Microsoft is trying to attract MacBook Pro owners to its new Surface Laptop Ultra with a trade in promotion that can add up to $1,000 on top of the normal value of an eligible Apple laptop.
The offer applies when you purchase a Surface Laptop Ultra and trade in a qualifying MacBook Pro. Microsoft first provides a standard trade in estimate based on the model and condition of the device, then adds the promotional bonus after the laptop is received and inspected.
The extra amount is available only for MacBook Pro trade ins, although Microsoft's program also accepts other devices such as phones, tablets, laptops and game consoles.
High End MacBook Pro Can Fetch More Than $3,000 With the Bonus
One example involved a 16 inch MacBook Pro from 2025 equipped with an M5 Max chip, 128 GB of memory and a 4 TB SSD.
Microsoft's trade in tool valued that system at $2,016 before the promotion.
If the full $1,000 promotional bonus applies after inspection, the total value could rise to $3,016.
A lower tier MacBook Pro with an M5 Pro processor, 24 GB of memory and a 1 TB SSD received an estimated trade in value of $1,024 in working condition with its charger included.
| MacBook Pro configuration | Standard estimated value | Possible total with full bonus |
|---|---|---|
| M5 Max, 128 GB, 4 TB, 16 inch | $2,016 | Up to $3,016 |
| M5 Pro, 24 GB, 1 TB | $1,024 | Up to $2,024 |
The final amount depends on the condition of the device and Microsoft's inspection after it is shipped.
Promotion Is Tied to Surface Laptop Ultra Purchases
To qualify for the additional bonus, you need to purchase a Surface Laptop Ultra and then send the eligible MacBook Pro through Microsoft's trade in program.
The bonus is added on top of the regular trade in amount rather than replacing it.
That makes the offer more substantial for owners of expensive MacBook Pro models, especially those with high memory and storage configurations.
The source does not state that every MacBook Pro will receive the maximum $1,000 bonus, so the final promotional value may vary.
Surface Laptop Ultra Uses NVIDIA RTX Spark
The Surface Laptop Ultra is built around NVIDIA's RTX Spark platform and is available in several configurations.
The models highlighted include a 15 inch 3K touchscreen version with an 18 core RTX Spark N1X processor, 24 GB of memory and 512 GB of storage.
Another configuration increases memory to 32 GB and storage to 1 TB while retaining the 18 core processor.
A higher specification model uses a 20 core RTX Spark N1X chip with 48 GB of memory and a 1 TB SSD.
The system is positioned for workloads that include AI, creative applications and gaming.
Other Devices Can Still Be Traded In
Microsoft's trade in program is not limited to MacBooks.
Customers can also submit other laptops, phones, tablets and consoles for standard trade in credit.
However, the extra promotion of up to $1,000 specifically applies to MacBook Pro owners moving to the Surface Laptop Ultra.
For buyers already considering a switch from Apple's hardware, that additional credit could significantly reduce the effective price of Microsoft's new laptop, particularly when combined with the standard value of a recent high end MacBook Pro.
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