The Microsoft Surface Pro 12 inch for Business is an ultra-flexible 2-in-1 mobile workstation meticulously optimised to handle demanding enterprise workflows and hardware accelerated AI productivity. Powered by the efficient Snapdragon X Plus (8 Core) processor paired with a 45 TOPS Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, this Copilot+ PC delivers smooth next-gen performance for local machine learning models, secure data classification, and real-time collaboration. Outfitted with 16GB of high-speed LPDDR5x RAM and 512GB of Universal Flash Storage (UFS), it ensures critical corporate applications and multitasking workflows remain perfectly stabilised and highly responsive. Engineered with a lightweight anodised aluminium chassis and an iconic 165 degree fluid kickstand, this commercial device features a vibrant 12 inch PixelSense touchscreen display with a crisp 2196 x 1464 resolution and up to a smooth 90Hz refresh rate. Its energy-efficient, fanless design enables whisper-quiet operation and provides an exceptional battery life of up to 16 hours of local video playback, allowing professionals to remain productive on the move. To maintain reliable, high-bandwidth connectivity, it integrates cutting-edge WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, alongside dual versatile USB-C ports that support rapid data transfers and up to two external 4K monitors. Operating on Windows 11 Pro with chip-to-cloud Microsoft Pluton security, this convertible tablet serves as a durable, mobile command centre and a future-proof asset for modern business environments.
Features
Surface Pro for Business, Copilot+ PC, 12-inch | Snapdragon
The Most Portable Pro
The lightest and most flexible Copilot+ PC (Copilot+ PC experiences vary by device and region and may require updates continuing to roll out through 2025; timing varies)empowers you to save time and achieve more. Power your productivity with Snapdragon® X Plus processors and use your device with touch, voice, pen (Sold separately. Software licence required for some features.) and Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard for Business. Industry-leading Microsoft chip-to-cloud security keeps your data safe for peace of mind.
Versatile 2-in-1 Design with Impressive Performance
Power Through Tough Tasks
Snapdragon® X Plus deliver incredible performance to help you tackle whatever the day throws your way.
Enjoy Up to 16 Hours of Battery
Power productivity with all-day battery. (Based on video playback test. Battery life varies significantly based on device configuration, usage, network and feature configuration, signal strength, settings and other factors.) Support for fast charging recharges your battery in a snap with 45W charger via USB-Ce®. (In select markets, only specific configurations come with Surface 45W USB-C Wall Charger. Fast charging is supported with minimum 45 W USB Type-C® PD charger or higher. Testing conducted by Microsoft in March, 2025)
Accelerate AI Experiences
Enable Copilot+ PC AI experiences on your device with the Qualcomm® Hexagon™ NPU with 45 TOPS.
Enjoy Incredible Image Quality
The 12-inch PixelSense™ display (Surface Pro for Business, Copilot+ PC, 12-inch | Snapdragon display has rounded corners within a standard rectangle. When measured as a standard rectangular shape the screen is 12-inch diagonally (actual viewable area is less)) features adaptive colour and contrast for truer, more consistent viewing.
Smoother Scrolling and Inking
A refresh rate of up to 90Hz keeps you in your flow when inking with Slim Pen (Sold separately. Software licence required for some features.) or scrolling websites.
See Better in Any Lighting
Integrated anti-reflective technology reduces screen reflections by up to 50%, for better viewing in any lighting.
More Screen Space
A 3:2 aspect ratio display and the thinnest bezels from their 2-in-1 devices give you more screen real estate.
Improved Eye Comfort
The display has been tested to be flicker-free and reduce blue light exposure, which can help reduce eye strain. (Testing and certification has been performed by TÜV SÜD and only applies to Surface Pro for Business, Copilot+ PC, 12-inch | Snapdragon.)
Interact Your Way
Navigate your device through touch, voice, keyboard and mouse or pen. (Sold separately. Software licence required for some features.) High-quality microphones allow for dictation, and multi-touch screens enhance the accessibility experiences available in Windows 11 Pro.
Flexibility at Any Angle
The built-in 165-degree fluid kickstand allows for easy adjustment of the device’s angle and position, ideal for those who need to fit their device in different workspaces: for example, mounted to a wheelchair. (Device mount required, sold separately.)
Built-In Pen Storage
Sketch, draw, and take notes with Slim Pen (Sold separately. Software licence required for some features.) which attaches securely and charges in the built-in pen storage on the back of 12-inch Surface Pro for Business.
Turn Pro into a Full Laptop
Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard for Business (Sold separately. Software licence required for some features.) features a new smooth-matte palm rest, a full-size backlit keyset and spacious precision touchpad for more comfortable typing and scrolling.
Ultralight and Ultradurable
Take your thin, lightweight device on the go, with a design that’s been tested for durability. (MIL-STD 810H establishes a methodology for testing products against environmental stresses under controlled laboratory conditions.)
Quieter for Better Focusing
A fanless design keeps your device cool while reducing dust accumulation, which can improve performance and longevity over time.
Dock and Connect to Accessories
Elevate your desktop setup by connecting up to two 4K external monitors at 60Hz with compatible docks. Two USB-C® 3.2 ports support accessories and quick data transfers.
Fast, Reliable Wireless Connections
Enhance productivity with lightning-fast speeds, ultra-low latency and stable, secure connections with Wi-Fi 7 (6GHz band not available in all regions) and Bluetooth® Core 5.
Built for Security, Designed for Trust
Out-of-The-Box Security
12-inch Surface Pro for Business is a Secured-core PC, designed to elevate the benefits of Windows 11 Pro security, providing additional hardware and software protection.
Protect Against Evolving Threats
Windows is secure by default, with layers of hardware-backed protection and a reported 62% drop in security incidents. (Windows 11 Survey Report. Techaisle, September 2024. Windows 11 results are in comparison with Windows 10 devices.)
Secure Passwordless Sign-In
Sign in instantly and securely without a password using an integrated NFC reader or Windows Hello with facial recognition, which can help prevent phishing and credential-based attacks.
Built-In Protection Against Attacks
Microsoft Pluton is built-in security that protects your credentials, identities, personal data and encryption keys against attacks.
Safeguard Your Data
BitLocker ensures hardware-level encryption, rendering data on lost or stolen devices inaccessible.
Enhanced Copilot+ PC AI experiences
Better Video Calling - Effects That Enhance Your Calls
Enhance the HD front-facing Surface Studio Camera with AI-powered Windows Studio Effects. Capture photos and 4K videos with the 10MP Ultra HD rear-facing camera, then edit them with AI tools.
- Portrait Light
- Creative Filter - Water Colour
- Creative Filter - Illustrated
- Portrait Blur
- Creative Filter - Animated
- Teleprompter
Always Stay Centred on Video Calls
Automatic Framing keeps you in focus, in the centre of your video call, even as you move around your space.
Communicate Effectively in Meetings
Combat video fatigue by choosing from creative filters that convey your mood and personality, and enhance your video calls.
Be Heard More Clearly
Enhanced voice focus removes background noise for maximum clarity on calls and lets the Studio Mics focus on your voice. (Voice focus requires activation, requires Windows 11 and is available in apps which use integrated device microphones and use certain Windows audio processing modes.)
Reduce Visual Distractions
Background blur activates real-time background blurring to maintain the emphasis on the speaker, minimising visual noise.
Bring Focus to Meetings
Portrait blur tunes the background blur effect to your surroundings and uses depth-based sensing to bring focus to you.
Improve Your Call Quality
Super Resolution in Teams uses local AI processing on the NPU to enhance the quality of video calls even in low-bandwidth scenarios.
Boost Call Engagement
Eye contact technology helps you appear focused and connected with your audience, even while consulting notes.
Enhance Your Lighting
Portrait light adjusts to neutralise unusual colour casts or harsh lighting, ensuring a consistent and natural look in any setting.
Reduce Language Barriers
Enable Live Captions with translation from more than 40 languages into English. Live Captions display when someone is talking in live or recorded audio in any app on Windows. (Translation for video and audio subtitles into English from 40+ languages Translation from 27 languages into Chinese (Simplified) coming later this year.)
Turn Your Ideas into Images
Simply input a description and start sketching with Surface Slim Pen, (Sold separately. Software licence required for some features.) and watch Cocreator generate an interpretation of it. (Optimised for English text prompts. Requires Microsoft account and internet connection to access cloud services that help ensure the responsible use of AI.
Break Through Creative Blocks
In Photos, Restyle Image adapts your art in any style. (Optimised for English text prompts. Requires Microsoft account and internet connection to access cloud services that help ensure the responsible use of AI. Learn more Use Copilot+ PC features in Paint – Microsoft Support.)
Inspire Your Creativity
With Image Creator, simply describe what you want to create and scroll through photos. (Optimised for English text prompts. Requires Microsoft account and internet connection to access cloud services that help ensure the responsible use of AI.)
Uncover solutions quickly with Microsoft Copilot
Achieve More with Less Time and Effort
Copilot can help you find the answers you need, summarise important points, and compare, analyse and visualise your data. Windows 11 Pro business AI and features increase workflow speed by 50% on average. (Compared to Windows 10 devices. Improve your day-to-day experience with Windows 11 Pro laptops. Principled Technologies, February 2023.)
Get More When You Add Microsoft 365 Copilot
Effortless Communication
Microsoft 365 Copilot in Teams helps you track discussions in real time and produce conversation summaries after your calls end.
Jumpstart Your Creative Process
Copilot in Word transforms your writing, helping you create a draft from other docs, rewrite sections and summarise text.
Manage Your Email More Effectively
Copilot in Outlook provides personalised suggestions, summaries and insights to help you stay organised and save time.
Bring Your Ideas to Life
Copilot transforms documents into PowerPoint decks with speaker notes and sources, and creates presentations from prompts.
Explore Data with Ease
Analyse, comprehend, identify trends and visualise data with Copilot in Excel.
Automate Workflows with Ease
With Microsoft Copilot Studio, you can build your own Copilot to automate workflows and serve employees and customers.
Respond Quickly to Threats
Microsoft Security Copilot is a natural language, AI-powered security analysis tool that works with Microsoft security products.
Designed with Sustainability in Mind
Laptops designed by Microsoft with a commitment to responsible innovation. Learn more about sustainability at Surface.
Advancing Sustainability in the Supply Chain
To meet their goal of 100% carbon-free electricity by 2030, 40% of Microsoft key device suppliers have already transitioned to carbon-free electricity in FY24, with more in progress.
More Recycled Materials
12-inch Surface Pro for Business's enclosure is made with a minimum of 82.9% recycled content, including 100% recycled aluminium alloy and 100% recycled rare earth metals.(Enclosure includes bucket, kickstand and pen tray. 100% recycled aluminium alloy in bucket. 100% recycled rare earth metals in magnets.)
More Energy Efficient
Reduce your energy consumption with 12-inch Surface Pro for Business, an ENERGY STAR® certified device, 48.5% better than ENERGY STAR® limit. (Computers that have earned the ENERGY STAR® label are third-party certified to be energy efficient and use 25% to 40% less energy than conventional models by using the most efficient components and managing energy use in a better way when idle.)
Lower Carbon Delivery
A founding principle of Microsoft Devices Operations is network optimisation and efficiency. This allows Microsoft to focus on interventions designed to reduce carbon emissions in their fulfilment and logistics network, such as introducing electric vehicles and use of HVO for shipment legs. (In select markets, only specific configurations come with Surface 45W USB-C Wall Charger. Fast charging is supported with minimum 45 W USB Type-C® PD charger or higher.)
Thoughtful Packaging
75% recycled content in wood-based fibre packaging. (Applies to sales packaging. Based on internal analysis using IEEE Std 1680.1-2018. IEEE Standard for Environmental and Social Responsibility Assessment of Computers and Displays. 4.7.3.1 Required—Recycled content in wood-based fibre packaging.)
Serviceable by Design
Major components in 12-inch Surface Pro for Business, including the motherboard, battery, cameras, and more are replaceable, which can help increase your return on investment. (Replacement components are available through Surface Commercial authorised device resellers.)
Designed with Adaptability and Versatility in Mind
Through inclusive design and innovation, Microsoft strive to raise the bar on accessible technology.
Free Accessibility Support
Disability Answer Desk – Free support for businesses of any size using Microsoft products.
Backed by a 1 year Microsoft warranty.
