Surface Laptop 8 (15-inch)vsSurface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
Surface Laptop 8 (15-inch)
Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
Spec Comparison Summary
Performance Comparison
Surface Laptop 8 (15-inch) ⟵ VS ⟶ Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
Full Specification Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of processor, display, ports, dimensions, and more.
| Specs | Surface Laptop 8 (15-inch) | Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | Snapdragon® X2 Elite / Plus | Snapdragon® X Elite |
| CPU Benchmark | Single:3,150Multi:17,200 | Single:2,850Multi:14,200 |
| 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 | 15" PixelSense™ Flow | 15" PixelSense™ Flow |
| Resolution | 2496 × 1664 | 2496 × 1664 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | 22h | 22h |
| Weight | 1660g | 1660g |
| Ports & Connectivity | USB-C (USB4) x 2, USB-A x 1, MicroSDXC Slot, Surface Connect | USB-C x 2, USB-A x 1, MicroSDXC, Surface Connect |
| Dimensions | 329 × 239 × 18.3 mm | 329 × 239 × 18.3 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 (15-inch) | Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| System SKU | Surface_Laptop_15in_8th_Ed_Snapdragon_2037 | Surface_Laptop_7th_Edition_2037 |
| Model Number (printed on device) | 2037 | 2037 |
| 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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