The crazy price of the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 in South Africa
Microsoft has not officially launched the Surface Pro 4 in South Africa, but online retailers Raru and Takealot have the device for sale.
The two online retailers list various configurations of the device, with prices ranging between R22,000 and R69,000.
A comparison against overseas prices will serve to confirm that local pricing may seem high.
Local importer Orange South Africa currently offers better prices than its competitors, but does not have the 1TB Surface Pro 4.
The table below summarises the prices of the Surface Pro 4 at Orange, Raru, Takealot, and the Microsoft US store. US pricing excludes international shipping, VAT, and other taxes.
| Microsoft Surface Pro 4 | Microsoft US | Takealot | Raru | Orange ZA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128GB with Intel m3 and 4GB RAM | $899 (R12,586) | R23,999 | R21,887 | R15,225 |
| 128GB with Intel Core i5 and 4GB RAM | $849 (R11,866) | R26,499 | R24,623 | R18,840 |
| 256GB with Intel Core i5 and 8GB RAM | $1,299 (R18,186) | R29,999 | R32,831 | R21,075 |
| 256GB with Intel Core i7 and 8GB RAM | $1,599 (R22,386) | R41,999 | – | R22,580 |
| 256GB with Intel Core i7 and 16GB RAM | $1,799 (R25,186) | – | – | R25,590 |
| 512GB with Intel Core i5 and 16GB RAM | $1,899 (R26,586) | R43,999 | R47,196 | – |
| 512GB with Intel Core i7 and 16GB RAM | $2,199 (R30,786) | R57,999 | R54,719 | R30,105 |
| 1TB with Intel Core i7 and 16GB RAM | $2,699 (R37,786) | R68,999 | – | – |
| R14/USD. US prices exclude shipping, VAT, and other taxes. | ||||
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