New Microsoft Surface PCs launching with Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 in 2026
Microsoft has just updated its Surface Laptop and Surface Pro series with Intel Panther Lake processors. Available as the Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12, both have been consigned to Microsoft's 'for Business' category. Consumers can still purchase 'for Business' devices freely, though.
Microsoft is not finished with new Surface Laptop or Surface Pro announcements this year, either. Instead, it has quietly confirmed that new Snapdragon-based models are on the horizon. Buried at the end of its press release, the company confirms that these models will rely upon Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 silicon to distinguish them from the existing Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11 (curr. $1,099 on Amazon).
Unfortunately, the company has not confirmed when these Snapdragon X2-based laptops and 2-in-1s will be available. For the time being, it has only committed to delivering them 'later this year'. Reportedly, this staggered release is due in part to limited Snapdragon X2 supplies, with Windows Central adding that 'Microsoft isn't ready to ship the consumer models yet'.
Previously, these consumer models were rumoured to be launching between July and September 2026. Moreover, Microsoft is expected to distinguish business and consumer verisons of Surface Laptop 8 with an optional OLED display in the latter's favour. The consumer-grade Surface Laptop 8 may only be available as a 13.8-inch laptop, though.
Source(s)
Add as a preferred source on Google
No comments for this article
