Microsoft Surface Intelligent Surface Laptop User Guide
- June 1, 2024
- Microsoft Surface
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Surface Laptop
Fact Sheet
May 2024
The fastest, most intelligent Surface Laptop ever.
The new Surface Laptop is not just faster—it’s smarter. Powered by Snapdragon® X Elite and Plus processors with an industry leading NPU, the new Surface Laptop unlocks new levels of speed and all-new AI experiences that enhance productivity and creativity. Experience visuals like never before on its stunning touchscreen display with razor-thin bezels. This light and stylish laptop delivers exceptionally long battery life, ultimate typing comfort now with a haptic touchpad, and a full HD Surface Studio Camera.
Powerful performance and exceptional battery life
Lightning-fast speed and AI-accelerated power for ultimate multitasking and
the longest battery life on any Surface.
Unlock new superpowers
Now with a Copilot key for instant access to your AI assistant, and new
enhanced AI features like Recall, Cocreator, Windows Studio Effects, and Live
Captions with live translation.
Immersive display with touch
Brilliant touchscreen display with HDR for brighter brights, darker darks, and
a wider range of colors, Dolby Vision IQ™ for cinematic viewing and 120Hz
refresh rate for smoother motions.
AI-enhanced camera & audio
Surface Studio Camera with AI-powered Windows Studio Effects and enhanced
sound with premium Omnisonic® Speakers, Dolby® Atmos, and Studio Mics to
amplify your impact.
Sleek and modern design
An evolution of our iconic Laptop design, now with razor-thin bezels.
Available in a choice of two sizes (13.8″ and 15″) and four stunning colors –
Platinum, Black, Sapphire, and Dune.
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Surface Laptop 13.8”
7th Edition
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Surface Laptop 15”
7th Edition
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Processor| 
Snapdragon® X Plus
Snapdragon® X Elit
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Snapdragon® X Elite
Neural Processing Unit (NPU)|
Qualcomm® Hexagon™ with 45 TOPS
Graphics|
Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU
Memory and Storage 1| Memory options:
16GB, 32GB, 64GB LPDDR5x RAM
Storage options:
Removable2 solid-state drive (Gen 4 SSD) 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Display
| Touchscreen: 13.8” PixelSense Flow™ Display
Resolution: 2304 x 1536 (201 PPI)
Aspect ratio: 3:2
Contrast ratio 1400:1
Dynamic refresh rate: up to 120Hz
Color profile: sRGB and Vivid
Individually color-calibrated display
Adaptive color
Adaptive contrast
Auto color management
Touch: 10-point multi-touch
Dolby Vision IQ™3
Corning
® Gorilla® Glass 5
SDR (Brightness): 600 nits maximum (typical)
HDR4 (Brightness): 600 nits peak luminance
| Touchscreen: 15” PixelSense Flow™ Display
Resolution: 2496 x 1664 (201 PPI)
Aspect ratio: 3:2
Contrast ratio: 1300:1
Dynamic refresh rate: up to 120Hz
Color profile: sRGB and Vivid
Individually color-calibrated display
Adaptive color
Adaptive contrast
Auto color management
Touch: 10-point multi-touch
Dolby Vision IQ™3
Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5
SDR (Brightness): 600 nits maximum (typical)
HDR4 (Brightness): 600 nits peak luminance
Size and weight 5| Length: 11.85 inches (301 mm)
Width: 8.67 inches (220 mm)
Height: 0.69 inches (17.5 mm)
Weight: 2.96 lbs (1.34 kg)
- 8.67 inches (220 mm)
- 11.85 inches (301 mm)
- 0.69 inches (17.5 mm)
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Length: 12.96 inches (329 mm)
Width: 9.41 inches (239 mm)
Height: 0.72 inches (18.29 mm)
Weight: 3.67 lbs (1.66 kg)
- 12.96 inches (329 mm)
- 9.41 inches (239 mm)
- 0.72 inches (18.29 mm)
Battery life| Up to 20 hours of local video playback6
Up to 13 hours of web browsing7
| Up to 22 hours of local video playback8
Up to 15 hours of web browsing9
Security| Enhanced security with Microsoft Pluton TPM 2.0
Windows 11 Secured-core PC
Windows Hello face authentication with Enhanced Sign-in Security
Microsoft Defender – for enhanced identity and privacy protection10
Camera| Full HD (1080p) front-facing Surface Studio Camera
Support for Windows Studio Effects
Windows Hello face authentication camera
Audio|
Dual Studio Mics with voice focus11
Omnisonic® Speakers with Dolby® Atmos®12
Support for Bluetooth® LE Audio
Ports and charging
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- USB-A 3.1
- USB-C® / USB 4
- Surface connect port
- MicroSDXC card reader (15″ only)
| 2X USB-C®/ USB 4 ports with support for:
Charging
Data transfer
DisplayPort 1.4a
Surface Thunderbolt™ 4 Dock & other accessories
Supports fast charging with minimum 65W power supply
via Surface Connect or USB-C®13USB-A 3.13.5 mm headphone jack
Surface Connect port
| 2X USB-C®/ USB 4 ports with support for:
Charging
Data transfer
DisplayPort 1.4a
Surface Thunderbolt™ 4 Dock & other accessories
Supports fast charging with minimum 65W power supply via Surface Connect or
USB-C®12USB-A 3.13.5 mm headphone jack
Surface Connect port
MicroSDXC card reader
Network and connectivity| Wi-Fi 714
Bluetooth® Wireless 5.4 technology
Software| Windows 11 Home
Exclusive Copilot+ PC experiences: Recall15, Window Studio Effects, Cocreator16, Live Captions with translation17, plus additional Copilot+ PC experiences in the future available through Windows Update
Preloaded Microsoft 365 Apps18
Microsoft 365 Family 30-day trial19
Microsoft Defender App20
Preloaded Xbox app
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 30-day trial21 (accessible through Xbox Cloud Gaming)
Exterior|
Casing: Anodized aluminum
Colors: Sapphire, Dune, Platinum, Black22
| Casing: Anodized aluminum
Colors: Platinum, Black22
What’s included in the box| Surface Laptop 13.8”
39W Power Supply
Quick Start Guide
Safety and warranty documents
| Surface Laptop 15”
65W Power Supply
Quick Start Guide
Safety and warranty documents
Sensors|
Ambient color sensor
Keyboard layout| Activation: Moving (mechanical) keys
Layout: QWERTY, full row of function keys (F1 – F12)
Windows key and dedicated buttons for media controls, screen brightness
Keyboard backlight
Copilot key23
Precision Haptic touchpad
Warranty 24| 1-year limited hardware warranty
Battery Capacities| Battery Capacity Nominal (Wh) 54
Battery Capacity Min (Wh) 52
| Battery Capacity Nominal (Wh) 66
Battery Capacity Min (Wh) 64
Accessibility| Surface precision haptic touchpad with adjustable click sensitivity, right click area, and adaptive touch mode
Compatible with Surface Adaptive Kit
Compatible with Microsoft Adaptive Accessories
Includes Windows Accessibility Features – Learn More Accessibility Features | Microsoft Accessibility
Discover more Microsoft Accessible Devices & Products – Accessible Devices & Products for PC & Gaming | Assistive Tech Accessories
Sustainability
Surface Laptop is designed with sustainability in mind| More recycled
materials
Enclosure is made with a minimum of 67.2% recycled content, including 100%
recycled aluminum alloy and 100% recycled rare earth metal25
Thoughtful packaging
76% recycled content in wood-based fiber packaging
Paper-based, minimizing plastic use
100% of our virgin paper sourced is FSC certified to be responsibly forested
More energy efficient
ENERGY STAR® certified More repairable
Easier to repair, with clear visual icons and built-in access to repair
instructions26
Surface Trade-in
We make trade-in and recycling convenient and secure with global programs.
Learn more at Microsoft Trade In & Recycling Program
Microsoft is committed to be carbon negative, water positive, and achieve zero waste by 2030. Learn more about how we design with sustainability in mind: Environmental Sustainability | Microsoft CSR , Microsoft Surface Sustainability – Microsoft Sustainability
Serviceability|
Replaceable components and self-repair information
1 System software uses significant storage space. Available storage is subject to change based on system software updates and apps usage. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. 1 TB = 1,000 GB. See Surface.com/Storage for more details.
2 Solid State Drive (SSD) Retention is only available on Microsoft Surface devices in which the SSD is marketed as removable per the Technical Specifications. Solid State Drive (SSD) Retention is included in both Extended Hardware Service Plus and Microsoft Complete for Business Plus and is also available as an Optional Add-on when purchasing Microsoft Extended Hardware Service and Microsoft Complete for Business. Devices returned to Microsoft with a missing Solid State Drive (SSD) are subject to a Solid State Drive (SSD) replacement fee unless the device is enrolled in the Drive (SSD) Retention offer.
3 Requires Dolby Vision® encoded content and video.
4 HDR requires HDR content and enabling HDR in device settings.
5 Might vary depending on manufacturing processes.
6 Local video playback: Testing conducted by Microsoft in April 2024 using preproduction software and preproduction Surface Laptop Snapdragon® X Plus C10 256GB, 16GB RAM devices. Testing consisted of full battery discharge during video playback of a .mov file through the Windows Media Player application in 1080p at 24 FPS. All settings were default except screen brightness set to 150 nits with Auto-brightness disabled. Wi-Fi was connected to a network. Tested with Windows 11. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage, and other factors.
7 Web browsing: Based on web browsing test. Testing conducted by Microsoft in April 2024 using preproduction software and preproduction Surface Laptop Snapdragon® X Plus C10 256GB, 16GB RAM devices. Testing consisted of full battery discharge while accessing eight popular websites over multiple open tabs through the browser. All settings were default except screen brightness set to 150 nits with Auto-Brightness disabled. Wi-Fi was connected to a network. Tested with Windows 11. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage, and other factors.
8 Local video playback: Testing conducted by Microsoft in April 2024 using preproduction software and preproduction Surface Laptop Snapdragon® X Elite C12 512GB, 16GB RAM devices. Testing consisted of full battery discharge during video playback of a .mov file through the Windows Media Player application in 1080p at 24 FPS. All settings were default except screen brightness set to 150 nits with Auto-brightness disabled. Wi-Fi was connected to a network. Tested with Windows 11. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage, and other factors.
9 Based on web browsing test. Testing conducted by Microsoft in April 2024 using preproduction software and preproduction Surface Laptop Snapdragon® X Elite C12 512GB, 16GB RAM devices. Testing consisted of full battery discharge while accessing eight popular websites over multiple open tabs through the browser. All settings were default except screen brightness set to 150 nits with Auto-Brightness disabled. Wi-Fi was connected to a network. Tested with Windows 11. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage, and other factors.
10 Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription required.
11 Voice focus requires activation, requires Windows 11 and is available in apps which use integrated device microphones and use certain Windows audio processing modes.
12 Requires Dolby® Atmos® encoded content/audio.
13 13.8″ Surface Laptop comes with 39 W Surface power supply. Fast charging (from 5% to 80%) is supported with minimum 45W Surface power supply or USB-C® PD charger, sold separately. Testing was conducted at Microsoft in February 2024, using pre-production devices, software, and minimum of 45W USB-C® charger under controlled conditions. The device was powered on to the desktop screen with default display brightness settings. Actual charge time will vary based on operating conditions. Measured at typical office ambient temperature of 23C
14 6GHz band not available in all regions.
15 Optimized for select languages (English, Chinese (simplified), French, German, Japanese, and Spanish. Content-based and storage limitations apply. See https://aka.ms/copilotpluspcs.
16 Microsoft Account required.
17 Currently supports translation for video and audio subtitles into English from 40+ languages. See https://aka.ms/copilotpluspcs
18 Requires license or subscription (sold separately) to activate and use.
19 Activation required. After 30 days, you will be charged the applicable monthly or annual subscription fee. Credit card required. Cancel any time to stop future charges. See Free Trial – Try Microsoft 365 for a month – Microsoft Store.
20 Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription required.
21 Activation required for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Xbox Game Pass ultimate 30 day trial accessible through Xbox.com/Play. You can use it to play games on Xbox One and Xbox Series Consoles, and stream select games where available to Surface Hillcrest through Xbox.com/Play and other supported devices. Not currently available in China.
22 Colors available on selected models only. Available colors, sizes, finishes, and processors may vary by store, market, and configuration.
23 Feature availability varies by market, see aka.ms/WindowsAIFeatures When Copilot for Windows is not available or enabled on the device, pressing the Copilot key will launch Windows Search.
24 Microsoft’s Limited Warranty is in addition to your consumer law rights.
25 Enclosure includes A Cover, C Bucket and D Cover. 100% recycled aluminum alloy in A Cover and C Bucket. 100% recycled rare earth metals in magnets. Based on validation performed by Underwriter Laboratories, Inc. using Environmental Claim Validation Procedure (ECVP) for Recycled Content, UL 2809-2, Second Edition, November 7, 2023.
26 Replacement components available through Surface Commercial authorized device resellers. Components can be replaced on-site by a skilled technician following Microsoft’s Service Guide. Microsoft tools (sold separately) may also be required. Availability of replacement components and service options may vary by product, market and over time. See [Surface service options – Surface | Microsoft Learn]. Opening and/or repairing your device can present electric shock, fire and personal injury risks and other hazards. Use caution if undertaking do-it-yourself repairs. Unless required by law, device damage caused during repair will not be covered under Microsoft’s Hardware Warranty or protection plans.