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Is the Surface Pro 13 a full size PC in tablet form factor just like that SP7 was?

Barry Piper 0 Reputation points
2025-11-29T04:30:18.13+00:00

I see most questions here are related to problems with their hardware but my question is related to sales.

I am confused about all the different SP offerings and really wish they would just follow a consistent naming convention. I have a SP6 at home and SP7 at work. The SP6 is getting old and slowing way down. I can't even open a PDF and share it in Google Meeting without the SP6 coming to a crawl.

I brought my SP7 home from the office and attached the surface type connector and it performed nicely. No sluggishness during online meetings. I guess that means it's time for me to upgrade from my SP6 to... what exactly?

I saw some unboxing videos of the SP 12 where it looks small like a toy, and the reviewer uses it only as a drawing tablet not a full PC. This is, apparently, a 12-inch version, is that why it's called SP12? Then there is also a 13 inch version of the SP12 (is this a SP13?) The 13 inch version looks closer to what I have in the SP7, including having a surface type connector port so I can just drop it into my current setup.

If the SP12 (the 13-inch version) is the latest in the SP line, why is it so cheap? I see it for sale for around $700 USD. My SP7 (bought 5 years ago) was around $1,500! The low price makes me think it's just an underpowered version, and maybe I should go for a SP9 or SP10 instead.

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  1. Q&A Assist
    2025-11-29T04:30:30.27+00:00
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    The Surface Pro 13 is indeed designed to function as a full-sized PC in a tablet form factor, similar to the Surface Pro 7. It offers the versatility of a tablet while maintaining the performance characteristics expected from a full PC. The naming convention can be confusing, but the Surface Pro line includes various models with different specifications and sizes.

    Regarding your comparison with the Surface Pro 12, it appears that you are referring to a 12-inch model, which is smaller than the Surface Pro 13. The Surface Pro 12 may be perceived as less powerful or more suited for specific tasks like drawing, which could explain its lower price point. The pricing difference you noted could be due to variations in hardware specifications, features, or the intended use cases of the devices.

    If you are looking for a device that closely matches the performance and capabilities of your Surface Pro 7, the Surface Pro 9 or Surface Pro 10 would likely be better options than the Surface Pro 12, especially if you require more power for tasks like online meetings and multitasking.

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  2. Barb Bowman 80,195 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2025-11-29T10:41:45.87+00:00

    yes, it's confusing. If you want an Intel processor, you should get a Surface for Business https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/b/surfaceforbusiness#tab-2-in-1-tablet-pcs The snapdragon 13 inch for consumers https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-13-inch/8n9t09p96cmj These are the same size as 6/7. You will need to buy a new typecover keyboard for these

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