Microsoft's New Surface Pro 2024 Costs $450 More With Required Keyboard Purchase

Microsoft's latest Surface Pro (11th Edition) comes with a new Snapdragon X processor (a chip designed for efficiency and battery life), but doesn't include a keyboard in the box. You'll need to buy the Surface Pro Flex Keyboard with Slim Pen separately for about $450, which significantly increases the total cost compared to competitors like the iPad Pro. This is a longstanding issue with Surface devices—Microsoft has always sold keyboards separately—but it's worth noting when calculating your actual spending versus other tablet alternatives.