Microsoft Unveils Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12 With Snapdragon X2 Power, but Steep Price Hikes Steal the Spotlight (opens in new tab)

Microsoft has officially lifted the curtain on the next generation of its flagship Surface lineup, introducing the Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12 powered by Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon X2 processors. The launch marks Microsoft’s most important consumer hardware refresh of 2026 as the company doubles down on its vision for AI-powered Windows PCs. The new devices arrive at a critical moment for the PC industry. After spending the past two years promoting Copilot+ PCs and Windows on Arm, Micr...