# Microsoft is set to announce the Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8 soon.

*business · news · 2026-04-20 · Windows Central*

## Key points

- Microsoft has increased prices for its current Surface devices ahead of launching new models.
- The upcoming Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8 will not offer Intel or Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme chips.
- Surface devices are now even less competitive against Apple's MacBook lineup due to higher prices.
- ASUS Zenbook A16 features Snapdragon X2 and remains a superior option to upcoming Surface laptops.

**Companies:** Microsoft, ASUS, HP
**Countries:** United Kingdom, United States

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