2026 is finally here, and with it comes new challenges, mountains of paperwork to clear, and tough college assignments to complete.
Fortunately, you won’t have to tackle them alone, as Amazon is hosting a special New Year’s 16% discount for the critically acclaimed Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch laptop to help you conquer these tasks for the discounted price tag of $755.99.
Why buy this 2-in-1 laptop?
There is a lot to love about the Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch. It’s equipped with a Snapdragon X Plus (8 Core) processor and 16GB of RAM, so it can launch programs and browse the internet with impeccable performance efficiency without causing too much heat build-up or energy drain.
It also has a 12-inch touchscreen display capable of producing crisp visuals at 2196×1464 resolutions, 90Hz refresh rates, and 400 brightness nits.
Other noteworthy features include a lightweight yet sturdy design to make it fit for long-distance travel, high-quality audio speakers and camera, 512GB of storage, and a Qualcomm Hexagon NPU with 45 TOPS, so it can run AI-powered tasks with Copilot+ with ease and fast speeds.
The only major drawbacks of the Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch are that it has an average battery life of 16 hours, muted color gamuts, and a steep asking price of $899.99 at retail.
Fortunately, that MSRP has been reduced for a limited time at Amazon for $755.99, so you can get your hands on the Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch for a lower price and see why we consider it one of the best Windows on ARM Laptops in the business.
Alternative configurations and colors
Amazon is also selling the 256GB version of the Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch for the discounted price of $717.99 (was $799.99) and is selling alternate color schemes of the 512GB version for:
FAQs
What is a 2-in-1 laptop?
It’s a hybrid computer that combines the hardware power of a laptop with the portability and convenience of a touchscreen tablet.
Is it compatible with keyboards and touchscreen pens?
Yes it is, but you will have to buy dedicated Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch keyboards and Surface Slim Pens separately, as they’re not included with this laptop.
Is this laptop good for gaming?
The Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch can stream games via Xbox Cloud Gaming well and run lower-end games at low graphical settings decently.
However, it is not fit to handle graphically demanding AAA PC titles as this laptop is primarily designed for workplace and studying productivity, not gaming.
What OS does it use?
The Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch uses a Windows on ARM. This is an OS that Microsoft made for computers built with with ARM-based processors to help improve their energy efficiency, performance, and battery life.
Windows on Arm also helps them run native apps like Microsoft Office, Chrome, and Adobe, alongside older x86 or x64 apps via Prism emulation.
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