a 12-inch Surface Pro with 5G and a 13-inch Surface Laptop, both starting at $1,149.
The Snapdragon X2 Plus is the detail that matters here. It sits below Qualcomm's top-tier silicon but brings 5G connectivity to the Surface Pro form factor, a first for that size. The 13-inch Laptop pairing suggests Microsoft is standardizing on this chip across its entry-level premium tier, not just slotting it into one device.
The full piece is worth reading for the spec breakdown and how these fit against the existing Surface lineup. The pricing floor and 5G inclusion on the smaller Pro will either make this the most practical Surface yet or expose the X2 Plus as a cost-cutting move. That tension is unresolved.
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