Surface Laptop 8 (13.8-inch)vsSurface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Gen)
Laptop 8 (13.8") vs. Laptop 13 (2nd Gen)
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.
Surface Laptop 8 (13.8-inch)
Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Gen)
Spec Comparison Summary
Performance Comparison
Surface Laptop 8 (13.8-inch) ⟵ VS ⟶ Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Gen)
Full Specification Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of processor, display, ports, dimensions, and more.
| Specs | Surface Laptop 8 (13.8-inch) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | Snapdragon® X2 Elite / Plus | Snapdragon® X2 Plus (8 コア) |
| Graphics (GPU) | Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU | Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU |
| AI Processor (NPU) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ (80 TOPS) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ (80 TOPS) |
| Memory (RAM) | 16GB / 24GB / 32GB / 64GB LPDDR5x | 16GB / 24GB / 32GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage (SSD) | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (Removable SSD) | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Display | 13.8" PixelSense™ Flow | 13" PixelSense™ ディスプレイ |
| Resolution | 3000 × 2000 | 2496 × 1664 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | 20h | 22h |
| Weight | 1340g | 1220g |
| Ports & Connectivity | USB-C (USB4) x 2, USB-A x 1, Surface Connect | USB-C (USB 3.2) x 2, USB-A 3.1 x 1, 3.5 mm ヘッドホン ジャック |
| Dimensions | 301 × 220 × 17.5 mm | 285.7 × 214.1 × 15.6 mm |
| Release Date | Jun 16, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
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