(Updated on 11/01/2024)
Do you still have these questions and can't find the answers?
You’re in the right place! With the rapid pace of tablet releases, keeping track of all the new models—and their names—can be tricky. Microsoft recently introduced its latest Surface Pro tablet. But with previous models like the "Surface Pro X" (released in October 2019) and "Surface Go 3" (released in September 2021), not to mention an original "Surface" from 2012, it’s no wonder things can get confusing.
Here’s how to quickly identify which Surface model you have!
While it's not difficult to find out what model Surface you have, the process involves a few steps. Some models have a 4-digit number on the back next to the serial number which can be inputted into Google for an instant result. However, some models do not have this 4-digit number so we'll need to take an alternative approach:
1) First, you must locate the serial number located underneath the stand on the backside
2) Secondly you'll need to decode your serial number to see exactly which model you have, head over to the Microsoft support page linked below where you'll be able to add in your serial number and it will provide you with the Surface model.
Enter your serial number here to find your model 🔗 Microsoft Serial Number Checker
Model | Date Released |
Surface | October 2012 |
Surface 2 | October 2013 |
Surface 3 | May 2015 |
Surface Go | August 2018 |
Surface Go 2 | May 2020 |
Surface Go 3 | September 2021 |
Surface Go 4 | October 2023 |
Surface Pro | February 2013 |
Surface Pro 2 | October 2013 |
Surface Pro 3 | June 2014 |
Surface Pro 4 | October 2015 |
Surface Pro 5 | June 2017 |
Surface Pro 6 | October 2018 |
Surface Pro 7 | October 2019 |
Surface Pro 8 | October 2021 |
Surface Pro X | October 2019 |
Surface Pro (11th Edition) | June 2024 |
Surface Book | October 2015 |
Surface Book 2 | November 2017 |
Surface Book 3 | May 2020 |
Surface Laptop | June 2017 |
Surface Laptop 2 | October 2018 |
Surface Laptop 3 | October 2019 |
Surface Laptop 4 | April 2021 |
Surface Laptop 5 | October 2022 |
Surface Laptop 6 | April 2024 |
Surface Laptop (7th Edition) | June 2024 |
Surface Studio | December 2016 |
Surface Studio 2 | October 2018 |
Surface Studio 2+ | October 2022 |
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Support Links:
Microsoft Support - How to find your serial number