Surface Laptop Lineup Spec Comparison

Look back at evolution across 18 generations by spec.

Specs	Current Laptop 13-inch (2nd Gen)	Current Laptop 8 (13.8-inch)	Current Laptop 8 (15-inch)	Current Laptop for Business 13.8-inch (Intel)	Current Laptop for Business 15-inch (Intel)	Current Laptop, 13-inch (1st Edition)	Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)	Laptop 7 (15-inch)	Laptop 6 for Business	Laptop 6 for Business (15-inch)	Laptop 5 (13.5-inch)	Laptop 5 (15-inch)	Laptop 4 (13.5-inch)	Laptop 4 (15-inch)	Laptop 3 (13.5-inch, Intel)	Laptop 3 (15-inch, AMD)	Laptop 2	Laptop (1st Gen)
Release	Oct 2026	Jun 2026	Jun 2026	May 2026	May 2026	Feb 2025	Jun 2024	Jun 2024	Apr 2024	Apr 2024	Oct 2022	Oct 2022	Apr 2021	Apr 2021	Oct 2019	Oct 2019	Oct 2018	Jun 2017
Processor (CPU)	Snapdragon® X2 Plus (8 Cores)	Snapdragon® X2 Elite / Plus	Snapdragon® X2 Elite / Plus	Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 / 7 (Series 2)	Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 / 7 (Series 2)	Snapdragon® X Plus (8 Cores)	Snapdragon® X Elite / Plus	Snapdragon® X Elite	Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 / 7	Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 / 7	12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 / i7	12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1255U	11th Gen Intel Core i5 / i7 or AMD Ryzen 5 Microsoft Edition	11th Gen Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 Microsoft Edition	10th Gen Intel Core i5 / i7	AMD Ryzen 5 / 7 Microsoft Edition	8th Gen Intel Core i5 / i7	7th Gen Intel Core m3 / i5 / i7
CPU Benchmark	12,500	16,500	17,200	11,500	12,200	10,800	13,500	14,200	11,500	11,500	7,200	7,500	5,400	6,200	4,200	3,800	3,300	2,000
Graphics (GPU)	Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU	Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU	Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU	Intel® Arc™ Graphics	Intel® Arc™ Graphics	Qualcomm® Adreno™ X1-45	Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU	Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU	Intel® Arc™ Graphics	Intel® Arc™ Graphics	Intel® Iris™ Xe Graphics	Intel® Iris™ Xe Graphics	Intel® Iris™ Xe / AMD Radeon™ Graphics	Intel® Iris™ Xe / AMD Radeon™ Graphics	Intel® Iris™ Plus / AMD Radeon™ Vega 9	AMD Radeon™ Vega 9 / RX Vega 11	Intel® UHD Graphics 620	Intel® HD Graphics 620
AI Processor (NPU)	Qualcomm® Hexagon™	Qualcomm® Hexagon™	Qualcomm® Hexagon™	Intel® AI Boost NPU	Intel® AI Boost NPU	Qualcomm® Hexagon™	Qualcomm® Hexagon™	Qualcomm® Hexagon™	Intel® AI Boost NPU	Intel® AI Boost NPU	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
AI Performance	80	80	80	48	48	45	45	45	11	11	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Battery Life	22	20	22	19	19	18	20	22	18.5	19	18	17	17	16.5	11.5	11.5	14.5	14.5
Weight	1220	1340	1660	1342	1660	1220	1340	1660	1380	1680	1272	1545	1265	1542	1265	1542	1252	1252
Fan	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Display Size	13" 13" 2496x1664	13.8" 13.8" 2304x1536	15" 15" 2496x1664	13.8" 13.8" 2304x1536	15" 15" 2496x1664	13" 13" 2304x1536	13.8" 13.8" 2304x1536	15" 15" 2496x1664	13.5" 13.5" 2256x1504	15" 15" 2496x1664	13.5" 13.5" 2256x1504	15" 15" 2496x1664	13.5" 13.5" 2256x1504	15" 15" 2496x1664	13.5" 13.5" 2256x1504	15" 15" 2496x1664	13.5" 13.5" 2256x1504	13.5" 13.5" 2256x1504
Footprint	285.7 × 214.1 mm	301 × 220 mm	329 × 239 mm	301 × 220 mm	329 × 239 mm	295 × 210 mm	301 × 223 mm	329 × 239 mm	308 × 223 mm	340 × 244 mm	308 × 223 mm	340 × 244 mm	308 × 223.2 mm	339.5 × 244 mm	308 × 223.2 mm	339.5 × 244 mm	308 × 223.2 mm	308 × 223.2 mm
Highlights	A compact 13-inch Copilot+ PC evolved into a full-fledged AI PC, powered by Snapdragon® X2 Plus and an 80 TOPS NPU.	Powered by Snapdragon® X2. 8th Gen Surface Laptop 13.8-inch with up to 20h battery life and 80 TOPS NPU.	Powered by Snapdragon® X2. 8th Gen Surface Laptop 15-inch boasting up to 22 hours battery life.	A new business model with Intel Core Ultra (Series 2), combining full x86 app compatibility with next-generation AI performance. A 5G model is also planned.	A new large-screen business model with Intel Core Ultra (Series 2), combining full x86 app compatibility with next-generation AI performance.	A compact and affordable 13-inch Copilot+ PC powered by Snapdragon® X Plus (8 core).	A fusion of tradition and innovation. It keeps the refined design while delivering remarkable quietness and performance.	A fusion of tradition and innovation. It keeps the refined design while delivering remarkable quietness and performance.	A business notebook with Intel Core Ultra. The best fit for people who are wary of app compatibility on the ARM-based Laptop 7.	A 15-inch business notebook with Intel Core Ultra. The best fit for people who want a larger screen and are wary of app compatibility on the ARM-based Laptop 7.	A polished clamshell design. With 12th Gen Intel inside, it is still more than fast enough for office work.	A polished clamshell design. With 12th Gen Intel inside, it is still more than fast enough for office work.	Equipped with 11th Gen Intel Core or AMD Ryzen 4000 series processors, offering up to 19 hours of battery life and improved webcam performance.	Equipped with 11th Gen Intel Core or AMD Ryzen 4000 series processors, offering up to 19 hours of battery life and improved webcam performance.	Added the long-awaited USB-C port and a removable SSD for better repairability, offering an all-aluminum unibody option for the 13.5-inch model.	The first 15-inch model in the Surface Laptop series, powered by a custom AMD Ryzen Surface Edition processor.	Delivered up to 85% faster performance with 8th Gen quad-core CPUs, introducing a black colorway and a refined, quieter typing experience.	The first traditional clamshell Surface laptop, featuring a luxurious Alcantara keyboard deck and a vibrant 13.5-inch 3:2 touchscreen.
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