Surface Laptop UltravsSurface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Gen)
Laptop Ultra vs. Laptop 13 (2nd Gen)
Boundary-pushing heavy workload headroom vs. accessible modern AI computing with class-leading 22-hour battery life.
Surface Laptop Ultra
Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Gen)
Spec Comparison Summary
Performance Comparison
Surface Laptop Ultra ⟵ VS ⟶ Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Gen)
Full Specification Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of processor, display, ports, dimensions, and more.
| Specs | Surface Laptop Ultra | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | NVIDIA® RTX Spark™ (18 Cores / 20 Cores) | Snapdragon® X2 Plus (8 Cores) |
| CPU Benchmark | Single:3,300Multi:22,500 | Single:2,750Multi:12,500 |
| Graphics (GPU) | NVIDIA® RTX Spark™ GPU (5120 Cores / 6144 Cores) | Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU |
| GPU Benchmark | 115,000 | 21,000 |
| AI Processor (NPU) | NVIDIA® Tensor Cores & AI Superchip (120 TOPS) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ (80 TOPS) |
| Memory (RAM) | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB Unified Memory | 16GB / 24GB / 32GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage (SSD) | 1TB / 2TB / 4TB Removable Gen5 NVMe SSD | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Display | 15" PixelSense™ Ultra (120Hz HDR, 2000nits) | 13" PixelSense™ display |
| Resolution | 2496 × 1664 | 2496 × 1664 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | 15h | 22h |
| Weight | 2000g | 1220g |
| Ports & Connectivity | Thunderbolt™ 4 / USB4 x 3, Surface Connect, Full Size SD Slot | USB-C (USB 3.2) x 2, USB-A 3.1 x 1, 3.5 mm Headphone Jack |
| Dimensions | 335 × 242 × 17.8 mm | 285.7 × 214.1 × 15.6 mm |
| Release Date | Oct 16, 2026 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Support Information
OS, driver and firmware support status, together with the System SKU that identifies your device.
| Specs | Surface Laptop Ultra | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Gen) |
|---|---|---|
| System SKU | Surface_Laptop_Ultra_2115 | Surface_Laptop_13in_2nd_Ed_Snapdragon_2145 |
| Model Number (printed on device) | 2115 | 2145 |
| Driver & Firmware | Supported Official End Date Oct 16, 2032 | Supported Official End Date Oct 13, 2032 |
| Compatible OS Support | OS Supported | OS Supported |
| Support Notes | Windows 11 supported / Covered by 6-year support | Windows 11 supported / Covered by 6-year support |
Historical Surface Performance Ranking
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Surface Laptop vs. Surface Laptop (Screen Size & Generation Differences)
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Laptop 13 (2nd Gen) vs. Laptop 8 (13.8")
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.
13" 2nd Gen (22-Hour Battery) vs. 15" Large Screen
The 15-inch flagship boasting a massive workspace versus the 13-inch 2nd Gen with an incredible 22-hour battery life.
Laptop 13 (2nd Gen) vs. Laptop 13 (1st Gen)
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.
Surface Pro vs. Surface Laptop (2-in-1 vs. Clamshell)
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Laptop 13 (2nd Gen) vs. Pro 13" Top Spec
Up to 64GB RAM and OLED flexibility vs. 80 TOPS NPU efficiency with 22-hour battery life.
Laptop 13 (2nd Gen) vs. Pro 12" 1st Gen
Lightweight casual tablet vs. upgraded Snapdragon X2 Plus processor and 80 TOPS AI capabilities.
Laptop 13 (2nd Gen) vs. Pro 12" 2nd Gen
Both powered by Snapdragon X2 Plus and 80 TOPS NPU. Tablet versatility and pen support vs. dedicated laptop ergonomics.
Surface Laptop Ultra (Workstation-Grade Comparison)
(3)Laptop Ultra (15") vs. Laptop 8 (15")
Colossal GPU performance and 128GB unified memory vs. lightweight all-day battery elegance in a 15-inch form factor.
Laptop Ultra (15") vs. Laptop 8 (13.8")
Extreme local AI and 3D rendering workstation capability vs. lightweight 1.3kg premium clamshell for everyday mobility.
Laptop Ultra vs. Pro 13" Flagship
Peak desktop graphics and parallel compute vs. pen-first agility and versatile 2-in-1 modularity.
* Where Geekbench has no measured result, scores are estimated from spec change ratios wherever possible. 32-bit models have no data.