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Surface Pro 12-inch

12-inch touchscreen tablet with a 2196 x 1464 resolution display and up to 16 hours of battery life.

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NPU
- Qualcomm Hexagon with 45 TOPS
Audio
- Dual Studio Mics with enhanced voice focus 9 - 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos 10 - Support for Bluetooth LE Audio
Memory
- 16GB, 24GB LPDDR5x RAM
Cameras
- Full HD front-facing Surface Studio Camera (1080p) - Windows Studio Effects: automatic framing, portrait blur, creative filters, eye contact, portrait light - 10 MP Ultra HD rear-facing camera - Windows Hello face authentication camera with Enhanced Sign-in Security

The decision

Where it wins

  • High-resolution 2196 x 1464 touchscreen display with up to 90Hz refresh rate.
  • Up to 16 hours of battery life for local video playback.
  • Enhanced security features including Microsoft Pluton TPM 2.0 and BitLocker support.

Where it doesn't

  • Limited storage options starting at 256GB, which may not be sufficient for users with extensive storage needs.
Ideal forProfessionals requiring a portable device with strong multimedia capabilities.Students needing a lightweight and durable tablet for coursework.

Key Features

  • ✦12-inch PixelSense LCD display with 2196 x 1464 resolution
  • ✦Up to 16 hours of battery life
  • ✦Qualcomm Adreno GPU
  • ✦Microsoft Pluton TPM 2.0 security
  • ✦2 x USB-C ports with USB4/Thunderbolt 4 support
02 / Technical record

Specifications

Structured product data, grouped by system.

Core hardware01
Processor- Snapdragon X Plus (8 Core) X1P-42-100
Memory & compute01
Memory- 16GB, 24GB LPDDR5x RAM
Display & media01
Display- Touchscreen: 12-inch PixelSense LCD display 3 - Resolution: 2196 x 1464 (220 PPI) - Aspect ratio: 3:2 - Contrast ratio: 1200:1 - Refresh rate: up to 90Hz (60Hz default) - Color profile: sRGB and Enhanced - Individually color-calibrated display - Adaptive color and contrast - Touch: 10-point multi-touch - Strengthened glass display - Brightness: 400 nits maximum (typical) - Anti-reflective, ISO 9241-307 certified 4
Power & thermal02
Battery Life- Up to 16 hours of local video playback 7 - Up to 12 hours of active web usage 8
Battery Capacities- Battery Capacity Nominal (Wh): 38 - Battery Capacity Min (Wh): 37
Physical & connectivity02
Size & Weight- Length: 10.8 inch (274 mm) - Width: 7.47 inch (190 mm) - Height: 0.30 inches (7.8 mm) - Weight: 1.5 lbs. (686 g)
Ports And Charging- 2 × USB-C with USB4/Thunderbolt 4 ports: - Charging
Other specifications10
NPU- Qualcomm Hexagon with 45 TOPS
Audio- Dual Studio Mics with enhanced voice focus 9 - 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos 10 - Support for Bluetooth LE Audio
Cameras- Full HD front-facing Surface Studio Camera (1080p) - Windows Studio Effects: automatic framing, portrait blur, creative filters, eye contact, portrait light - 10 MP Ultra HD rear-facing camera - Windows Hello face authentication camera with Enhanced Sign-in Security
Sensors- Ambient color sensor - Accelerometer - Gyroscope - Magnetometer - NFC
Exterior- Casing: Anodized aluminum - Colors: Platinum - Physical Buttons: Volume, Power
Graphics- Qualcomm Adreno GPU
Security- Enhanced security with Microsoft Pluton TPM 2.0 and BitLocker support - Windows 11 Secured-core PC - Windows Hello facial recognition with Enhanced Sign-in Security - NFC authentication
Warranty1-year limited hardware warranty
Kickstand- Kickstand with 165-degree full-friction hinge
What'S In The Box- Surface Pro for Business - USB-C charging cable - Surface 45W USB-C Wall Charger 21 (optional in EMEA) - Quick Start Guide - Safety and warranty documents
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Editorial context

The Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch is a versatile tablet designed for professionals and students who require a portable device with robust multimedia capabilities and long battery life. It features a high-resolution touchscreen display, powerful processing, and enhanced security features. The trade-off is its relatively high price point, which may be justified by its premium build quality and advanced features but could be a barrier for budget-conscious users.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Surface Pro 12-inch for?↓
Surface Pro 12-inch is a fit for professionals requiring a portable device with strong multimedia capabilities. and Students needing a lightweight and durable tablet for coursework..
What are the drawbacks of Surface Pro 12-inch?↓
The trade-offs we record are: Limited storage options starting at 256GB, which may not be sufficient for users with extensive storage needs..
What does Surface Pro 12-inch do well?↓
High-resolution 2196 x 1464 touchscreen display with up to 90Hz refresh rate., Up to 16 hours of battery life for local video playback. and Enhanced security features including Microsoft Pluton TPM 2.0 and BitLocker support..

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Memory on record

Surface Pro 12-inch- 16GB, 24GB LPDDR5x RAM
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