Microsoft has announced at its Surface event today, confirming that its new Surface Laptop 5 has leaked. This time, Microsoft is certainly not offering any AMD Ryzen option, at least not yet, causing controversy.
What you get instead are Intel 12th Gen Alder Lake U series processors. The company claims its new Laptop 5 has over 50% the horsepower compared to the previous gen model. Microsoft''s Chief Product Officer said he''s dissatisfied with the following findings
Surface Laptop 5 is a professional laptop with all of its functionality, from the effortless opening and quick login with Windows Hello to the touchscreen, precision touchpad, and an excellent typing experience.
Surface Laptop 5 is sleek and elegant, offering a lifetime of battery life1, as our customers have experienced. It now features Thunderbolt 4, and with the latest Intel Evo feature, Surface Laptop 5 is more powerful than its predecessor.
It does not matter whether Microsoft''s Surface Laptop 5 is incorporating its very own Pluton security processor, just to mention that it is currently only inside the Ryzen 6000 "Rembrandt" processors. There may be multiple reasons for Microsoft to skip an AMD Ryzen 6000-based Surface, either due to poor feedback from last time or simply due to lack of supply for AMD 6000 chips.
In the case of business models, the new Surface Laptop 5 will come in both Windows 11 and Windows 10 versions. This might be because many businesses are reluctant to move back to Windows 11 according to the most recent survey findings.
The 13.5" and 15" Surface Laptop 5 SKUs, as well as warranty information, are included in the full specification details.
Operating System:
Exterior:
- Surface Laptop 5 13.5:
- 12.1 inch (308 mm) X 8.8 inch (223 mm) X .57 inch (14.5 mm)
- Weight: Fabric 2.80 lbs (1,272 g) or Metal 2.86 lbs (1,297 g)
- Surface Laptop 5 15:
- 13.4 inch (340 mm) X 9.6 inch (244 mm) X .58 inch (14.7 mm)
- Weight: 3.44 lbs (1,560 g)
- 12.1 inch (308 mm) X 8.8 inch (223 mm) X .57 inch (14.5 mm)
- Weight: Fabric 2.80 lbs (1,272 g) or Metal 2.86 lbs (1,297 g)
- 13.4 inch (340 mm) X 9.6 inch (244 mm) X .58 inch (14.7 mm)
- Weight: 3.44 lbs (1,560 g)
- 12.1 inch (308 mm) X 8.8 inch (223 mm) X .57 inch (14.5 mm)
- Weight: Fabric 2.80 lbs (1,272 g) or Metal 2.86 lbs (1,297 g)
- 13.4 inch (340 mm) X 9.6 inch (244 mm) X .58 inch (14.7 mm)
- Weight: 3.44 lbs (1,560 g)
Colors:
- Surface Laptop 5 13.5 colors: Platinum with Alcantara , Sage, Matte Black, and Sandstone
- Surface Laptop 5 15 colors: Platinum and Matte Black
Display:
- Surface Laptop 5 13.5:
- Screen: 13.5 PixelSense Display
- Resolution: 2256 x 1504 (201 PPI)
- Dolby Vision IQ2 support
- Touch: 10-point multi-touch
- Surface Laptop 5 15:
- Screen: 15 PixelSense Display
- Resolution: 2496 x 1664 (201 PPI)
- Dolby Vision IQ 2 support
- Touch: 10-point multi-touch
- Screen: 13.5 PixelSense Display
- Resolution: 2256 x 1504 (201 PPI)
- Dolby Vision IQ2 support
- Touch: 10-point multi-touch
- Screen: 15 PixelSense Display
- Resolution: 2496 x 1664 (201 PPI)
- Dolby Vision IQ 2 support
- Touch: 10-point multi-touch
- Screen: 13.5 PixelSense Display
- Resolution: 2256 x 1504 (201 PPI)
- Dolby Vision IQ2 support
- Touch: 10-point multi-touch
- Screen: 15 PixelSense Display
- Resolution: 2496 x 1664 (201 PPI)
- Dolby Vision IQ 2 support
- Touch: 10-point multi-touch
CPU:
- Consumer:
- Surface Laptop 5 13.5:
- 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1235U processor
- 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1255U processor (All SKUs are built on the Intel Evo platform)
- Surface Laptop 5 15:
- 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1255U processor (All SKUs are built on the Intel Evo platform)
- Surface Laptop 5 13.5:
- Commercial:
- Surface Laptop 5 13.5
- 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1245U processor
- 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1265U processor (All SKUs are built on the Intel Evo platform)
- Surface Laptop 5 15
- 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1265U processor (All SKUs are built on the Intel Evo platform)
- Surface Laptop 5 13.5
- Surface Laptop 5 13.5:
- 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1235U processor
- 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1255U processor (All SKUs are built on the Intel Evo platform)
- Surface Laptop 5 15:
- 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1255U processor (All SKUs are built on the Intel Evo platform)
- 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1235U processor
- 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1255U processor (All SKUs are built on the Intel Evo platform)
- 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1255U processor (All SKUs are built on the Intel Evo platform)
- Surface Laptop 5 13.5
- 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1245U processor
- 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1265U processor (All SKUs are built on the Intel Evo platform)
- Surface Laptop 5 15
- 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1265U processor (All SKUs are built on the Intel Evo platform)
- 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1245U processor
- 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1265U processor (All SKUs are built on the Intel Evo platform)
- 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1265U processor (All SKUs are built on the Intel Evo platform)
- Surface Laptop 5 13.5:
- 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1235U processor
- 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1255U processor (All SKUs are built on the Intel Evo platform)
- Surface Laptop 5 15:
- 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1255U processor (All SKUs are built on the Intel Evo platform)
- 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1235U processor
- 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1255U processor (All SKUs are built on the Intel Evo platform)
- 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1255U processor (All SKUs are built on the Intel Evo platform)
- 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1235U processor
- 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1255U processor (All SKUs are built on the Intel Evo platform)
- 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1255U processor (All SKUs are built on the Intel Evo platform)
- Surface Laptop 5 13.5
- 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1245U processor
- 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1265U processor (All SKUs are built on the Intel Evo platform)
- Surface Laptop 5 15
- 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1265U processor (All SKUs are built on the Intel Evo platform)
- 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1245U processor
- 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1265U processor (All SKUs are built on the Intel Evo platform)
- 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1265U processor (All SKUs are built on the Intel Evo platform)
- 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1245U processor
- 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1265U processor (All SKUs are built on the Intel Evo platform)
- 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1265U processor (All SKUs are built on the Intel Evo platform)
Graphics:
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory:
- 8GB, 16GB, or 32GB LPDDR5x RAM
Storage:
- Removable solid-state drive (SSD) options: 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB
Security:
- Commercial
- TPM 2.0 chip for enterprise-grade security and BitLocker support
- Enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello face sign-in
- Windows 11 Secured-core PC
- Consumer
- Firmware TPM 2.0 is a security processor that is designed to give you peace of mind.
- Windows Hello face sign-in
- Windows 11 Secured-core PC
- TPM 2.0 chip for enterprise-grade security and BitLocker support
- Enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello face sign-in
- Windows 11 Secured-core PC
- Firmware TPM 2.0 is a security processor that is designed to give you peace of mind.
- Windows Hello face sign-in
- Windows 11 Secured-core PC
- TPM 2.0 chip for enterprise-grade security and BitLocker support
- Enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello face sign-in
- Windows 11 Secured-core PC
- Firmware TPM 2.0 is a security processor that is designed to give you peace of mind.
- Windows Hello face sign-in
- Windows 11 Secured-core PC
Connectivity and connection
- Wi-Fi 6: 802.11ax compatible
- Bluetooth Wireless 5.1 technology
Battery Life:
- Surface Laptop 5 13.5
- Up to 18 hours of typical device usage
- Surface Laptop 5 15
- Up to 17 hours of typical device usage
- Up to 18 hours of typical device usage
- Up to 17 hours of typical device usage
- Up to 18 hours of typical device usage
- Up to 17 hours of typical device usage
Cameras:
- Windows Hello Face Authentication camera
- 720p HD front facing camera
Audio:
- Dual far-field Studio Mics
- Omnisonic Speakers with Dolby Atmos
Ports:
- 1 x USB-C with USB 4.0/Thunderbolt
- 4 1 x USB-A 3.1
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- 1 x Surface Connect port
Sensors:
- Ambient light sensor
Software:
- Consumer
- Windows 11 Home
- Preloaded Microsoft 365 Apps
- Microsoft 365 Family 30-day trial
- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 30-day trial(Not available in China)
- Commercial
- Windows 11 Pro or Windows 10 Pro
- Preloaded Microsoft 365 Apps
- Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Microsoft 365 Business Premium, or Microsoft 365 Apps 30-day trial
- Windows 11 Home
- Preloaded Microsoft 365 Apps
- Microsoft 365 Family 30-day trial
- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 30-day trial(Not available in China)
- Windows 11 Pro or Windows 10 Pro
- Preloaded Microsoft 365 Apps
- Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Microsoft 365 Business Premium, or Microsoft 365 Apps 30-day trial
- Windows 11 Home
- Preloaded Microsoft 365 Apps
- Microsoft 365 Family 30-day trial
- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 30-day trial(Not available in China)
- Windows 11 Pro or Windows 10 Pro
- Preloaded Microsoft 365 Apps
- Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Microsoft 365 Business Premium, or Microsoft 365 Apps 30-day trial
Power Supply:
- 60W power supply with additional 5W USB A charging Port
In the Box:
- Surface Laptop 5 13.5 and 15:
- Power Supply
- Quick Start Guide
- Safety and warranty documents
- Power Supply
- Quick Start Guide
- Safety and warranty documents
- Power Supply
- Quick Start Guide
- Safety and warranty documents
Compatible Pen and Accessories
- Designed for Surface Pen
- Supports Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP)
Rentability (commercial only)
- Replaceable components include:
- SSD
- Display and Display Enclosure (AB Cover module)
- Palm Rest and Keyboard Cover
- Battery with Bottom Enclosure
- Motherboard
- Charging Port (Surface Connector)
- Thermal Module
- Thermal pad and Desense tape
- Feet
- SSD
- Display and Display Enclosure (AB Cover module)
- Palm Rest and Keyboard Cover
- Battery with Bottom Enclosure
- Motherboard
- Charging Port (Surface Connector)
- Thermal Module
- Thermal pad and Desense tape
- Feet
- SSD
- Display and Display Enclosure (AB Cover module)
- Palm Rest and Keyboard Cover
- Battery with Bottom Enclosure
- Motherboard
- Charging Port (Surface Connector)
- Thermal Module
- Thermal pad and Desense tape
- Feet
Warranty: A 1-year limited hardware warranty
Here are several examples of the device available at your regional Microsoft office.