Surface Laptop Studio Lineup Spec Comparison
Look back at evolution across 2 generations by spec.
| Specs |  Laptop Studio 2 |  Laptop Studio (Gen 1) |
|---|---|---|
| Release | Oct 2023 | Oct 2021 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel® Core™ i7-13700H | 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 / i7 |
| CPU Benchmark | 13,500 | 6,200 |
| Graphics (GPU) | RTX™ 4050 / 4060 / 2000 Ada | Intel Iris Xe / RTX™ 3050 Ti |
| AI Processor (NPU) | — | — |
| AI Performance | — | — |
| Battery Life | 18 | 18 |
| Weight | 1890 | 1820 |
| Fan | No | No |
| Display Size | 14.4" 14.4" 2400x1600 | 14.4" 14.4" 2400x1600 |
| Footprint | 324 × 223 mm | 324 × 223 mm |
| Highlights | Power without compromise. Its unique hinge lets you move freely between laptop, stage, and canvas modes. | The beginning of an innovative design. If you do not need the newest model, it is still an excellent entry point for creative work. |
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Generational Evolution
Surface Laptop Studio Generational Performance Evolution
Visualizing performance gains (CPU, battery life, and NPU/AI) across hardware generations.
CPU Performance Battery Life
Initial
2021Laptop Studio (Gen 1) CPU +118%
2023Laptop Studio 2★ The vertical axis shows each metric (CPU, Battery, NPU) as a percentage relative to the all-time series high (100%)
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Surface Laptop Studio Historical Model Rankings
Top rankings across weight, processing power, AI capabilities, battery life, and screen size.
Lightest Weight Ranking
Ranked by lowest weight (g)
CPU Performance Ranking
Ranked by multi-core benchmark score
[1]Source: Geekbench 6 (Processor / OpenCL)
* Some values are estimated, and 32-bit models have no data. Details
Battery Life Ranking
Ranked by longest battery endurance
[1]Source: Geekbench 6 (Processor / OpenCL)
* Where Geekbench has no measured result, scores are estimated from spec change ratios wherever possible. 32-bit models have no data.