Surface Laptop Studio (Gen 1)
CPU Benchmark
6,200
Battery Life
18h
Weight
1820g
Customization
6/10
Surface Laptop Studio (Gen 1) Features
"The beginning of an innovative design. If you do not need the newest model, it is still an excellent entry point for creative work."
Standout strengths
- A unique three-mode design
- 120Hz display
- Excellent pen experience
Trade-offs
- The 4-core CPU now feels weak
- The device is heavy
Surface Laptop Studio (Gen 1) Performance Position
Compare specs and performance against the latest model, generation rank within Surface Laptop Studio, and overall standing among all Surface devices.
Specs Comparison: vs Successor
This Model
Surface Laptop Studio (Gen 1)
Successor
Surface Laptop Studio 2
Rank in Surface Laptop Studio Series (2 Models)
Overall Surface Ranking
Specs Comparison: Current Models vs Surface Laptop Studio (Gen 1)
Compare current models across each series side by side.
| Spec Item | Laptop Studio (Gen 1) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU Benchmark | Single:1,800Multi:6,200 | Single:2,700Multi:11,500 | Single:3,100Multi:16,500 | Single:2,400Multi:10,800 | Single:2,750Multi:12,500 | Single:3,100Multi:16,500 | Single:3,150Multi:17,200 | Single:2,600Multi:11,500 | Single:2,650Multi:12,200 | Single:2,400Multi:10,800 | Single:3,300Multi:22,500 |
| GPU Benchmark | 48,000 | 20,000 | 26,000 | 18,000 | 21,000 | 26,000 | 26,000 | 27,000 | 27,000 | 18,000 | 115,000 |
| AI Processor (NPU) | — | 80 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 48 TOPS | 48 TOPS | 45 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 19h | Up to 19h | Up to 18h | Up to 15h |
| Weight | 1820g | 686g | 895g | 680g | 1220g | 1340g | 1660g | 1342g | 1660g | 1220g | 2000g |
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Accessory Compatibility
Check compatibility status for major official accessories.
| Accessory | Laptop Studio (Gen 1) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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) | N/A (Integrated Keyboard) |
Surface Pen | Surface Slim Pen 2 (storage and charging 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 2 (supported) | Surface Slim Pen (Supported) | Surface Slim Pen 2 (Supported) |
AC Adapter | 102W 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) | 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 | 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 | Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock / USB-C Dock |
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Surface Laptop Studio (Gen 1) Specs
Comprehensive technical specifications including processor, memory, storage, display, and ports.
| Processor (CPU) | 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 / i7CPU Benchmark: Single:1,800Multi:6,200 |
|---|---|
| Graphics (GPU) | Intel Iris Xe / RTX™ 3050 Ti (GPU Benchmark: 48,000) |
| Memory (RAM) | 16GB / 32GB |
| Storage (SSD) | 256GB - 2TB |
| Display Size | 14.4" PixelSense™ Flow |
| Resolution | 2400 × 1600 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | Up to 18h |
| Weight | 1820g |
| Dimensions | 324 × 223 × 10 mm |
| Release Date | Oct 5, 2021 |
Customization Level
Evaluate build-to-order options and long-term expandability.
CPU
Processor options
Memory (RAM)
RAM capacity options
Storage
SSD capacity and upgradability
GPU
Graphics options
Support Information
OS, driver and firmware support status, together with the System SKU that identifies your device.
OS / Driver & Firmware Support
Official Microsoft driver and firmware lifecycle end date alongside current supported OS (Windows 11 etc.) status.
- Driver & Firmware
- Supported
Official End Date
Oct 5, 2027
- Compatible OS Support
- OS Supported
- Support Notes
- Windows 11 supported / Within driver support window
* 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_Studio_1964
- Model Number (printed on device)
- 1964
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.