Does the Microsoft Surface Pro 10 for Business work with Linux?

Not cleanly: there are significant gaps, so we don't recommend it for Linux as-is. linux-surface lists the Surface Pro 10 as a supported device in their matrix, but the gaps are the ones that matter on a tablet: Wi-Fi is unsupported, cameras are unsupported, and hibernate is broken.

What does the Microsoft Surface Pro 10 for Business cost?

RRP is about 1199 USD; street price is often lower.

How heavy is the Microsoft Surface Pro 10 for Business?

0.879 kg (1.94 lb). That's very light to carry.

What's the battery life like?

A 48 Wh pack, around 10 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 7/10.

Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?

RAM is soldered, so the 8 GB it ships with is the RAM it dies with. Storage starts at 256 GB on this configuration.

Photo: Wikipedia contributor · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons (Pro 10 shares Pro 9 chassis)

Microsoft · 2024

Microsoft Surface Pro 10 for Business

Name: Microsoft Surface Pro 10 for Business
Brand: Microsoft
SKU: Surface Pro 10 for Business
Price: 1199 USD

The business-only Surface Pro 10 with Intel Meteor Lake U, a 13 inch 120Hz 600-nit touch panel and a 19-hour Microsoft claim, fine as a managed Windows tablet but Wi-Fi and cameras are broken under linux-surface.

from $1,199 RRP

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Best for office and web work study basic everyday use
Linux: gaps

Compiled & edited by Dennis de Kruijf · updated 2026-05-20 · how we rate

Scorecard

6.8 / 10

Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.

Strongest on display, with no category below average.

Battery 7/10
Display 9/10
Build 8/10
Keyboard 6/10
Speed 6/10
Value 5/10

Worth knowing

Stands out

Bright 600-nit screen, readable in sunlight
120Hz screen, smoother motion
Light at 0.879 kg
Long 10h real-world battery

Watch for

Linux needs significant work on this hardware
RAM is soldered, no upgrade later
Small 48 Wh battery

Compare with other laptops

Linux: significant gaps, expand for details

Linux readiness3.5

Partial · Most documented on debian, with major gaps. Confidence: medium · How we score

Specs

Specifications for Microsoft Surface Pro 10 for Business
CPU	Intel Core Ultra 5 135U
GPU	Intel Graphics (integrated)
RAM	8 GB (soldered, not upgradeable)
Storage	256 GB
Screen	13" 2880x1920 @ 120Hz, 600 nitsvery bright, easy in direct sun, smoother scrolling and motion
Weight	0.879 kgvery light to carry
Battery	48 Wh, around 10 h real-world

Common questions

Does the Microsoft Surface Pro 10 for Business work with Linux?: Not cleanly: there are significant gaps, so we don't recommend it for Linux as-is. linux-surface lists the Surface Pro 10 as a supported device in their matrix, but the gaps are the ones that matter on a tablet: Wi-Fi is unsupported, cameras are unsupported, and hibernate is broken.
What does the Microsoft Surface Pro 10 for Business cost?: RRP is about 1199 USD; street price is often lower.
How heavy is the Microsoft Surface Pro 10 for Business?: 0.879 kg (1.94 lb). That's very light to carry.
What's the battery life like?: A 48 Wh pack, around 10 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 7/10.
Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?: RAM is soldered, so the 8 GB it ships with is the RAM it dies with. Storage starts at 256 GB on this configuration.
Which operating systems are supported?: Ships with Windows.