Laptop prices have been climbing across the industry in 2026, and Microsoft is now joining the growing list of major PC makers raising costs. If you’ve been eyeing a new Surface device, the entry point just got noticeably higher—and some configurations are seeing jumps that are hard to ignore.
Microsoft says the increase comes down to higher memory and component costs, pointing most directly at the ongoing rise in RAM and SSD pricing. Those parts are core to nearly every modern laptop and 2-in-1, and the sustained cost pressure has pushed Microsoft to update pricing for its current-generation Surface hardware lineup sold through its online store.
What makes this round of increases feel especially significant is how it reshapes Surface’s “affordable premium” positioning. The Surface family has long been known for mixing portability, versatility, and strong performance in relatively approachable configurations. Now, however, even the least expensive current models are moving beyond the $1,000 mark.
Two of the most accessible options—previously under $1,000—have been hit with sizeable bumps. The Surface Pro 12-inch, which was priced at $799 in 2025, is now listed at $1,049. The Surface Laptop 13-inch, previously $899 in 2025, has moved to $1,199. In other words, buyers who were attracted to Surface for a more budget-friendly entry into Microsoft’s premium ecosystem will now need to spend substantially more for comparable setups.
Mid-range buyers are also feeling the squeeze. The Surface Pro 13-inch is one of the clearest examples of how pricing has escalated over time. After a $200 increase in 2025, Microsoft is adding another $300 increase in 2026, bringing the device to $1,499 for a Snapdragon X Plus configuration with 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB or 512 GB SSD options. That’s roughly $500 higher than its original launch pricing for certain configurations, placing it among the more expensive Surface choices in the lineup despite being positioned as a mid-tier option.
Surface Laptop pricing is also shifting upward. The Surface Laptop 13.8-inch now reaches $1,499 for Snapdragon X Plus models with 16 GB RAM and 256 GB/512 GB storage options. The larger Surface Laptop 15-inch with Snapdragon X Elite, 16 GB RAM, and 256 GB SSD has climbed to $1,599.
Here’s how the updated pricing lands for several key Surface models in 2026, based on the configurations described:
Surface Pro 13-inch (Snapdragon X Plus, 16 GB RAM, 256/512 GB SSD): $1,499 in 2026 (up from $1,199 in 2025; $999 launch price for 256 GB)
Surface Pro 12-inch (Snapdragon X Plus, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD): $1,049 in 2026 (up from $799 in 2025)
Surface Laptop 13-inch (Snapdragon X Plus, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD): $1,199 in 2026 (up from $899 in 2025)
Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (Snapdragon X Plus, 16 GB RAM, 256/512 GB SSD): $1,499 in 2026 (up from $1,199 in 2025; $999 launch price for 256 GB)
Surface Laptop 15-inch (Snapdragon X Elite, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD): $1,599 in 2026 (up from $1,499 in 2025; $1,299 launch price)
For shoppers, the timing is tough. With memory and storage prices still elevated, the broader laptop market has already become more expensive in recent weeks. Microsoft’s move reinforces a trend many buyers have noticed throughout 2026: multiple price revisions are becoming normal, even within the same product generation.
If you’re considering a new Surface Laptop or Surface Pro, it may be worth comparing configurations carefully—especially storage tiers—since SSD pricing is a key driver behind these increases. And if you were waiting for the “best time to buy,” the bigger story is that current-generation premium laptops may not be getting cheaper anytime soon.
