Microsoft has introduced the Surface Laptop 5 with 12th generation Intel Core i5/i7 processors built on the new Intel Evo platform and runs Windows 11 at the October (Fall) event ahead of Ignite 2022. The company unveiled the device alongside the Surface Pro 9, Surface Studio 2+ and other Surface accessories.
Microsoft is attempting to meet the need of a changing modern workforce with the new laptop. Looking to deliver a portable high-performance device that allows you to easily collaborate and multitask. The company notes the Surface Laptop 5 will deliver sleek portability, lightning-fast performance and multitasking power. It is also designed with an enhanced camera for more engaging video calls.

Surface Laptop 5 will start selling from $999.99 for the 13.5″ i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD model. Whilst the 13.5″ highest-end model i7, 16GB, 512 GB will sell for $1,699.99. The 15″ variant starts from $1,299.99 with the i7, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD whilst the highest end sells at $2,399.99 for the i7 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD. You can pre-order them now and they will be available starting October 25th in Platinum, Matte Black, Sandstone and Sage colours.
Watch and check out the complete device specifications, design and features of the latest generation Surface Laptop device.
Surface Laptop 5 specification
| Surface Laptop 5 13.5″ | Surface Laptop 5 15″ |
Dimensions | 308 x 223 x 14.5 mm | 340 x 244 x 14.7 mm |
Weight | 1.297kg | 1.56kg |
OS | Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro or Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro or Windows 11 Pro |
Display | 13.5” PixelSense, 2256 x 1504 (201 PPI), 3:2 aspect ratio Dolby Vision IQ support 10-point multi-touch | 15” PixelSense, 2496 x 1664 (201 PPI), 3:2 aspect ratio Dolby Vision IQ support 10-point multi-touch |
CPU | 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1235U 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1255U 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1245U 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1265U (Intel® EVO™) processor | 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1255U 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1265U (Intel® EVO™) processor |
Graphic | Intel® Iris® Xe graphics | Intel® Iris® Xe graphics |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11ax compatible, Bluetooth Wireless 5.1 | Wi-Fi 802.11ax compatible, Bluetooth Wireless 5.1 |
Color | Platinum with Alcantara®, Sage, Matte Black, and Sandstone | Platinum and Matte Black |
Memory | 8GB, 16GB (LPDDR5) | 8GB, 16GB, 32GB (LPDDR5) |
Storage | 256/512GB removable SSD | 256/512GB/1TB removable SSD |
Camera /Mic | 720p HD front-facing camera / Dual far-field Studio Mics | 720p HD front-facing camera / Dual far-field Studio Mics |
Audio | Omnisonic® Speakers with Dolby® Atmos®6 | Omnisonic® Speakers with Dolby® Atmos®6 |
Power supply | 60W power supply with an additional 5W USB A charging Port | 60W power supply with an additional 5W USB A charging Port |
Authentication | Fingerprint on Power Key | Fingerprint on Power Key |
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 | 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 |
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