Surface Laptop 8 (15-inch)vsSurface Laptop, 13-inch (1st Edition)
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.
Surface Laptop 8 (15-inch)
Surface Laptop, 13-inch (1st Edition)
Spec Comparison Summary
Performance Comparison
Surface Laptop 8 (15-inch) ⟵ VS ⟶ Surface Laptop, 13-inch (1st Edition)
Full Specification Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of processor, display, ports, dimensions, and more.
| Specs | Surface Laptop 8 (15-inch) | Surface Laptop, 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | Snapdragon® X2 Elite / Plus | Snapdragon® X Plus (8 コア) |
| Graphics (GPU) | Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU | Qualcomm® Adreno™ X1-45 |
| AI Processor (NPU) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ (80 TOPS) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ (45 TOPS) |
| Memory (RAM) | 16GB / 24GB / 32GB / 64GB LPDDR5x | 8GB / 16GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage (SSD) | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (Removable SSD) | 256GB / 512GB |
| Display | 15" PixelSense™ Flow | 13" PixelSense™ LCD |
| Resolution | 4500 × 3000 | 2304 × 1536 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | 22h | 18h |
| 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 x 2, USB-A x 1, Surface Connect |
| Dimensions | 329 × 239 × 18.3 mm | 295 × 210 × 15 mm |
| Release Date | Jun 16, 2026 | Feb 18, 2025 |
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