Surface Laptop 8 (13.8-inch)vsSurface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
Surface Laptop 8 (13.8-inch)
Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
Spec Comparison Summary
Performance Comparison
Surface Laptop 8 (13.8-inch) ⟵ VS ⟶ Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
Full Specification Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of processor, display, ports, dimensions, and more.
| Specs | Surface Laptop 8 (13.8-inch) | Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | Snapdragon® X2 Elite / Plus | Snapdragon® X Elite / Plus |
| CPU Benchmark | Single:3,100Multi:16,500 | Single:2,800Multi:13,500 |
| Graphics (GPU) | Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU | Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU |
| GPU Benchmark | 26,000 | 20,500 |
| AI Processor (NPU) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ (80 TOPS) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ (45 TOPS) |
| Memory (RAM) | 16GB / 24GB / 32GB / 64GB LPDDR5x | 16GB / 32GB / 64GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage (SSD) | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (Removable SSD) | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (Removable SSD) |
| Display | 13.8" PixelSense™ Flow | 13.8" PixelSense™ Flow |
| Resolution | 2304 × 1536 | 2304 × 1536 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | 20h | 20h |
| Weight | 1340g | 1340g |
| Ports & Connectivity | USB-C (USB4) x 2, USB-A x 1, Surface Connect | USB-C x 2, USB-A x 1, Surface Connect |
| Dimensions | 301 × 220 × 17.5 mm | 301 × 223 × 17.5 mm |
| Release Date | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 18, 2024 |
Support Information
OS, driver and firmware support status, together with the System SKU that identifies your device.
| Specs | Surface Laptop 8 (13.8-inch) | Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| System SKU | Surface_Laptop_13_8in_8th_Ed_Snapdragon_2036 | Surface_Laptop_7th_Edition_2036 |
| Model Number (printed on device) | 2036 | 2036 |
| Driver & Firmware | Supported Official End Date Jun 16, 2032 | Supported Official End Date Sep 10, 2030 |
| Compatible OS Support | OS Supported | OS Supported |
| Support Notes | Windows 11 supported / Covered by 6-year support | Windows 11 supported / Within driver support window |
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