A Comprehensive Price History
With prices for the Microsoft Surface Pro varying so much, it can be hard to find the best deal. In this article, we’ll take a look at the price history of the Surface Pro charger from various retailers and compare prices to see if you’re getting a good deal.
The History of Microsoft Surface Pro Charger Prices
Microsoft Surface Pro chargers have undergone some hefty price changes over the years. In this article, we’ll take a look at the history of Surface Pro charger prices and explain how they’ve changed over time.
Microsoft Surface Pro 1 Charger
The Microsoft Surface Pro 1 charger was released in 2013 with a price tag of $60. This is around the same price as most other tablet chargers of the time. The charger could power up an entire tablet, and it had two USB ports for charging other devices.
Microsoft Surface Pro 2 Charger
Following on from the success of the first Microsoft Surface Pro, the company released the Microsoft Surface Pro 2 in 2015. The new model featured a improved design with a larger screen and came with its own charger. The original charger was discontinued and replaced by a new version that featured faster charging speeds and dual ports. Prices for the Microsoft Surface Pro 2 charger started at $120.
One significant change to note with this particular Charger is that it now comes with an AC adapter which gives users more power when traveling or needing to use more than one device at once.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Charger
Released in 2016, the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 featured many improvements over previous models such as longer battery life and a thinner design. One main addition to the series was the release of a new type of charging dock – flipable – which allowed users to charge their devices while they used them. Prices for the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Charg
Pre-lauch
The Surface Pro charger has been an elusive product for Microsoft. Many Surface buyers have questions on where to buy the charger, whether it is available online or in stores, and what the price tag may be. In this article, we’ll take a look at the history of the Surface Pro charger and find out what its current price is.
Surface Pro chargers were first made available in October of 2016. At that time, they were priced at $69.99 USD on Microsoft’s website. The price was not lower in stores nor on other third-party sites like Amazon. However, Microsoft did offer free shipping on orders over $49 USD. As of July 2017, the price for a new Surface Pro charger had increased to $129.99 USD as noted by Microsoft Store’s product page for the device.[1]
From a purely economic standpoint, one could argue that the increase in price from $69.99 to $129.99 is justified because of inflation and such factors as rising materials costs (the USB-C connector likely costs more). However, many consumers would argue that this added expense does not justify the inferior build quality and battery life issues prevalent with some earlier versions of the Surface Pro line-up (particularly those manufactured before May 2016). Unless you absolutely require a top-of-the-line tablet/laptop with wireless charging capabilities and are willing to pay extra for it, it might be wiser to consider alternatives such as Apple’s MacBook Air or
Early May
Surface Pro battery life is good, but not as good as an iPad Mini. Surface RT also has a poor battery life, partly because the ARM processor is less power-efficient than Intel alternatives found in Android and iOS devices. To extend the battery life of an older Surface device, you can purchase a charger. Microsoft offers a $25 official charger and various third-party options for $40 to $60.
The cheapest option is the $40 Microsoft Official Charger. It has a 6,000mAh capacity, which should provide enough power for most users. However, many people claim that the Official Charger does not work well with their Verge over-the-ear headphones (it charges them slowly). The next cheapest option is the Belkin Universal travel charger for $39. The Belkin charger is smaller and lighter than the Official Charger and has a 4,000mAh capacity. It charges faster than the Official Charger but does not have an audio port, so you cannot use your Verge headphones while it’s charging. The third cheapest option is the Anker PowerCore 10000 Portable Battery Pack for $44. It has a 10,000mAh capacity and charges faster than either of the other two chargers but doesn’t have an audio port. If you want to use your Verge headphones while it’s charging, you will need to buy another pair of headphones or use an external speaker/headphone jack converter.
The fourth cheapest option is the RavPower 24w
Mid October
Microsoft Surface Pro Charger Price History
The Microsoft Surface Pro charger is one of the more popular accessories for the tablet. There are a variety of prices ands terms for the charger, but we’ve compiled them all into one place below.
The original price for the Surface Pro charger was $69.99 back in October of 2015. The price has fluctuated a bit over time, but generally stayed between $60-$70 since its release. However, on Black Friday 2017 the price jumped to $79.99 and it’s been at that value ever since.
Current Pricing
The Microsoft Surface Pro is a popular device, and with good reason. It offers a lot of features for its price, and the Surface Pro charger is no exception. Here we’ll take a look at the current pricing for the Surface Pro charger, as well as a history of its price.
At the time of this writing, the Microsoft Surface Pro charger retails for $25 on Amazon. This price has remained relatively stable over the past few months, and it’s likely to continue at this rate for the foreseeable future. In fact, it seems like prices for chargers in general are going down rather than up these days (although there are still some expensive options out there).
On average, chargers for electronic devices tend to sell for around $20-$30. So while the Microsoft Surface Pro charger may not be cheap by today’s standards, it’s definitely affordable compared to some of the more expensive options out there. Plus, if you’re ever in need of another one you can always just buy another one and not have to worry about warranty or replacement fees.
