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Surface RT - Detailed Specs Comparison

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BY Evan Forrest February 21, 2026

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Key Features
What's new	Windows RT Microsoft's touch-centric OS is explicitly made for ARM-powered tablet devices. Free Microsoft Office 2013 RT It was shipped with the RT version of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook 2013. Kickstand It comes with an integrated kickstand easy to switch between tablet and laptop mode. Detachable Touch & Type Cover Be more productive with a full-size keyboard doubling as a protective screen cover. More Magnet charging connector, Full-size USB 2.0 port, Bluetooth 4.0, HD front and rear camera.
What's missing	Can't run desktop apps You can't run desktop apps (x86 or x64) on this device. The only way to get apps is through the Windows Store. No Windows 10 The latest OS you can get is Windows RT 8.1 Update 3 Less multitouch support It supports only 5-points multitouch. More Only HD display and no USB 3.0 port.

Availability	Surface RT
Released	2012
Release Info	Introduced: June 18, 2012 Not available for pre-ordered Released: October 26, 2012
Pricing	Surface RT $499 - 2 GB \| 32 GB $599 - 2 GB \| 64 GB Surface RT with Black Touch Cover $599 - 2 GB \| 32 GB $699 - 2 GB \| 64 GB
Amazon Deals	$199.00 Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) $99.99 Microsoft Surface 2 (64 GB) $149.99 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

Microsoft Surface RT 10.6-inch Price
	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) By Microsoft $199.00	See at Amazon
	Microsoft Surface 2 (64 GB) By Microsoft $99.99	See at Amazon
	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 $149.99	See at Amazon
Microsoft Surface RT 10.6-inch Price
	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) By Microsoft $199.00	See at Amazon
	Microsoft Surface 2 (64 GB) By Microsoft $99.99	See at Amazon
	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 $149.99	See at Amazon

Display	Surface RT
Size	10.6 Inches
Info	Resolution: 1366 x 768 (1M Pixels) Density: 148 PPI Aspect ratio: 16:9 ClearType HD Display Touch: 5 points multi-touch

Exterior	Surface RT
Size Comparison
Dimensions	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)
Weight	1.5 lbs (680 g)
Colors	Dark Titanium
Keyboard and Trackpad	Surface Type Cover Not included Keyboard: Activation: Moving (mechanical) keys. Layout: QWERTY, full row of function keys (F1-F12). 4 directional keys; Windows and Media Controls Keys. Trackpad: Two-finger multitouch gesture trackpad.
Ports	1 x Full-size USB 2.0 1 x microSD™ card reader 1 x Surface Charging Port 1 x Headset jack 1 x Micro HDMI video out port 1 x Cover port

Internal Specs	Surface RT
Processor	NVIDIA Tegra 3 4 cores, 1.30 → 1.40 GHz, 1MB Cache,
Integrated Graphics	NVIDIA Tegra 3 NVIDIA GeForce ULP graphics 12 Graphics Cores,
Memory	2GB of RAM
Storage	32GB 64GB Storage

Connectivity	Surface RT
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 4: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n compatible.
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.0 low energy technology

Battery	Surface RT
Size	31.5 Wh
Battery Life	Up to 8 hours of video playback
Power Supply	24W proprietary power supply

Software	Surface RT
OS	Windows RT Upgradeable to Windows RT 8.1 Update
Built-in Apps	Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 RT

Camera & Audio	Surface RT
Camera	720p HD LifeCam front-facing camera with TrueColor Technology 720p HD LifeCam rear-facing camera with TrueColor Technology
Audio	Dual microphones Stereo speakers

Misc	Surface RT
Sensors	Ambient light sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass
In the box	Surface RT Power supply Quick Start Guide Safety and warranty documents
Warranty	One-year limited hardware warranty
More	Casing: VaporMg Kickstand: 1 position at 22° Physical buttons: volumes, power

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