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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Microsoft will host an event on October 12 2022 at 2 pm GMT, 5 pm EAT and make some announcements. The company put out a “save the date” invite with the details “Watch live to see what’s next [at] 10 am ET on October 12, 2022″. The invite poster doesn’t give many details save for the Windows 11 blossom image splashed with different colours.
In past October events, the company showcased new hardware as well as announced Windows features and updates. I’m not expecting this format to change even though Microsoft could mix things up. It also appears it might be online only as Microsoft hasn’t fully resumed in-person events.
A few days ago Panos Panay, Microsoft EVP, Chief Product Officer, Windows and Devices announced the Windows 11 2022 Update, noting an “additional set of experiences coming in October“. This event will give the company a good opportunity to demonstrate some features to consumers. Additionally, there have been rumours and leaks of the next generation of Microsoft Surface devices.
The guys over at Windows Central expect to see a new Surface Pro 9, Surface Laptop, and Surface Studio that combines both Intel and ARM and new colour configurations. Could we see a new dual-screen product category news, Surface Duo 3? Well, anything is possible since Panos has in the past been able to keep things tight-lipped.
We will bring you all the updates from the event, so be sure to check back. Let’s know what you think. What are you looking forward to seeing or hearing about at the Microsoft event on October 12?
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Meet the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio. The laptop that borrows heavily from the design and name of the Surface Laptop, Surface Studio, Surface Pro devices and even the Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel. Whether you call it a weird or an interesting form factor, Microsoft is introducing it as a replacement to the Surface Book line. But is the new device a worthy successor to the Surface Book?
The 14.4″ Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio runs on the latest quad-core 11th Gen Intel Core H Series processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti laptop GPU. It is available with 16 or 32GB RAM, and 256GB up to 2TB SSD storage. Oh, it also has an upgradeable SSD and comes with a thunderbolt 4 port. Weighs about 1.8kg and battery life estimations show up to 19 hours of typical device usage. Check out the full device specifications and models.
Introducing Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio + specifications
Unboxing and Hands-On with Zac Bowden, Windows Central
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio review with Lisa Gade, MobileTechReview
The Surface Laptop Studio starts retailing at $ $1599.99 and is available in select markets. It is expected to become available in other markets including South Africa, Egypt and the UAE in early 2022.
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Microsoft is introducing the Surface Laptop Studio as a replacement to the Surface Book line. The name and design suggest it borrows heavily from the Surface Laptop, Surface Studio and even the Surface Pro devices. It isn’t your conventional laptop by design, but Microsoft has a reason. It is a powerhouse device designed for developers, creative pros, designers and gamers. But as usual, the question is how will it stack up against Apple’s MacBook.
The 14.4″ Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio runs on the latest quad-core 11th Gen Intel Core H Series processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti laptop GPU. It has a screen resolution of 2400 x 1600 and 201 PPI maintaining the famous 3:2 aspect ratio. 16GB up to 32GB of RAM and removable SSD storage starting from 256GB up to 2TB. Battery life estimations show up to 19 hours of typical device usage.
Microsoft says the feedback it got from Surface Book users was that they wanted a workstation with more power. They also wanted a device they can easily detach the screen and move around with. Interestingly this is Microsoft’s answer to that. The screen can’t be detached but like the Surface Pro models, you can adjust the kickstand to change the mode. But Microsoft isn’t calling it the kickstand here.
Price and release date
It starts at $1599.99 and you can pre-order it now and get it on 5th October 2021 when Windows 11 becomes generally available. Unfortunately, it will only be available in select markets, mostly the US, for now. But will come to other markets in 2022.
Watch the video below to find out everything new including design, specifications, and hands-on review about the Surface Laptop Studio.
Surface Laptop Studio full device specifications
Dimensions
12.72” x 8.98” x 0.746” ( 323.28 mm x 228.32 mm x 18.94 mm )
Display
Screen: 14.4” PixelSense™ Flow DisplayRefresh rate: up to 120Hz Resolution: 2400 x 1600 (201 PPI) Aspect ratio: 3:2 Contrast ratio: 1500:1 Surface Pen enabled Touch: 10-point multi-touchDolby Vision® support3
Memory
16GB or 32GB LPDDR4x RAM
Processor
Quad-core 11th Gen Intel® Core™ H35 i5-11300H Quad-core 11th Gen Intel® Core™ H35 i7-11370H
Accessories Support
Integrated Surface Slim Pen 2* storage for charging compatible with Surface Dial* off-screen interaction
Security
Hardware TPM 2.0 chip for enterprise security and BitLocker support enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello face sign-in Windows enhanced hardware security
Software
Windows 11 Home, Preloaded Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Home 30-day trial Preloaded, Xbox App Xbox Game Pass Ultimate one month trial
2 x USB 4.0 with Thunderbolt™ 4 technologies support 3.5mm headphone jack 1 x Surface Connect port
Cameras, video, and audio
Windows Hello face authentication camera (front-facing)1080p resolution front-facing camera. Dual far-field Studio MicsQuad Omnisonic™ speakers with Dolby Atmos®
Wireless
Wi-Fi 6: 802.11ax compatible Bluetooth Wireless 5.1 technology Xbox Wireless built-in
Exterior
Casing: Magnesium and AluminumColor: Platinum
Warranty
1-year limited hardware warranty
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 Backlight
Battery capacities
Battery Capacity Nominal (WH): 58.0Battery Capacity Min (WH): 56.3
Hinge
Dynamic Woven Hinge made of woven fabric with embedded cables that can bend 180 degrees
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Meet the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4, the latest or should I say the 2021 version of the Surface Laptop. It looks very similar to the Surface Laptop 3 in design but has a massive internal upgrade. It comes with two processor types; an 11th generation (gen) Intel processor and a custom AMD Ryzen Surface edition processor. It is also designed in 13″ and 15′ models. Let’s take a look at the device designed and optimized for Microsoft experiences.
Introducing Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Specifications
Surface Laptop 4 13.5”
Surface Laptop 4 15”
weight
1,265 g – 1,288 g
1,542 g
Resolution
2256 x 1504 (201 PPI)
2496 x 1664 (201 PPI)
Memory
8GB, 16GB or 32GB LPDDR4x RAM
8GB, 16GB or 32GB LPDDR4x RAM
Processor
Quad Core 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7 processor AMD Ryzen™ 5 4680U Mobile Processor with Radeon™ Graphics Microsoft Surface® Edition (6 cores) Quad Core 11th Intel® Core™ i7-1185G7 processor
Quad Core 11th Intel® Core™ i7-1185G7 processor AMD Ryzen™ 7 4980U Mobile Processor with Radeon™ Graphics Microsoft Surface® Edition (8 cores)
Storage
256GB, 512GB, or 1TB
256GB, 512GB, or 1TB
Ports
1 x USB-C 1 x USB-A 3.5 mm headphone jack 1 x Surface Connect port
1 x USB-C 1 x USB-A 3.5 mm headphone jack 1 x Surface Connect port
Battery Life
13.5″ with AMD Ryzen – 19 hrs 13.5″ with Intel – 17 hrs
15″ with AMD Ryzen – 17.5 hrs 15″ with Intel – 16.5 hrs
Unboxing and first Impressions with Judner Aura, UrAvgConsumer
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13″ and 15″ review with Tom, The Tech Chap
Surface Laptop 4 starts retailing at $999.99 and is available to order in select markets. It is expected to become available in other markets including South Africa and the UAE in the coming weeks.
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