Microsoft Surface Pro 12

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Reviews for the Microsoft Surface Pro 12

70% Microsoft Surface Pro 12 (2025) Review
Source: Trusted Reviews
The Microsoft Surface Pro 12 is a good, solid laptop/tablet hybrid. It’s got enough power for everyday tasks, excellent battery life and a smart design. The display, while not OLED, is very good, and the kickstand remains one of my favourite design features on any tablet. However, this latest Surface shares many of the same issues that have plagued the series. While it’s great that the starting price is less than the MacBook Air M4 at £799/$799, you’ll need to spend more on the keyboard cover to make this a usable device. An iPad Pro M4 is a great tablet with or without a keyboard added, whereas Windows 11 still needs to be controlled with a trackpad or mouse to get the most from it.The design is a little uninspiring with those chunky screen bezels, and many of the AI features remain underbaked. This is a good entry-level Surface Pro that’d make a great student companion – it’s just not a true successor to the Surface Pro 11.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/18/2025
Rating: Total score: 70%

80% The Microsoft Surface Pro 12 Is What a Two-In-One Computer Should Be
Source: Life Hacker
If you're tempted to jump into the world of the Surface Pro, then the 13-inch model launched last year and the 12-inch model for 2025 are undoubtedly the best devices that Microsoft has put out yet. That's true for both design and build quality, and for performance and battery life. The comparison between the 13-inch and 12-inch models is an interesting one, because the bigger model has an OLED screen, better performance, and an actual charging adapter (this 12-inch model only has a USB-C cable), while not costing a whole lot more: $200 at the time of writing. Of course, you may value portability above everything else, in which case get the smaller one. If you've got an older Surface Pro and are thinking about upgrading, your choice isn't an easy one. It really depends how old your existing model is and how happy you are with its current levels of performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/09/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%

70% Microsoft Surface Pro 12 (2025) review: has Microsoft finally made a competitor to the iPad?
Source: Techradar
Microsoft’s new Surface Pro 12 (2025) is a decent Windows 11 tablet which offers good value for money. It looks good and is easy to carry around, and the ability to run full desktop Windows 11 apps means it is more flexible compared to iPads and Android tablets. However, to get the most out of it, you need to invest in the Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard, which lowers the value proposition somewhat. The much-trumpeted AI features still feel either underbaked or inessential, but it’s early days for those.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/04/2025
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80% performance: 60% mobility: 100% workmanship: 70%

80% Surface Pro 12-inch review: heart warmer
Source: The Verge
That pushes the pricing up to $950, which is more than you’d pay for a 13-inch Surface Laptop, and close to the $999 launch price of the Surface Laptop 7. While the Surface pricing situation seems more complicated than ever, I love small computers, and the 12-inch Surface Pro has this allure to it that makes me want to keep picking it up for the day. I’d still like to see Microsoft improve the tablet experience in Windows 11 with a mode that’s more like what existed in Windows 8. But even without those improvements, the 12-inch Surface Pro is as close as Microsoft has ever gotten to fulfilling my dream of a lightweight PC you can throw under your arm and carry around all day without worrying about battery life. It’s still not perfect, but it’s not the heartbreaker the Surface Pro X once was.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/04/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Microsoft Surface Pro (2025) review: Big upgrade in a small package
Source: PC World
The new little Surface Pro straddles the line between a portable tablet and a compact Windows laptop (with an optional keyboard). Like the old, underpowered Surface Go—but actually good! I wish it had an OLED screen with HDR, but otherwise it exceeds expectations.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/29/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%

70% Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch review: basic, reliable, and slightly confusing
Source: The Shortcut
Microsoft’s newest Surface Pro is admittedly a little boring, but that makes it easy to recommend. The company’s latest 2-in-1 is a revamp of the entry-level Surface Pro, complete with a worse 12-inch screen and a slightly slower Snapdragon X Plus processor. Priced at $799, the device costs hundreds of dollars less than most 2-in-1 devices and flagship laptops, but it manages to keep up quite well. It’s a device that capitalizes on two things: the speed and efficiency of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors and Microsoft’s Copilot+ AI. The result is an affordable and portable Surface device that is perfect for those who need something for light work, creators who need to edit photos, and those who want their Windows device to last all day. It’s also ideal if you’re just hopping on the AI bandwagon, because all of Microsoft’s goodness is packed inside.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/24/2025
Rating: Total score: 70%

Microsoft Surface Pro 12 Review: Compact Copilot+ Windows device built for silence, stamina, and adaptability
Source: Yanko Design
The Surface Pro 12 redefines how compact Windows hardware can serve practical, real-world needs. Its value isn’t rooted in technical dominance or low pricing. It comes from how effectively the device supports a mobile, focused workflow. This model favors portability and responsiveness over excess. It’s built for those who move constantly between meetings, transit, and flexible workspaces, without wanting to sacrifice the continuity of a full Windows environment. The smaller form factor isn’t a downgrade. It’s deliberate, eliminating clutter and favoring daily-use speed, comfort, and silence.Microsoft’s design choices reflect this purpose. From the near-instant wake time to the magnetic keyboard closure, the experience is tuned to reduce friction. That fluidity helps the device become second nature.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/19/2025
Rating: price: 80% performance: 80% ergonomy: 90%

Foreign Reviews

Microsoft's 12-inch Surface Pro improves on its best traits - and it's already on sale
Source: ZDNet DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/09/2025

90% Microsoft-Convertible im Test: Was das Surface Pro 12 2025 wirklich kann
Source: Computerbild DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/07/2025
Rating: Total score: 90%

80% Microsoft Surface Pro 12 Ein echter iPad Killer?
Source: Tablet Blog DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/23/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Microsoft verbessert seinen 2-in-1-Laptop an den richtigen Stellen
Source: PC Welt DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/05/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%

86% Microsoft Surface Pro 12, análisis: no me importaría que el futuro de los portátiles fuera así
Source: Xataka ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/05/2025
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 85% display: 85% mobility: 80% workmanship: 93% ergonomy: 90%

Surface Pro 12 recensione: un nuovo corso per i Pc «Windows on Arm»
Source: Corriere IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/09/2025

Microsoft Surface Pro 12 è il 2 in 1 più compatto e silenzioso
Source: Quotidiano Hardware Upgrade IT→EN
Positive: Slim size; light weight; high mobility; great cooling and silent system; very long battery life; premium design; solid workmanship; metal case. Negative: Average gaming performance; mediocre display; poor set of ports; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/14/2025

Recensione Surface Pro 12, è il 'notebook' ARM che mi ha convinto di più!
Source: HDblog.it IT→EN
Positive: Light weight; high mobility; comfortable keyboard; smart stylus pen; decent performance. Negative: Incompatible softwares; relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/22/2025

40% Microsoft Surface Pro 12
Source: Les Numeriques FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/11/2025
Rating: Total score: 40% performance: 20% display: 60% mobility: 60% workmanship: 80%

On a vu la Surface Pro 12, la tablette PC la plus abordable de Microsoft
Source: Frandroid FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/11/2025

75% Microsoft Surface Pro
Source: Komputerswiat PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/21/2025
Rating: Total score: 75%

78% Recenze Surface Pro 12″: oblíbený univerzál v menším a lehčím provedení
Source: Smartmania.cz CZ→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/09/2025
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 80% features: 85% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 90%

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Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS: An integrated graphics adapter that the Snapdragon X Plus 8-core X1P-42-100 SoC features. Compared to the faster 3.8 TFLOPS and 4.6 TFLOPS X1-85 iGPUs, this one does not just run at lower clock speeds but also has fewer unified shaders at its disposal, with 768 being the most likely number. The underlying architecture is reportedly not much different from what was used in the Adreno 730. As for its gaming performance, it's only just sufficient for pre-2020 games at resolutions such as HD 720p on low graphics settings.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

SD X Plus X1P-42-100: A relatively affordable ARM architecture processor (SoC) for use in Windows laptops. The X Plus 8-core chip features 8 Oryon CPU cores running at up to 3.4 GHz, along with the 1.7 TFLOPS X1-45 Adreno iGPU and the 45 TOPS Hexagon NPU. The super-fast LPDDR5x-8448 memory controller known to us from other Snapdragon X chips, USB 4.0 support, TB 4 support and PCIe 4 support are all onboard as well.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

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