Surface Laptop, 13-inch (1st Edition)
CPU Benchmark
10,500
Battery Life
18h
Weight
1220g
Customization
2/10
Surface Laptop, 13-inch (1st Edition) Features
"A compact and affordable 13-inch Copilot+ PC powered by Snapdragon® X Plus (8 core)."
Standout strengths
- High power efficiency and quiet operation with Snapdragon® X Plus (8 core)
- Affordable starting price
- Up to 18 hours of battery life
Trade-offs
- Compact 13-inch display size
- Processor limited to Snapdragon X Plus (8 core)
Surface Laptop, 13-inch (1st Edition) Performance Position
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Specs Comparison: vs Successor
This Model
Surface Laptop, 13-inch (1st Edition)
Successor
Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Gen)
Rank in Surface Laptop Series (17 Models)
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Specs Comparison: vs Predecessor (Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch))
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This Model
Surface Laptop, 13-inch (1st Edition)
Previous Gen
Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
Upgrade Criteria
CPU performance improved by approx. -18%. Heavy tasks become dramatically smoother.
Battery life is 18 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 (1st Edition)
Compare current models across each series side by side.
| Spec Item | Laptop, 13-inch (1st Edition) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU Benchmark | 10,500 | 13,800 | 16,800 | 10,500 | 13,800 | 16,800 | 16,800 | 22,500 |
| GPU Benchmark | 2,000 | 3,100 | 3,400 | 2,000 | 3,100 | 3,400 | 3,400 | 16,500 |
| AI Processor (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 120 TOPS |
| Battery Life | Up to 18h | Up to 15.5h | Up to 15.5h | Up to 16h | Up to 22h | Up to 20h | Up to 22h | Up to 15h |
| Weight | 1220g | 686g | 895g | 680g | 1220g | 1340g | 1660g | 2000g |
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Accessory Compatibility
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| Accessory | Laptop, 13-inch (1st Edition) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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) |
Surface Pen | Surface Slim Pen (Supported) | Surface Slim Pen 2 (Supported) | Surface Slim Pen 2 | Surface Slim Pen | Surface Slim Pen 2 (Supported) | - | - | Surface Slim Pen 2 (Supported) |
AC Adapter | USB-C / 39W Surface Connect | 39W / 65W Surface Connect / USB-C PD | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | USB-C | 39W / 65W Surface Connect / USB-C PD | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | 127W / 200W Surface Connect / USB-C PD |
Surface Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / USB-C Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / USB-C Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock / USB-C Dock |
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Surface Laptop, 13-inch (1st Edition) Specs
Comprehensive technical specifications including processor, memory, storage, display, and ports.
| Processor (CPU) | Snapdragon® X Plus (8 Cores) (CPU Benchmark: 10,500) |
|---|---|
| Graphics (GPU) | Qualcomm® Adreno™ X1-45 (GPU Benchmark: 2,000) |
| AI Processor (NPU) | Qualcomm® Hexagon™ (45 TOPS) |
| Memory (RAM) | 8GB / 16GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage (SSD) | 256GB / 512GB |
| Display Size | 13" PixelSense™ LCD |
| Resolution | 2304 × 1536 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | Up to 18h |
| Weight | 1220g |
| Dimensions | 295 × 210 × 15 mm |
| Ports & Connectivity | USB-C x 2, USB-A x 1, Surface Connect |
| Release Date | Feb 18, 2025 |
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