Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Gen)
CPU Benchmark
12,500
Battery Life
22h
Weight
1220g
Support
~6 yrs remaining
Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Gen) Features
"A compact 13-inch Copilot+ PC evolved into a full-fledged AI PC, powered by Snapdragon® X2 Plus and an 80 TOPS NPU."
Standout strengths
- Significant leap in AI and overall performance with Snapdragon® X2 Plus and 80 TOPS NPU
- Outstanding battery life of up to 22 hours
- Enhanced memory (up to 32GB) and storage (up to 1TB) configuration options
Trade-offs
- The 13-inch screen size may feel slightly compact for heavy multitasking
- Higher-tier processor options such as Snapdragon X2 Elite are not available
Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Gen) Performance Position
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Specs Comparison: vs Predecessor (Surface Laptop, 13-inch (1st Edition))
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Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Gen)
Previous Gen
Surface Laptop, 13-inch (1st Edition)
Upgrade Criteria
CPU performance improved by approx. 16%. Heavy tasks become dramatically smoother.
Battery life is 22 hours. More peace of mind on the go.
Support for latest AI features and connectivity (Wi-Fi 7) increases future value.
Specs Comparison: Current Models vs Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Gen)
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| Spec Item | Laptop 13-inch (2nd Gen) | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU Benchmark | 12,500(Single 2,750) | 11,500(Single 2,700) | 16,500(Single 3,100) | 10,800(Single 2,400) | 16,500(Single 3,100) | 17,200(Single 3,150) | 11,500(Single 2,600) | 12,200(Single 2,650) | 10,800(Single 2,400) | 22,500(Single 3,300) |
| GPU Benchmark | 21,000 | 20,000 | 26,000 | 18,000 | 26,000 | 26,000 | 27,000 | 27,000 | 18,000 | 115,000 |
| AI Processor (NPU) | 80 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 48 TOPS | 48 TOPS | 45 TOPS | 120 TOPS |
| Battery Life | Up to 22h | Up to 15.5h | Up to 15.5h | Up to 16h | Up to 20h | Up to 22h | Up to 19h | Up to 19h | Up to 18h | Up to 15h |
| Weight | 1220g | 686g | 895g | 680g | 1340g | 1660g | 1342g | 1660g | 1220g | 2000g |
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Accessory Compatibility
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| Accessory | Laptop 13-inch (2nd Gen) | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Type Cover | N/A (Integrated Keyboard) | Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard (Compatible) | Surface Pro Flex / Signature Keyboard | Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard | - | - | N/A (integrated keyboard) | N/A (integrated keyboard) | N/A (Integrated Keyboard) | N/A (Integrated Keyboard) |
Surface Pen | Surface Slim Pen 2 (Supported) | Surface Slim Pen 2 (Supported) | Surface Slim Pen 2 | Surface Slim Pen | - | - | Surface Slim Pen 2 (supported) | Surface Slim Pen 2 (supported) | Surface Slim Pen (Supported) | Surface Slim Pen 2 (Supported) |
AC Adapter | 39W / 65W Surface Connect / USB-C PD | 39W / 65W Surface Connect / USB-C PD | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | USB-C | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C | USB-C / 39W Surface Connect | 127W / 200W Surface Connect / USB-C PD |
Surface Dock | Surface Dock 2 / USB-C Dock | Surface Dock 2 / USB-C Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock / USB-C Dock |
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Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Gen) Specs
Comprehensive technical specifications including processor, memory, storage, display, and ports.
| Processor (CPU) | Snapdragon® X2 Plus (8 Cores)CPU Benchmark: 12,500(Single 2,750) |
|---|---|
| Graphics (GPU) | Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU (GPU Benchmark: 21,000) |
| AI Processor (NPU) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ (80 TOPS) |
| Memory (RAM) | 16GB / 24GB / 32GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage (SSD) | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Display Size | 13" PixelSense™ display |
| Resolution | 2496 × 1664 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | Up to 22h |
| Weight | 1220g |
| Dimensions | 285.7 × 214.1 × 15.6 mm |
| Ports & Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2) x 2, USB-A 3.1 x 1, 3.5 mm Headphone Jack |
| Release Date | Oct 13, 2026 |
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Support Information
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OS / Driver & Firmware Support
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- Driver & Firmware
- Supported
Official End Date
Oct 13, 2032 ~6 yrs remaining - Compatible OS Support
- OS Supported
- Support Notes
- Windows 11 supported / Covered by 6-year support
* End dates follow official Microsoft Surface lifecycle definitions. Even after driver support ends, standard Windows security updates may continue if the underlying Windows edition remains supported.
System SKU
The System SKU reported by Windows System Information (msinfo32) and the model number printed on the device. Use them to identify your exact model.
- System SKU
- Surface_Laptop_13in_2nd_Ed_Snapdragon_2145
- Model Number (printed on device)
- 2145
Find the System SKU in System Information (msinfo32), or run `wmic csproduct get sku` in Command Prompt. The model number is engraved on the device (e.g. behind the kickstand).
* Where Geekbench has no measured result, scores are estimated from spec change ratios wherever possible. 32-bit models have no data.