Microsoft Raises Surface Prices by Up to $500

Microsoft has increased prices across its Surface lineup of laptops and tablets, with hikes ranging from $250 to $500 per model, as a global shortage of memory chips drives up production costs. The changes, effective immediately on the Microsoft Store website, affect current-generation devices powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X-series processors, which debuted in 2024.

The most notable adjustments target flagship models. The 13-inch Surface Pro, originally launched at $999 with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, now starts at $1,499 for a configuration with 512GB of storage. Similarly, the 13.8-inch Surface Laptop, which also began at $999, has risen to $1,499 under the same upgraded specs. These represent increases of $500 from launch prices, following an earlier shift in 2025 when Microsoft discontinued lower-storage base options, pushing entry points to $1,199.

Midrange options have not escaped the revisions. The 12-inch Surface Pro, introduced as an affordable alternative at $799, now costs $1,049. The 13-inch Surface Laptop has climbed from $899 to $1,199, while the 15-inch version, equipped with the higher-end Snapdragon X Elite processor, starts at $1,599, up from $1,299....