Microsoft · 2026
Microsoft Surface Pro 12
Core Ultra Series 3, 2026
A 0.9 kg Panther Lake tablet with a 120 Hz IPS panel, optional OLED, optional 5G and Thunderbolt 4, starting at 1949 dollars in the business range.
from € 2.099 $1,949 RRP
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- Best for office and web work study creative work basic everyday use
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on display, weakest on value.
- Battery 7/10
- Display 9/10
- Build 8/10
- Keyboard 7/10
- Speed 7/10
- Value 4/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Bright 600-nit screen, readable in sunlight
- 120Hz screen, smoother motion
- Light at 0.9 kg
- Long 11h real-world battery
Watch for
- RAM is soldered, no upgrade later
- Small 47 Wh battery
Linux
Linux: not tested, likely Windows or macOS-only machine, expand for details
Not rated · Confidence: low · not enough verified data to score this honestly. · How we score
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 335 (Panther Lake) |
|---|---|
| GPU | Intel Arc Graphics (integrated, Panther Lake) |
| RAM | 16 GB (soldered, not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Screen | 13" 2880x1920 @ 120Hz, 600 nitsvery bright, easy in direct sun, smoother scrolling and motion |
| Weight | 0.9 kgvery light to carry |
| Battery | 47 Wh, around 11 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Microsoft Surface Pro 12 (Core Ultra Series 3, 2026) work with Linux?
- Not verified per distro yet, so we won't guess.
- What does the Microsoft Surface Pro 12 (Core Ultra Series 3, 2026) cost?
- RRP is about 1949 USD (2099 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- How heavy is the Microsoft Surface Pro 12 (Core Ultra Series 3, 2026)?
- 0.9 kg (1.98 lb). That's very light to carry.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 47 Wh pack, around 11 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 7/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is soldered, so the 16 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.
Ready to buy the Microsoft Surface Pro 12 (Core Ultra Series 3, 2026)?
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from € 2.099 $1,949 RRP
Check price on Amazon Also buy direct at MicrosoftShown in EURUSD, switch with the currency toggle in the header. This is an indicative RRP, not a live price.
As an Amazon Associate (US, NL, DE, UK programs), qualifying purchases via these affiliate links may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Other markets not yet enrolled. How we make money. Verified 2026-05-20.
