Microsoft is implementing significant price hikes across its Surface PC lineup, effectively removing all new devices priced under $1,000 from its current offerings.
According to arstechnica.com, the tech giant is restructuring its hardware availability, leading to costs jumping by as much as $300 for certain models.
Previously available entry-level versions of the Surface Laptop and the 13-inch Surface Pro, which launched in 2024 at $999, now start at $1,499. This change follows the discontinuation of the 256GB storage configurations for those specific units.
Rising component costs driving hardware inflation
Older hardware is also seeing a sharp increase in cost. The 12-inch Surface Pro tablet, which originally debuted with a $799 price tag, now costs $1,049.
Similarly, the 13-inch Surface Laptop that launched at $899 has seen its price climb to $1,149. This represents a $250 increase for those legacy models.
As originally reported by Windows Central, Microsoft attributes these adjustments to "recent increases in memory and component costs."
Industry-wide shortages for RAM and storage chips have disrupted the consumer electronics market throughout the year. These supply chain pressures have delayed product launches and depleted existing inventories, forcing manufacturers to raise prices across the sector.