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Microsoft has increased prices of its Surface PCs in the US. After the hike, prices of Microsoft Surface PCs at the Microsoft Store have gone up by up to 50%. Additionally, the price rise is live across both its midrange and flagship Surface lines.
For example, the price of flagship Surface Pro 13-inch, which originally launched for $999, now starts at $1,499. Similarly, the Surface Pro 12-inch, which previously cost $799, is now priced at $1,049. The price increase comes amid the rising cost of memory and PC components. In a statement to Windows Central, a Microsoft spokesperson said “Due to recent increases in memory and component costs, Surface is updating pricing on Microsoft.com for its current‑generation hardware portfolio”.
“We remain committed to delivering value to customers and partners while upholding our standards for quality and innovation,” the spokesperson added.
Microsoft Surface PCs gets price hike: Check new prices
As stated above, the price of the Surface Pro 13-inch has increased by $500 to $1,499 in 2026. Similarly, the Surface Laptop 13-inch was introduced at $899 in 2025 and has increased to $1,199 in 2026.The Surface Laptop 13.8-inch followed a similar trend, rising from $999 in 2024 to $1,199 in 2025, and then to $1,499 in 2026. The 15-inch model has also seen price hikes, going from $1,299 in 2024 to $1,499 in 2025, and reaching $1,599 in 2026. Take a look at the new prices
| Surface Pro 13-inch | $999 (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) | $1,199 (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) | $1,499 (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) |
| Surface Pro 12-inch | Not available | $799 (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB UFS) | $1,049 (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB UFS) |
| Surface Laptop 13-inch | Not available | $899 (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) | $1,199 (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) |
| Surface Laptop 13.8-inch | $999 (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) | $1,199 (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) | $1,499 (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) |
| Surface Laptop 15-inch | $1,299 (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) | $1,499 (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) | $1,599 (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) |
Samsung phones and tablets get expensive in US
Recently, Samsung increased the prices of Galaxy Z Flip 7, Galaxy S25 Edge or Galaxy S25 FE, and other devices in US. According to a report by Phone Arena, while some increases are limited to high-storage configurations, the tablet category has seen across-the-board jump in price, impacting even the most affordable entry-level models.Updated Samsung smartphone pricing include:
- Galaxy Z Flip 7 (512GB): Increased from $1,219.99 to $1,299.99
- Galaxy S25 FE (256GB): Increased from $709.99 to $749.99
- Galaxy S25 Edge (512GB): Increased from $1,219.99 to $1,299.99




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