Almost every major OEM has announced price hikes for its products, and laptops have suffered quite a bit in recent weeks.
Microsoft Blames Higher Memory and Component Costs for Its Decision to Increase Prices for All Surface Laptops
The continued rise in RAM and SSD prices is not sparing any device in 2026, and once again, we are seeing one of the major OEMs planning a price hike in the coming days. Almost all major vendors have announced a price hike at least once in 2026, but some have revised their product prices multiple times throughout Q1 2026. Microsoft is the next, announcing a price hike for all of its Surface devices.
Microsoft Surface is a versatile laptop lineup that offers powerful configurations on a budget, but unfortunately, even the cheapest Surface device will now cost over $1,000. As reported by Windows Central, Microsoft has decided to increase the prices of various Surface devices, including both the Surface Laptop and Pro series. The price can rise as high as $500 for the flagship models, while mid-range models will also see a significant price increase.
Due to recent increases in memory and component costs, Surface is updating pricing on Microsoft.com for its current‑generation hardware portfolio,
We remain committed to delivering value to customers and partners while upholding our standards for quality and innovation.
- Microsoft to Windows Central
Microsoft blames the continuous increase in prices for the memory and components (most likely SSDs), which has forced Microsoft to adjust the prices for its current Surface lineup. As of now, only two Surface devices remain under $1,000, but now they both received a $250-$300 price hike. This includes the Surface Pro 12-inch and the Surface Laptop 13-inch, which used to cost $799 and $899 in 2025, respectively. Both of them will now ship with $1,049 and $1,199 price tags, respectively.
For mid-range options such as the Surface Pro 13-inch, the new price tag will be $500 higher compared to the launch price. While the device received a $200 price hike in 2025, another price hike of $300 awaits. With Snapdragon X Plus, 16 GB RAM, and 512 GB SSD, this is now one of the most expensive Surface devices at the moment. Similarly, both the Surface Laptop 13.8 and 15-inch models have received similar hikes, rising up to $1,599.
| Device | Configuration | Launch Price | Price in 2025 | Price in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Pro 13-inch | Snapdragon X Plus, 16 GB, 256/512 GB | $999, (256 GB) | $1,199 | $1,499 |
| Surface Pro 12-inch | Snapdragon X Plus, 16 GB/256 GB | N/A | $799 | $1,049 |
| Surface Laptop 13-inch | Snapdragon X Plus, 16 GB/256 GB | N/A | $899 | $1,199 |
| Surface Laptop 13.8-inch | Snapdragon X Plus, 16 GB, 256/512 GB | $999 (256 GB) | $1,199 | $1,499 |
| Surface Laptop 15-inch | Snapdragon X Elite, 16 GB/256 GB | $1,299 | $1,499 | $1,599 |
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