# Microsoft has raised prices across the board on its Surface PCs at the Microsoft Store.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-04-13 · Windows Central*

## Key points

- Microsoft has increased Surface PC prices by up to $500 compared to 2024 launch prices.
- The entry-level Surface Pro 12-inch now starts at $1,049, up from $799 previously.
- RAM and component supply constraints are the primary reason for these price hikes.
- Surface midrange models now cost more than the 2024 flagship models did at launch.
- Upcoming Surface PC refreshes are expected to maintain or increase these higher starting prices.

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

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