In the coming weeks, Microsoft is expected to announce the next generation Surface Laptop lineup. Today, the official tech specs of the Surface Laptop 5 lineup got leaked online. As expected, Microsoft will be using 12th Gen Intel Core processors and AMD Ryzen 5 6000 series processors in both 13-inch and 15-inch variants.
The AMD variants of the laptop will be delivering 2 hours more battery life than the Intel counterparts. Also, customers can configure the Surface Laptop with up to 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD.
Also, Microsoft has included a 120Hz PixelSense Flow display for better viewing experience. For super fast wired connectivity, Microsoft has included a couple of Thunderbolt 4 ports in Surface Laptop 5. You can find the full specs below.
Surface Laptop 5 Tech specs:
Scenarios:
New Improved design with PixelSense Flow 120Hz display for everyday productivity Microsoft 365, streaming music and shows, Microsoft Teams and video calls, shopping, and browsing
Dimensions:
- Surface Laptop 5 13.5″: 12.1″ x 8.8″ x 0.56″ (308 mm x 223 mm x 14.22 mm)
- Surface Laptop 5 15″: 13.4″ x 9.6″ x 0.57″ (339.5 mm x 244 mm x 14.5 mm)
Display:
- Surface Laptop 5 13.5″: Screen: 13.5″ PixelSense Flow Display Resolution: 2256 x 1504 (201 PPI) Aspect ratio: 3:2 Contrast ratio: 1500:1 Surface Pen* enabled Touch: 10 point multi-touch Dolby Vision support
- Surface Laptop 5 15″: Screen: 15″ PixelSense Flow Display Resolution: 2496 x 1664 (201 PPI) Aspect ratio: 3:2 Contrast ratio: 1500:1 Surface Pen* enabled Touch: 10 point multi-touch Dolby Vision support
Memory:
- Surface Laptop 5 13.5″ and 15″: 8GB, 16GB or 32GB LPDDR4X
- RAM Note: AMD Ryzen Microsoft Surface Edition processor only available in select configurations.
Processor:
Surface Laptop 5 13.5″:
- 12th Generation Intel Core i5-1240P processor
- 12th Generation Intel Core i7-1280P processor
- AMD Ryzen 5 6680U Mobile Processor with Radeon Graphics Microsoft Surface Edition (6 cores)
Surface Laptop 5 15″:
- 12th Generation Intel Core i7-1280P processor
- AMD Ryzen 7 6980U Mobile Processor with Radeon Graphics Microsoft Surface Edition (8 cores)
Battery life:
- Surface Laptop 5 13.5″ with AMD Ryzen Microsoft Surface Edition processor: Up to 21 hours of battery life (for typical device usage)
- Surface Laptop 5 15″ with AMD Ryzen Microsoft Surface Edition processor: Up to 19.5 hours of battery life (for typical device usage)
- Surface Laptop 5 13.5″ with Intel Core processor: Up to 19 hours of battery life (for typical device usage)
- Surface Laptop 5 15″ with Intel Core processor: Up to 17.5 hours of battery life (for typical device usage)
Battery capacities:
- Battery Capacity Nominal (WH) 58
- Battery Capacity Min (WH) 56.3
Graphics:
- Surface Laptop 5 powered by 12th Gen Intel Core: Intel Iris xe Graphics
- Surface Laptop 5 powered by AMD Ryzen Microsoft Surface Edition: AMD Radeon Graphics
Storage:
- Removable solid-state drive (SSD)” options: 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB
- Note: AMD Ryzen Microsoft Surface Edition processor only available in select configurations.
Connections:
- 2 x USB-C with USB 4.0/Thunderbolt 4
- 1 x USB-A
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- 1 x Surface Connect port
Security:
- Firmware TPM for enterprise-grade security and BitLocker support Enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello face sign-in
Cameras, video, and audio:
- Windows Hello face authentication camera (front-facing)
- 1080p resolution front facing camera
- Dual far-field Studio Mics
- Quad Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Atmos
Software:
- Windows 11 Home
- Microsoft 365 Family 30-day trial
Wireless:
- Wi-Fi 6: 802.11ax compatible
- Bluetooth Wireless 5.1 technology
- Sensors Ambient light sensor
Exterior Casing:
- Aluminum Power and Volume buttons on keyboard
Surface Laptop 5 13.5″ colors:
- Platinum with Alcantara material palm rest
- Ice Blue with Alcantara material palm rest
- Matte Black with metal palm rest
- Sandstone with metal palm rest
Surface Laptop 5 15″ colors:
- Platinum with metal palm rest
- Matte Black with metal palm rest
What’s in the box:
- Surface Laptop 5 13.5″ and 15″:
- Power Supply Quick Start Guide Safety and warranty documents
Warranty:
- 1-year limited hardware warranty
Weight:
- Surface Laptop 5 13.5″ in Platinum and Ice Blue Alcantara: 2.79 lbs (1,265 g)
- Surface Laptop 5 13.5″ in Matte Black and Sandstone metal: 2.84 lbs (1,288 g)
- Surface Laptop 5 15″ in Platinum and Matte Black metal: 3.40 lbs (1,542 g)
Best-in-class support from Microsoft Store:
- 60-day return policy
- 90 days of free technical phone support
- Free virtual workshops and training
Keyboard layout Activation:
- Moving keys Layout: QWERTY, full row of function keys (F1-F12) Windows key and dedicated buttons for media controls, screen brightness Backlight
