Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Gen)vsSurface Laptop, 13-inch (1st Edition)
Laptop 13 (2nd Gen) vs. Laptop 13 (1st Gen)
A true successor moving from the Snapdragon X Plus (45 TOPS) to the X2 Plus, featuring an 80 TOPS NPU and up to 22 hours of battery life.
Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Gen)
Surface Laptop, 13-inch (1st Edition)
Spec Comparison Summary
Performance Comparison
Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Gen) ⟵ VS ⟶ Surface Laptop, 13-inch (1st Edition)
Full Specification Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of processor, display, ports, dimensions, and more.
| Specs | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Gen) | Surface Laptop, 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | Snapdragon® X2 Plus (8 Cores) | Snapdragon® X Plus (8 Cores) |
| CPU Benchmark | 12,500(Single 2,750) | 10,800(Single 2,400) |
| Graphics (GPU) | Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU | Qualcomm® Adreno™ X1-45 |
| GPU Benchmark | 21,000 | 18,000 |
| AI Processor (NPU) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ (80 TOPS) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ (45 TOPS) |
| Memory (RAM) | 16GB / 24GB / 32GB LPDDR5x | 8GB / 16GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage (SSD) | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Display | 13" PixelSense™ display | 13" PixelSense™ LCD |
| Resolution | 2496 × 1664 | 2304 × 1536 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | 22h | 18h |
| Weight | 1220g | 1220g |
| Ports & Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2) x 2, USB-A 3.1 x 1, 3.5 mm Headphone Jack | USB-C x 2, USB-A x 1, Surface Connect |
| Dimensions | 285.7 × 214.1 × 15.6 mm | 295 × 210 × 15 mm |
| Release Date | Oct 13, 2026 | Feb 18, 2025 |
Support Information
OS, driver and firmware support status, together with the System SKU that identifies your device.
| Specs | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Gen) | Surface Laptop, 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| System SKU | Surface_Laptop_13in_2nd_Ed_Snapdragon_2145 | Surface_Laptop_13in_1st_Ed_with_Snapdragon_2095 |
| Model Number (printed on device) | 2145 | 2095 |
| Driver & Firmware | Supported Official End Date Oct 13, 2032 | Supported Official End Date Feb 18, 2031 |
| Compatible OS Support | OS Supported | OS Supported |
| Support Notes | Windows 11 supported / Covered by 6-year support | Windows 11 supported / Covered by 6-year support |
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The ultimate 13.8-inch powered by the Snapdragon X2 Elite, or the accessible 13-inch entry model offering great overall value.
Laptop 13 (2nd Gen) vs. Laptop 8 (13.8")
The premium, ultra-thin 13.8-inch flagship takes on the highly cost-effective 2nd Gen with an 80 TOPS NPU and a 22-hour battery life.
15" Flagship vs. Laptop 13 (1st Gen)
The expansive 15-inch display ideal for desktop productivity, or the affordable 13-inch that slips easily into your bag.
13" 2nd Gen (22-Hour Battery) vs. 15" Large Screen
The 15-inch flagship boasting a massive workspace versus the 13-inch 2nd Gen with an incredible 22-hour battery life.
Surface Pro vs. Surface Laptop (2-in-1 vs. Clamshell)
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Pro 13" Top Spec vs. Laptop 13 (1st Gen)
Uncompromising high-end display and performance headroom vs. accessible Copilot+ PC typing convenience.
Laptop 13 (2nd Gen) vs. Pro 13" Top Spec
Up to 64GB RAM and OLED flexibility vs. 80 TOPS NPU efficiency with 22-hour battery life.
Pro 12" 1st Gen vs. Laptop 13 (1st Gen)
Comparably priced Copilot+ entries. Detachable touchscreen tablet vs. traditional laptop layout.
Laptop 13 (2nd Gen) vs. Pro 12" 1st Gen
Lightweight casual tablet vs. upgraded Snapdragon X2 Plus processor and 80 TOPS AI capabilities.
Pro 12" 2nd Gen vs. Laptop 13 (1st Gen)
Cutting-edge 80 TOPS AI efficiency in a tablet vs. affordable first-generation clamshell practicality.
Laptop 13 (2nd Gen) vs. Pro 12" 2nd Gen
Both powered by Snapdragon X2 Plus and 80 TOPS NPU. Tablet versatility and pen support vs. dedicated laptop ergonomics.
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(1)* Where Geekbench has no measured result, scores are estimated from spec change ratios wherever possible. 32-bit models have no data.