Microsoft earned its bones in the software game before trying its hand at hardware development (an experiment which became a great success with the Xbox console), but it wasn’t until the 2010s that that this industry giant started making real computers under its own name. This was the Surface line of Windows-powered tablets which was unveiled a decade ago and has since grown into an impressive family of laptops, 2-in-1s, an all-in-one PC, and even a dual-screen smartphone/tablet hybrid. The Surface Pro tablet series is still the best, though, which is great news for Windows users who have been waiting for a worthy iPad alternative. If that’s what you’re after, read on to see the best cheap Microsoft Surface Pro deals of the week, with some other related Surface bargains thrown in as well.
If you just want a good tablet but you’re keeping your options open, then check out these iPad deals once you’re finished here.
Today’s Best Microsoft Surface Deals
- Microsoft Surface Pro 7 with Type Cover (Core i3, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD) — $599, was $959
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" (Core i5 - 8GB RAM - 128GB SSD) — $600, was $700
- Microsoft Surface Go 2 Essentials Bundle — $619, was $669
- Microsoft Surface Duo 128GB (GSM Unlocked) — $690, was $1,400
- Microsoft Surface Pro X (SQ1 CPU, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) Wi-Fi + 4G LTE — $800, was $1,000
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (AMD Ryzen 5 CPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,400, was $1,699
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 Touchscreen (Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,649, was $2,199
Microsoft Surface Duo 128GB (GSM Unlocked)
$690 $1,400
Microsoft Surface Go 2 Essentials Bundle
$619 $669
Microsoft Surface Pro X Keyboard
$90 $140
Microsoft Surface Slim Pen
$100 $145
Microsoft Surface Pen
$48 $100
Microsoft Surface Duo 256GB (AT&T)
$469 $529
Microsoft Surface Arc Mouse
$48 $70
Microsoft Surface Go Type Cover
$62 $100
Microsoft Surface Dial
$75 $100
Microsoft Surface Earbuds
$182 $200
Microsoft Surface Pro 7
This fall we saw the release of the updated seventh iteration of the Microsoft Surface Pro along with the innovative Surface Pro X. For this refresh, Microsoft continued its conservative approach and decided not to tinker too much with a winning formula. It was a good strategy: The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 has everything we love about the Pro 6 with some subtle improvements like a ninth-gen Ice Lake Intel Core CPU and the welcome addition of a high-speed USB-C port.
Along with those relatively minor (but very nice) upgrades, the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 still boasts that beautiful 3:2 PixelSense touchscreen and great build quality, and it also works beautifully with a Type Cover keyboard for pulling double duty as a 2-in-1 ultrabook laptop. One of our few gripes is that it still doesn’t come bundled with that keyboard cover, but Surface Pro deals and ongoing sales should help to alleviate that.
Microsoft Surface Pro X
Microsoft revealed two new Surface devices last year, launching the all-new Surface Pro X alongside the Surface Pro 7 refresh in late October and early November. The Pro 7 was just a small update of the mainline Surface Pro series, but the Microsoft Surface Pro X delivered the long-needed facelift that we’ve been waiting for: Most notably, Microsoft finally cut down those chunky bezels surrounding the display, which was one of our few persistent complaints with the regular Surface Pro models (including the newest Pro 7).
It’s not quite as fast as the Surface Pro 7 in terms of specs, but the main trade-off here is that the Microsoft Surface Pro X is thinner and lighter. In fact, it’s the slimmest Surface yet at just 0.2 inches, and those leaner bezels allow for more screen real estate with a larger 13-inch 1920p PixelSense touchscreen (for an extra 0.7 inches). The Surface Pro X is the complete package, but it’s also the most expensive new member of the Surface family, so savvy shoppers would be wise to hunt around for the numerous deals during seasonal sale events.
Microsoft Surface Go
If we’ve whetted your appetite for these 2-in-1s but, for various reasons, you don’t want to dump a huge wad of cash for one of the Surface Pro models, then the Microsoft Surface Go is definitely worth a look. The 10-inch Surface Go is a more budget-minded alternative to the high-end Surface Pro lineup, packing a smaller display, simpler hardware, and Windows 10S (a pared-down version of the Windows 10 OS). We’re not going to claim it’s the best Surface that money can buy — it’s not — but for around 400 bucks, it’s very, very hard to look this cheap gift horse in the mouth.
The Surface Go is a great option for anyone looking for something a bit smaller than a Surface Pro or for shoppers who want something affordable (be it as a secondary 2-in-1 for travel or a device for basic web browsing and streaming), and the above Microsoft Surface deals make it even sweeter. Microsoft recently released the second-gen Surface Go, and while our review team felt that it was a bit too pricey at launch, it’s another option to consider if you want some hardware upgrades and can find a good deal.
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