Microsoft Surface 48W Charger — Proven 12V Surface Connect

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Microsoft Surface 48W Charger — Proven 12V Surface Connect Power Adapter for UAE I BatterySouq

The Microsoft Surface 48W Charger is in stock now at BatterySouq.ae — a proven 48W Surface Connect power adapter built to Microsoft’s 12V / 3.6A output specification, manufactured with Grade-A verified components, and backed by a full UAE warranty.

The Microsoft Surface 48W Charger is the second 12V tier in BatterySouq.ae’s Surface Connect catalogue and serves a fundamentally different device from the 36W (12V / 2.58A) that preceded it. Where the 36W at 2.58A was the correct adapter for the ARM-based Surface RT’s low-power NVIDIA Tegra platform, the 48W at 12V / 3.6A delivers the higher current demanded by the Surface Pro first generation — Microsoft’s original Intel Core i5-powered Surface Pro released in 2013, the device that transformed the Surface from an ARM experiment into a genuine professional productivity platform.

The Surface Pro first generation was a landmark device — a full Windows 8 Pro x86 tablet with Intel Core i5 Ivy Bridge processing power in a form factor that had never existed before. Its Intel Core processor drew significantly more current than the Surface RT’s ARM chip, necessitating the higher 3.6A current output of the 48W adapter versus the 2.58A of the 36W unit. Both operate at 12V — the original Surface Connect voltage before Microsoft’s transition to 15V — but the current difference makes them non-interchangeable as primary adapters.

For UAE users still running the original Surface Pro — a machine that remains capable for document work, presentations, and light productivity more than a decade after its release — this Microsoft Surface 48W Charger is the correct, generation-specific replacement. The same physical Surface Connect magnetic connector fits all Surface devices, but the 12V / 3.6A specification is what the Surface Pro first generation was engineered to receive at its most efficient charging rate.

Order today from BatterySouq.ae — in stock, same-day dispatch available, and delivered anywhere in the UAE within 1–3 business days.

Key Features

48W Output at Microsoft’s 12V / 3.6A Specification The Microsoft Surface 48W Charger delivers 12V at 3.6A — the higher-current 12V specification for the Surface Pro first generation’s Intel Core i5 platform. Correctly matched to the Surface Pro 1’s processor power draw — distinct from the 36W (2.58A) used for the lower-power Surface RT.

12V Higher-Current Tier — Surface Pro 1 Specific This adapter shares the 12V voltage with the 36W Surface RT adapter but delivers 3.6A versus 2.58A — the additional current the Surface Pro 1’s Intel Core processor demands over the Surface RT’s ARM architecture. Same connector, same voltage family, different current rating for a different device.

Intel Core i5 Platform Compatible Calibrated for the power consumption profile of the Surface Pro first generation’s Intel Core i5 Ivy Bridge ULV processor — delivering stable 12V / 3.6A output matched to the original Intel-powered Surface Pro’s charging architecture and battery management system.

Proprietary Surface Connect Magnetic Connector Uses Microsoft’s oval-shaped Surface Connect magnetic connector — attaching magnetically for secure engagement and releasing safely under cable tension. Protects the original Surface Pro’s charging port from cable-snag damage in the daily professional desk and travel environments this device was built for.

Original Surface Pro Platform — Correctly Rated Verified as the correct primary charging adapter for the Surface Pro first generation — not a higher-wattage substitute from a later generation, and not the lower-current 36W unit designed for the Surface RT. The Microsoft Surface 48W Charger delivers exactly what the Surface Pro 1 requires.

Universal AC Input — UAE and International Ready Accepts 100–240V AC at 50/60Hz. Fully compatible with UAE 220–240V power infrastructure and safe for international business travel without any voltage converter required.

Four-Layer Circuit Protection Overvoltage, overcurrent, short-circuit, and thermal overload protection at circuit level — protecting both the adapter and the Surface Pro 1’s charging port and battery during every charging session.

Reinforced Strain-Relief Cable Build Heavy-duty cable with reinforced strain-relief at both the power brick and Surface Connect magnetic connector ends — built for the daily professional use that original Surface Pro users continue to generate across UAE office and personal environments.

Grade-A Verified Components — Tested Before Dispatch Every Microsoft Surface 48W Charger we ship is manufactured with Grade-A internal components tested for voltage accuracy at 12V / 3.6A, thermal stability, and operational longevity before leaving our warehouse.

Compatibility

This Microsoft Surface 48W Charger is verified compatible with the following Microsoft Surface devices via Surface Connect:

Primary Compatible Model:

• Microsoft Surface Pro (1st Generation — 2013)

Extended Compatibility:

• Microsoft Surface Pro 2 (2013 — select configurations requiring higher-current 12V charging)

Not Compatible As Primary Adapter For:

• Microsoft Surface RT / Surface 2 — uses 36W / 12V / 2.58A
• Microsoft Surface Pro 1/2 (standard) — uses 24W / 15V / 1.6A on some configurations
• Microsoft Surface Go (all generations) — uses 44W / 15V / 2.58A
• Microsoft Surface Pro 3 and newer — uses 65W / 15V / 4.0A
• Microsoft Surface Laptop (all generations) — uses 65W / 15V / 4.0A
• Microsoft Surface Book (all generations) — uses 65W or 102W / 15V

Compatible Microsoft Part Numbers:

• 1514
• 1517
• Q5N-00004
• ADR48WCSPA
• PA-1480-01MX

Not certain whether your Surface Pro requires the 48W or a different wattage tier? WhatsApp our team at +971 050 349 0347 — we confirm the correct adapter for your exact Surface model and generation before you order.

Technical Specifications

Why Buy From BatterySouq

36W vs 48W — Same 12V, Different Current, Different Device The 36W and 48W are both 12V Surface Connect adapters — but 2.58A for the Surface RT and 3.6A for the Surface Pro 1. Using the 36W as a substitute on the Surface Pro 1 will undercharge the device under Intel Core processor load. At BatterySouq.ae, both 12V tiers are listed and stocked separately — the correct current rating for each first-generation Surface device, confirmed before dispatch.

All Six Surface Connect Tiers — In Stock at BatterySouq.ae BatterySouq.ae now stocks all six Surface Connect wattage tiers — 24W, 36W, 44W, 48W, 65W, and 102W — covering every Surface Connect device from the original 2012 Surface RT through to the Surface Book 3 discrete GPU flagship. The most complete Surface Connect inventory available from any UAE laptop accessories store.

Same-Day Dispatch Across All UAE Emirates Orders confirmed before 3:00 PM leave our warehouse the same day. Tracked delivery within 1–3 business days to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Umm Al Quwain.

WhatsApp Support — Instant, Human, No Delays Our team is available at +971 050 349 0347 for Surface generation verification, wattage confirmation, and post-purchase queries. Real responses — no automated systems.

6-Month Warranty — Replaced Without Delay Every Microsoft Surface 48W Charger ships with a 6-month replacement warranty. Manufacturing defect confirmed? We replace it immediately without argument.

Shipping and Warranty

Shipping:

• Same-day dispatch for orders placed before 3:00 PM
• UAE-wide delivery within 1–3 business days
• Secure padded packaging on every order
• Tracking number sent upon dispatch

Warranty: 6-month replacement warranty on all chargers. See our Warranty Policy page for full coverage details.

Ready to order your Microsoft Surface 48W Charger? WhatsApp us at +971 050 349 0347 — in stock, confirmed, and dispatched same day.