Microsoft updates its Surface Pro and Surface Laptop lineup with new models that use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2-class processors and add graphics improvements, according to multiple outlets. The refreshed devices are positioned as faster upgrades but come with notable price increases versus the prior generation. Reports state the new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop start at $1,499, with consumers able to buy the devices immediately, and the overall price gap is described as roughly 50 to 60 percent higher than their predecessors. Another account says the new models cost about $500 and $600 more than previous versions, depending on the configuration. One outlet specifically highlights “big graphics” upgrades associated with the Snapdragon X2 CPU changes. While coverage emphasizes improved performance characteristics from the new chips, all sources focus on the same core point: Microsoft’s latest Surface Pro and Surface Laptop releases arrive at significantly higher prices than the models they replace.