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Surface is where Windows innovation hits the fast lane. With Copilot+ PCs[1] designed and built by Microsoft, we’re leading the delivery of cutting-edge AI experiences through deep partnerships with Windows, silicon vendors, ISVs and customers.
Building on this commitment, we’re excited to unveil two new Copilot+ PCs: Surface Laptop for Business, 13-inch and Surface Pro for Business, 12-inch – making AI-enabled productivity more accessible for professionals and educators alike.
Delivering both portability and performance, these devices are among the sleekest and slimmest Copilot+ PCs ever created. They embody the refined usability and aesthetics Surface devices are known for in a lightweight, durable design for work on-the-go. Optimized for the future of Copilot+ PCs, they integrate advanced AI capabilities directly into hardware and software so your business can stay competitive as workplace AI evolves.
A laptop designed to go where opportunity leads
The Surface Laptop for Business, Copilot+ PC, 13-inch is built to move with an all-new, distinctively sleek and light chassis as well as battery life of up to 23 hours of local video playback and up to 16.5 hours of active web usage.[2]
The 13-inch,[3] anti-reflective PixelSense™ touchscreen with adaptive color and adaptive contrast sharpens productivity in diverse lighting conditions, whether working in a café, an office, or a classroom. The near-edgeless display and signature 3:2 aspect ratio provide extended vertical workspace. Support for two 4K external displays means Surface Laptop 13-inch fits right into home or office desktop setups.[4]
Employees look and sound their best in meetings thanks to the 1080p Full HD Surface Studio Camera with Windows Studio Effects,[5]dual Studio Mics and Omnisonic® speakers with Dolby Audio™, maximizing presence and professionalism. Every detail elevates how employees work—like the precision-crafted keyboard with a dedicated Copilot key[6] and a customizable touchpad with adaptive touch mode.
Wi-Fi 7.[7]With Multi-Link Operation (MLO) from Wi-Fi 7, both devices can connect to different Wi-Fi channels across frequency bands simultaneously improving throughput, reducing latency, and improving reliability.7 Port options include two USB-C®/USB 3.2, one USB-A 3.1 and one 3.5 mm headphone jack, supporting a wide range of connectivity and peripheral needs.
The versatility to achieve more, in more places
We’re also introducing a fresh take on the 2-in-1 design: the light and agile Surface Pro for Business, Copilot+ PC, 12-inch.[8] As a laptop or a tablet, via touch, voice, Surface Slim Pen,[9] or Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard, thoughtful engineering supports engaged work from the office to the frontline. Surface Pro 12-inch is designed for an age of Copilots and agents, where employees can take AI companions and companion devices on the go with battery life of up to 16 hours of local video playback and up to 12 hours of active web browsing.2
The vibrant 12-inch anti-reflective PixelSense™ touchscreen with adaptive color and adaptive contrast brings clarity, smooth scrolling and crisp interactions to every moment whether presenting, reviewing, or inking on the go.
Wherever work takes your team, Surface Pro 12-inch transforms to fit. Employees can work comfortably in more places with a remarkably compact design, 165-degree kickstand and Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard[10] switching effortlessly between laptop and tablet. Consistent bezel width makes it equally comfortable to hold in portrait or landscape mode.
Capture inspiration the moment it strikes with the Surface Slim Pen always charged and ready in the secure magnetic pen storage on the back of the device.[11] Whether the user is reviewing an important proposal or marking up a student’s assignment, Surface Pro 12-inch seamlessly combines tablet comfort with PC power.
Make whiteboarding and meetings engaging with the front-facing 1080p Full HD Surface Studio Camera with Windows Studio Effects, along with dual Studio Mics and 2W stereo speakers.[12] Capture 4K photos and videos with the 10MP Ultra HD rear-facing camera, positioned in the upper corner for familiarity and ease of use. With up to 16 hours of battery life[13] and fast, reliable connectivity through Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth® Core 5.4, Surface Pro 12-inch keeps the workday moving. It also offers two USB-C®/USB 3.2 ports and, like Surface Laptop 13-inch, supports up to two 4K external monitors.5
Accessories enhance the Microsoft Surface Copilot+ experience
The all-new Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard is designed for a stable and comfortable typing experience featuring a dynamic hinge that flexes 360 degrees for added versatility. This full-sized keyboard includes a microphone mute key, a lock key and the Copilot key for quick access to Copilot and other agents. A customizable precision touchpad and a smooth-matte palm rest with an Alcantara® back cover complete the experience. Also available is a new, compact Surface 45W USB-C Wall Charger to keep Surface devices charged and ready.
Snapdragon X Plus processor delivering Copilot+ PC performance
Key to the mobility and value of both the Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch is the Snapdragon X Plus processor. With an integrated 8-core Qualcomm Oryon CPU, this processor delivers outstanding performance and efficiency to help employees find their flow and accomplish more. The CPU boasts an impressive 30 MB cache with a boost single-core frequency of up to 3.4 GHz, while the focus on efficiency translates to incredibly long battery life.
The integrated Qualcomm® Adreno GPU delivers responsive graphics and entertainment with up to 1.7 TFLOPs of performance and support for multiple monitors. LPDDR5x memory with 135 GB/s bandwidth drives faster AI experiences and efficient multitasking. Employees can look their best on the go with advanced MIPI camera support for high quality imaging and intelligent features such as auto-framing, background blur and facial authentication—all with efficient power consumption.
As with the rest of the powerful Snapdragon X Series processors, the Snapdragon X Plus 8-core processor helps unlock new AI experiences and expands access to Copilot+ PC features. The platform is equipped with the industry-leading Qualcomm® Hexagon NPU, which runs 45 TOPS and powers the latest Copilot+ PCs. Exceptional performance per watt opens a world of intelligence while using battery power efficiently. Using on-device AI models, it offers stellar AI performance on the go, lighting up multi-modal interactivity with new AI-enhanced experiences on the Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch. To learn more about how Snapdragon X Series processors enable businesses, head over to visit the Qualcomm website.
Achieve more with local AI
The integration of local AI capabilities into devices like the Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch is transforming the way users interact with technology. On-device processing powered by the Qualcomm® Hexagon NPU enables fast, local results without excessive power consumption – opening new realms of productivity and creativity while maintaining exceptional battery life.
The dedicated Copilot key provides quick entry to Copilot and the new Quick Composer feature , enabling employees to streamline their workflow with intuitive commands and perform in-depth searches.
With a quick Win + mouse click (or Win + Q), Click to Do uses on-device models to locally analyze text or images on your screen and gives intelligent suggestions to help you in your workflow. Once analyzed, Click to Do provides recommended actions such as copy, share, open with another app, search the web, rewrite, blur background with Photo and more.[14]
Recall (preview)[15] captures snapshots of your desktop embedded with rich contextual information, enabling you to find almost anything that has appeared on your screen by describing the content in your own words. Thanks to the powerful NPU, Recall runs locally on the device. Captured snapshots are securely encrypted, stored on the PC and shielded by layers of Secured-core PC protection and the Microsoft Pluton security processor. Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security with biometric sign-in is required for proof of presence and to securely unlock Recall.
To streamline your workflow, you can launch a webpage, copy text, edit images, reopen the source document and more, right from the screenshot. This is especially powerful when working with Microsoft 365 apps like PowerPoint and Word. Now you can easily find that slide with the “person studying with a book” or get right back to where you left off in the agenda you were typing.
We’re focused on empowering businesses and individuals with control over their data, so Recall is turned off by default on individual devices, even when enabled by IT admins. IT admins can enable or disable Recall and snapshot saving via security policies in a device management solution like Microsoft Intune. Customers with enterprise licensing will have additional security policies available for Recall. To learn more about available transparency and controls for Recall, be sure to check out this blog.
Improved Windows Search[16] introduces semantic indexing alongside traditional lexical indexing. This allows users to search for local and hydrated cloud documents and photos, as well as settings using their language, enhancing efficiency and accuracy. Additionally, if you are a OneDrive for Business user, lexical search of dehydrated files will also be supported.
Coming soon through the Windows Insider Program (beginning in the Canary and Dev Channels), Microsoft Paint and Notepad will roll out support for Microsoft Entra ID. This update enables commercial customers to access AI features that were previously limited to consumers.
In Paint, Entra ID unlocks access to Cocreator, which generates images by combining a sketch and text prompt and Generative Fill, which adds new elements to selected areas of a canvas based on descriptive input. These tools help teams explore ideas visually and speed up creative workflows.
Support for Entra ID in the Photos app is expected later this year, bringing access to Restyle Image, which reimagines the look and feel of an existing photo, and Image Creator, which generates entirely new images from a text prompt. Together, these updates help organizations bring AI-assisted creativity into their workflows.
For developers and tech enthusiasts looking to integrate on-device AI functionality into their Windows apps, the Microsoft AI Dev Gallery includes over 25 interactive samples powered by local AI models. You can easily browse, download and run models from Hugging Face and GitHub, and it includes access to Windows Copilot Runtime APIs on supported devices like Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch. If there’s a sample that you’d like to integrate into your app, you can view the C# source code and export standalone Visual Studio projects with a single click.
Whether you’re a teacher seeking to inspire students, a business owner on the go, or a developer seeking to craft next-generation AI solutions, the Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch deliver the tools and performance to achieve more with local AI.
To learn more about general availability of key Copilot+ PC features, check out the information here.
Peace of mind, out of the box
With Secured-core PC protection, chip-to-cloud security and Windows 11 Pro, peace of mind comes standard. For authentication, Surface Laptop 13-inch includes a built-in Fingerprint Power Button, Windows Hello for Business and Enhanced Sign-in Security (ESS). Surface Pro 12-inch offers Windows Hello facial recognition with Enhanced Sign-in Security, as well as NFC authentication. The NFC reader is positioned in the center of the screen, enabling reliable sign-in even when the device is in a protective case.
Inside, advanced security measures, including the integration of Microsoft Pluton as a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), guard against modern cyber threats. Microsoft Pluton supports TPM 2.0 to help protect sensitive information, enable Windows security features like BitLocker, Windows Hello and Windows Defender System Guard, and provide a platform for future security updates.
Because they are designed and supported by Microsoft, Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch also include the latest in driver and firmware safety developed in collaboration with the Windows team. Through this collaboration we are enhancing memory safety and expanding Rust-based driver development across the Windows ecosystem. Rust is a modern programming language known for its focus on memory safety and performance. This GitHub-hosted project is actively developed with contributions from Windows teams and external partners. You can learn more about this partnership as well as a review of our latest investments in security in this blog.
A QR code links to the device’s serial number to simplify tracking and management. On-site repairs for serviceable components are made easier thanks to wayfinding icons, replaceable components and a QR code linked to device repair instructions.[17] Removable internal storage simplifies data retention for device transfer and decommission.[18]
Built for how people work today
Compact, capable and built for the next wave of AI-powered work—Surface Laptop 13-inch and Surface Pro 12-inch open new possibilities across mobile, education and frontline environments. Slim, portable designs deliver full-size functionality so teams can stay productive in more places. With on-device AI acceleration, long battery life and secure sign-in options, these devices support modern work without compromise.
For professionals on the move: Field sales reps, consultants and business owners often shift between client sites, travel and remote work. Surface Laptop 13-inch and Surface Pro 12-inch support that pace with long battery life, fast resume and reliable connectivity through Wi-Fi 7. Lightweight designs slip easily into a bag, while AI-enhanced features like quick file search and natural language commands support fast, focused execution between meetings. USB-C and USB-A ports simplify peripheral access without extra gear.
Flexible tools for modern classrooms: Educators and school IT leads need devices that adapt to varied learning environments. Surface Laptop 13-inch and Surface Pro 12-inch bring speed, durability and portability into classrooms and labs. Teachers can jump between lesson planning, live instruction and student feedback while relying on fast, local AI processing. The anti-reflective touchscreen keeps content clear in bright or mixed lighting, and both devices support touch, voice and pen input.
A smart solution for frontline work: Surface Pro 12-inch meets the demands of fast-moving, hands-on roles in manufacturing and healthcare. A fanless, enclosed design reduces dust exposure and supports use in sterile or industrial settings. The device supports facial recognition and NFC sign-in—even through protective cases—reducing sign-in friction during shift changes or while wearing gloves. Durable construction, portable size and long battery life help staff stay connected, even away from a fixed workstation.
Preorder today
The next wave of AI-enabled achievement begins July 22 in select markets. Equipped with built-in Copilot+ PC experiences and designed for real-world productivity, these new Surface devices help teams move faster, think bigger and get more done—wherever work takes them. Preorder Surface Laptop for Business, 13-inch and Surface Pro for Business, 12-inch today.
- Check out Nancie Gaskill’s blog on the Windows Devices site for additional information.
- Learn more and find a reseller at Surface.com/Business.
We can’t wait to see how your team puts Surface Copilot+ PCs to work at the office, in the classroom and beyond!
References
[1] Copilot+ PC experiences vary by device and region and may require updates continuing to roll out through 2025; timing varies. See aka.ms/copilotpluspcs.
[2] Battery life varies significantly based on device configuration, usage, network and feature configuration, signal strength, settings and other factors. See aka.ms/SurfaceBatteryPerformance for details.
[3] The display has rounded corners within a standard rectangle. When measured as a standard rectangular shape the screen is 13” diagonally (actual viewable area is less).
[4] With compatible docks.
[5] Videoconferencing apps and services sold separately.
[6] Copilot key feature availability varies by market, see aka.ms/keysupport.
[7] 6GHz band not available in all regions.
[8] The display has rounded corners within a standard rectangle. When measured as a standard rectangular shape the screen is 12” diagonally (actual viewable area is less).
[9] Surface Slim Pen sold separately. Software license required for some features.
[10] Accessories sold separately.
[11] Surface Slim Pen sold separately. Software license required for some features.
[12] Videoconferencing apps and services sold separately.
[13] Based on local video playback test. Battery life varies significantly based on device configuration, usage, network and feature configuration, signal strength, settings and other factors. See aka.ms/SurfaceBatteryPerformance for details.
[14] Image actions now available across devices. Text actions, supporting select character sets, available now on Snapdragon®-powered devices and available starting mid-2025 on AMD Ryzen™- and Intel®-powered devices. Functionality varies by device and market.
[15] Recall (preview) requires Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security. Available in the European Economic Area later this year. Optimized for select languages [English, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Japanese and Spanish]. Content-based and storage limitations apply. Enterprise license required for some policy-enabled management controls. See aka.ms/copilotpluspcs.
[16] Improved Windows search works with specific text, image and document formats only; optimized for select languages [English, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Japanese and Spanish].
[17] Replacement components available through Surface Commercial authorized device resellers. Components can be replaced on-site by a skilled technician following Microsoft’s Service Guide. Microsoft tools (sold separately) may also be required. Availability of replacement components and service options may vary by product, market and over time. See Surface service options – Surface | Microsoft Learn. Opening and/or repairing your device can present electric shock, fire and personal injury risks and other hazards. Use caution if undertaking do-it-yourself repairs. Unless required by law, device damage caused during repair will not be covered under Microsoft’s Hardware Warranty or protection plans.
[18] Flash storage retention is only available on Microsoft Surface devices in which the flash storage is marketed as removable per the technical specifications. Flash storage retention is included in both Extended Hardware Service Plus and Microsoft Complete for Business Plus and is also available as an optional add-on when purchasing Microsoft Extended Hardware Service and Microsoft Complete for Business. Devices returned to Microsoft with missing flash storage are subject to a flash storage replacement fee unless the device is enrolled in the flash storage retention offer.