Microsoft Launches Budget Surface Models with Half the RAM
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Quick answer
Microsoft released budget Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models with 8GB RAM instead of 16GB, excluding Copilot Plus support.
Microsoft has announced updated versions of its flagship devices—Surface Pro and Surface Laptop—that have become more affordable due to reduced RAM capacity. The base models now feature just 8GB of RAM instead of the previous 16GB, lowering costs but removing support for the built-in Copilot Plus AI technology.
Other components remain unchanged: the devices still run on an 8-core Snapdragon X Plus processor and include 256GB of built-in storage. However, the lack of sufficient RAM prevents the use of Copilot Plus, which requires at least 16GB for stable operation.
Despite the price reduction, the new Surface models still lag behind the MacBook Neo in competitiveness, which has gained popularity for its high performance and attractive pricing. The MacBook Neo starts at $599, making it a more appealing option in the budget laptop market.
Common questions
- Why don’t the new Surface models support Copilot Plus?
- Copilot Plus requires a minimum of 16GB RAM, but the new budget models only include 8GB.
- What are the specifications of the new budget Surface models?
- The devices retain the 8-core Snapdragon X Plus processor and 256GB storage but now feature just 8GB RAM.
- How do the new Surface models compare to MacBook Neo?
- Despite the price cut, Surface devices are still more expensive than MacBook Neo, which offers high performance at a lower cost.
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