# Microsoft is refreshing its Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models with Intel’s latest Core Ultra Series 3 processors first.

*business · news · 2026-05-19 · The Verge*

## Key points

- Microsoft is launching Intel Core Ultra Series 3 Surface Pro and Laptop models before Snapdragon X2 models.
- The Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8 for business now start at $1,949.99, almost double previous launches.
- The Surface Laptop 8 introduces an advanced haptic touchpad and optional IT-managed integrated privacy screen.
- Microsoft is offering an OLED option on the Surface Pro 12, but the Laptop 8 only gets a higher resolution.
- A 13-inch Intel Surface Laptop for Business (1st Edition) will have an 8GB RAM, $1,299.99 model later this year.

**Companies:** Microsoft
**Countries:** United States

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