Surface Pro 1 vs. Surface RT - Detailed Specs Comparison
Here's what you need to know what's different between Surface Pro 1 and Surface RT specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.

The 2012 Surface Pro 1 features the 17W 3rd Generation Intel Ivy Bridge dual-core Intel Core i5-3317U with the boost speed up to 2.60 GHz. While the 2012 Surface RT features the quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 with the boost speed up to 1.40 GHz.
If you want to know more what's the difference between the 10.6″ Surface Pro 1 (2012) and the 10.6″ Surface RT (2012), we have a detailed tech specs comparison between both devices for you to check out here.
Surface Pro 1 vs. Surface RT: Specs Comparison
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Released | 2012 | |
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Microsoft Surface Pro 9 (2022), 13" 2-in-1 Tablet & Laptop, 5G Connectivity, Thin & Lightweight, Faster SQ3 Processor for Multi-Tasking, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage with Windows 11, Platinum By Microsoft
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Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ 2-in-1, 12.3" Touch Screen Tablet PC, 11th Gen Intel, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, Windows 11 Home, with Type Cover, Surface Pen & Woov Sleeve (Intel core i5 | 8GB 128GB) By Microsoft
$878.99 |
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Microsoft Surface Book 3 (SMW-00001) | 15in (3240 x 2160) Touch-Screen | Intel Core i7 Processor | 32GB RAM | 1TB SSD Storage | Windows 10 Pro | GeForce GTX 1660 GPU By Microsoft
$2,279.00 $2,789.99 18% OFF |
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Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) By Microsoft
$88.99 |
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Microsoft Magenta Touch Cover for 10.6 inch Microsoft Surface RT - with Windows RT and for Surface Pro - with Windows 8 Pro 10.6 inch only By Microsoft
$99.99 $119.99 17% OFF |
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Microsoft Surface RT 64GB By Microsoft
$129.00 $379.00 66% OFF |
Display | Surface Pro 1 | Surface RT |
Size | 10.6 Inches | |
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Exterior | Surface Pro 1 | Surface RT |
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Dimensions | 10.81” x 6.81” x 0.53” (275 mm x 173 mm x 13.46 mm)
Width: 10.81” (275 mm)
Height: 6.81” (173 mm)
Thickness: 0.53” (13.46 mm)
| 10.81” x 6.77” x 0.37” (275 mm x 172 mm x 9.4 mm)
Width: 10.81” (275 mm)
Height: 6.77” (172 mm)
Thickness: 0.37” (9.4 mm)
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Colors | Dark Titanium | |
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Internal Specs | Surface Pro 1 | Surface RT |
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Memory | 4GB
Dual Channel Memory | 2GB of RAM |
Storage | 64 GB 128 GB
SSD | 32GB 64GB Storage |
Connectivity | Surface Pro 1 | Surface RT |
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Battery | Surface Pro 1 | Surface RT |
Size | 42 Wh | 31.5 Wh |
Battery Life | 7-15 days of idle life | Up to 8 hours of video playback |
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Built-in Apps | Microsoft Office 30-days trial | Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 RT |
Camera & Audio | Surface Pro 1 | Surface RT |
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Misc | Surface Pro 1 | Surface RT |
Inking | Supports Surface Pen
1,024 levels of pressure
Wacom Active Pen technology
Can be attached to charging port
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Microsoft Surface Pro 9 (2022), 13" 2-in-1 Tablet & Laptop, 5G Connectivity, Thin & Lightweight, Faster SQ3 Processor for Multi-Tasking, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage with Windows 11, Platinum By Microsoft
$1,299.99 $1,399.99 7% OFF |
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Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ 2-in-1, 12.3" Touch Screen Tablet PC, 11th Gen Intel, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, Windows 11 Home, with Type Cover, Surface Pen & Woov Sleeve (Intel core i5 | 8GB 128GB) By Microsoft
$878.99 |
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Microsoft Surface Book 3 (SMW-00001) | 15in (3240 x 2160) Touch-Screen | Intel Core i7 Processor | 32GB RAM | 1TB SSD Storage | Windows 10 Pro | GeForce GTX 1660 GPU By Microsoft
$2,279.00 $2,789.99 18% OFF |
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Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) By Microsoft
$88.99 |
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Microsoft Magenta Touch Cover for 10.6 inch Microsoft Surface RT - with Windows RT and for Surface Pro - with Windows 8 Pro 10.6 inch only By Microsoft
$99.99 $119.99 17% OFF |
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Microsoft Surface RT 64GB By Microsoft
$129.00 $379.00 66% OFF |
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