Surface Laptop 8 (15-inch)vsSurface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Gen)
15" Large Screen vs. 13" 2nd Gen (22-Hour Battery)
The 15-inch flagship boasting a massive workspace versus the 13-inch 2nd Gen with an incredible 22-hour battery life.
Surface Laptop 8 (15-inch)
Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Gen)
Spec Comparison Summary
Performance Comparison
Surface Laptop 8 (15-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 (15-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 | 15" PixelSense™ Flow | 13" PixelSense™ ディスプレイ |
| Resolution | 4500 × 3000 | 2496 × 1664 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | 22h | 22h |
| Weight | 1660g | 1220g |
| Ports & Connectivity | USB-C (USB4) x 2, USB-A x 1, MicroSDXC カード リーダー, 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 | 329 × 239 × 18.3 mm | 285.7 × 214.1 × 15.6 mm |
| Release Date | Jun 16, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
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The expansive 15-inch display ideal for desktop productivity, or the affordable 13-inch that slips easily into your bag.
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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.
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Up to 64GB RAM and OLED flexibility vs. 80 TOPS NPU efficiency with 22-hour battery life.
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Weighing just 686g for ultimate lightness vs. a generous 15-inch panel built for multitasking.
Pro 12" 1st Gen vs. Laptop 13 (2nd Gen)
Lightweight casual tablet vs. upgraded Snapdragon X2 Plus processor and 80 TOPS AI capabilities.
Pro 12" 2nd Gen vs. Laptop 8 (15")
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Pro 12" 2nd Gen vs. Laptop 13 (2nd Gen)
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