Save nearly $500 on Surface Duo 2 by trading in your original
You can cut the price of the Surface Duo 2 by almost $500 by trading in your original Surface Duo.
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What you need to know
Microsoft just announced theSurface Duo 2. It’s a significant improvement over the original Surface Duo in terms of design an internal specs. It runs on a Snapdragon 888, supports 5G, and has NFC. It also has a triple-camera system that looks to be much better than the camera on its predecessor. The Surface Duo 2 starts at $1,500 but you can cut $475 off of that by trading in an original Surface Duo.
To get $475 for trade-in, your original Surface Duo has to be in working condition. The form for device appraisal has you state if you have a charger or not, but both options yield the same trade-in value in our testing. The value you get for trading in the Surface Duo doesn’t depend on if your device is unlocked or from a carrier. Interestingly, the 128GB and 256GB versions of the device each max out at $475.
Microsoft gives people a bit extra if they’re trading in the original Surface Duo for the Surface Duo 2. If you trade in the original Surface Duo for any other device the maximum value you can get is $425.
While the Surface Duo launched at $1,400, its price dropped over time. Some sales had the device as low as $400 this year. Early adopters of the Surface Duo won’t make back their entire investment, but $475 is almost a third of the cost of a Surface Duo 2.
Microsoft’s trade-in process isn’t as straightforward as that of other companies. To get $475 towards your Duo 2, you have to purchase the Duo 2, show proof of purchase, and send your device off to check its condition. Assuming that process goes smoothly, you’ll then receive a bank transfer or PayPal payment for $475 within 14 days of the device’s condition being confirmed.
Determining the trade-in value of your Surface Duo also takes a few steps:
You’ll then see the trade-in value of your device. You can clickContinueand follow prompts to proceed with the trade-in.
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If you have an original Surface Duo but don’t want a Surface Duo 2, you can still get up to $425 towards aSurface Pro 8,Surface Laptop Studio, or another device.
The Surface Duo 2 is powered by a Snapdragon 888 processor, supports 5G, and has NFC. It also has a much better camera than the original Surface Duo. You can save almost $500 on it by trading in an original Surface Duo.
Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
