Microsoft increased the price of all Surface tablets and laptops, sometimes by up to $500, due to product shortages.
Microsoft Raises Prices Across the Entire Surface Lineup
All Surface models in the Microsoft Store have received new, higher prices at launch (2024). Similar changes are expected to appear in other retail networks.
What Changed
Device launched (2024) New price
Surface Laptop 7 – flagship $999 → $1 499
Surface Pro 11 – flagship $999 → $1 499
Surface Pro 12‑inch (most affordable) $799 → $1 049
Surface Laptop 13‑inch entry level $899 → $1 149
Surface Laptop 13.8‑inch flagship $999 → $1 499
Surface Laptop 15‑inch full set – from $1 599
The most expensive models also saw a price increase:
* The 15‑inch Surface Laptop with the Snapdragon X Elite processor, 64 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD now costs $3 649.
Why Prices Rose
According to sources, Microsoft is forced to raise prices due to a sharp rise in memory and other component costs. This has affected both budget and flagship models – even the most affordable devices are now pricier than their counterparts at the start of 2024.
Comparison with Competitors
For context:
* The 16‑inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Pro processor, 64 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD costs $3 299. It has a higher‑quality display and a more powerful CPU, but its price is still lower than the top Surface Laptop.
Thus, Microsoft has increased prices on all Surface models, including fully equipped variants, making their competitiveness in the mid‑price segment higher than at launch.
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