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How much RAM does a Surface RT have?

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Michael Henderson

Published Mar 02, 2026

How much RAM does a Surface RT have?

2GB RAM
1 GB = 1 billion bytes. See for more details….Surface RT specifications.

SoftwareWindows RT Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 RT
Storage* and Memory32GB or 64GB 2GB RAM

How do I free up space on my Surface RT?

Here’s how you can get back storage space on your Microsoft Surface RT device by removing unnecessary files….Remove unnecessary files from your Microsoft Surface RT tablet

  1. Go to Control Panel.
  2. Delete all temporary files and history.
  3. Go to PC Settings.
  4. Go to General.
  5. Go to Available Storage.

Can I add RAM to my Surface RT?

No, sorry it can’t be upgraded.

Can you still use a Surface RT?

As Microsoft did not provide an upgrade path for Windows RT from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10, mainstream support for Windows RT ended in January 2018. However, extended support runs until January 10, 2023.

Can I upgrade Windows 8.1 RT to Windows 10?

There is no upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows RT 8.1, free or otherwise.

How old is a Surface RT?

First unveiled in January 2011 at Consumer Electronics Show, the Windows RT 8 operating system was officially launched alongside Windows 8 on October 26, 2012, with the release of three Windows RT-based devices, including Microsoft’s original Surface tablet.

Can you add memory to surface?

Surface works with standard microSD card formats—microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC. Insert a USB flash drive or other USB storage device into the USB port, or insert a microSD or SD card into the card slot on your Surface.

How can I make my Surface RT faster?

Select “Advanced System Settings” on the left side of the window. You will be taken to the “Advanced” tab for system settings. Click or tap “Settings” under the Performance area. Select the option “Adjust for Best Performance”

Can you upgrade Surface RT?

The short answer is “NO”. ARM-based machines like the Surface RT and Surface 2 (including the 4G version) will NOT get the full Windows 10 upgrade.

Can a Surface RT run Windows 10?

Microsoft Surface devices running Windows RT and Windows RT 8.1 will not receive the company’s Windows 10 update, but will instead be treated to an update with only some of its functionality.

Can I install Windows 10 on Surface RT?

How to add more storage space to Microsoft Surface RT 32GB?

Add Storage Space to Microsoft Surface RT with a MicroSD Card. The 32GB Microsoft Surface with Windows RT actually only has around 16GB of free space out of the box. Get more storage space by adding a MicroSD card.

What are the limitations of the Microsoft Surface RT?

Limited storage and memory – My Surface RT only came with 32GB of storage, although I do have a 64GB MicroSD card in it that helps to overcome this limitation. Despite that, it does also only include 2GB of RAM – and I found that I really needed to be careful about how many applications I had open at any one time.

Can I use my Surface RT as an emergency computer?

If you want to have your Windows RT machine as an emergency computer, invest in a Type Cover. They can now be had for as little as $20 (such as this one, available on Amazon). Limited storage and memory – My Surface RT only came with 32GB of storage, although I do have a 64GB MicroSD card in it that helps to overcome this limitation.

What makes the Surface RT a good spare computer?

Some of the advantages Microsoft touted over the iPad in its original TV advertising for the Surface RT (see below) also are part of what make it a good spare computer. Battery life is impressive — it will last for most of a day without needing to be charged, depending on what I’m doing with it.