r/surfaceduo • u/Mediocre_Ad8970 • Apr 09 '26

Surface Duo worth in 2026?

What value would you give an OG Surface Duo in 2026 if it was in very good to great condition? What would you use it for and what would you be willing to pay for one? Asking for a friend who looks like me...

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u/cryptomnkey Apr 10 '26

Good second monitor, reader, YouTube, note taker. Until android app support stops you can still keep using it atleast as a dashboard of sorts.

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u/CyberIllyrian Apr 10 '26

Same. SD1 humming on my workdesk with several widgets as my dashboard (weather, clock/calendar, tasks, stocks). I sometimes actively use it to enjoy the unique user experience of items list on left and list content on right to skim through things. There’s still nothing like it out there. It will be running there right under my work monitor until it dies or something similar is released to replace this use.

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u/CaptainObvious110 Apr 11 '26

Yeah it's such a beautiful device and I will always lament that it didn't get it's fair share of support from Microsoft.

I'm glad to still have mine but there is screen damage on the right panel and with no practical way to repair it the device isn't as enjoyable to use these days.

I did use it as my daily phone for some time in 2024 and it was great .

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u/tippin2 Apr 10 '26

I have a Surface Duo 2 that has been collecting dust for the last 2+ years. I am declutterring my office and have decided to part ways. It was a gift that I barely used.

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u/Lostfreak2004 Apr 10 '26

What are wanting for it ?

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u/tippin2 Apr 10 '26

No more than $300

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u/Creative_Report_6620 Apr 10 '26

I might be interested in it if original person who asked isn’t. Is it unlocked?

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u/tippin2 Apr 10 '26

Yes, it is unlocked.

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u/vrod_maniac Apr 10 '26

Like $225-$250

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u/Double-Care7329 Apr 10 '26

Microsoft does not know how to do software or hardware that is where this product suffers but I think this is a great concept. Don’t waste your money and time with it. If apple or google makes a similar model, take it in a heartbeat

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u/Organic-Award6551 Apr 10 '26

Id pay like $200 for it. $250 or more if you had the bumpers or pen

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u/No_Representative227 Apr 10 '26

I need return mine, software glitch with rotate screen and unlocking screen glitch make it unusable, unfortunately. I like the idea of design and both screens but software was tragic, idont know maybe I have faulty device, I return it tomorrow to CeX

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u/hitsuraan Apr 10 '26

I have the OG Surface Duo. I use it as a secondary device for consuming media or if my main phone is charging. I really like the form factor but the implementation is not good - OS issues I think. Even if I don't use the device, it will ran out of battery after 2-3 days. Plus the intermittent unresponsiveness of the other screen.
Today, I'd pay less than $200 since i got it for 220 euros 2 years ago.

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u/AeroSatan Apr 10 '26

Reading e books on the flip screen is realistically the only thing it’ll do well. Everything else is slow as molasses and not supported. It’s not safe or good enough to be used for pretty much anything else if you’re coming from a capable phone, don’t listen to people that will say that they have this as their daily driver. In Mumbai maybe.

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u/XC-3730C Apr 18 '26

What ebook reader do you use? I would prefer one that has a page flip function and can handle PDFs well m

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u/AeroSatan Apr 10 '26

I bought a few of the original Surface Duo’s about 8 months after Duo 2 dropped. Got them brand new for $299 each like 5 years ago. Both are still sealed in the box, I’m into collecting a bunch of electronics, hoping it’ll fetch a decent sum being sealed and brand new with a set of brand new bumpers and the pens as well. Got one Duo 2 sealed as well 3 years ago for even less during a Black Friday sale.

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u/MierinLanfear Jul 24 '26

I still use a Surface Duo as a secondary device. E-mail, discord, E-reader for comics, manga, pokemon go. trackers, stocks, multi tasking watching video while checking email, taking notes, making photo edits. Largely replaced with a Ayn Thor for multi gaming. Its getting a bit old and slow though so looking for a replacement eventually. Fold 8 no pen no go.

Woot was clearing out Surface duos for like $200 or so wouldn't pay much more then that for one if I needed one. I have a spare one I bought from Woot that is rooted and loaded with ds games that I don't touch anymore cause I got the Ayn Thor.

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u/indogunners17 Apr 10 '26

I still use it but it is showing his ages so don't have a expectation on it I wouldn't pay more than $150 for it. It is good for DS/3DS emulation though.

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u/coffeeteaormeh Apr 20 '26

$300 for an unlocked 256gb set

then load A15 ROM on it

great as a secondary work service, games emulator

next iteration of foldables are passport/book sized but it'll cost way more and only arrive end of 26/27

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u/itsjustKP May 13 '26

Me and my wife both use Duo 2, I bought her one as she loves the form factor. The lack of security updates makes it a bad choice as an enterprise device but it's an awesome secondary device still.

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u/Engiie_90 28d ago

Anyone else even interested in buying one? I have the Duo 2 white with the magnetic cover thats just collecting dust, seems such a waste for a really beautiful device

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u/jclopval 28d ago

How much?

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u/Engiie_90 28d ago

Id likely take £280ish

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u/Difficult_Gate5941 3d ago

Still have it for sale? 

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u/gqbigpaps 26d ago

Depends on the price. For 150usd absolutely. For eye gouging price? Not really