For Microsoft’s big event this year, besides unveiling the Surface Pro 9 as its main product line, the company also has another big surprise to launch the Surface Laptops 5, the luxury flagship notebook. Premium assembly design This year comes with 2 screen sizes to choose from as usual, 13.5 and 15 inches, but upgrade the new CPU to Intel 12th Gen with standard support. Intel EVO already
Overall, Surface Laptop 5 hasn’t changed much from Laptop 4. It still comes with a 3:2 PixelSense touchscreen with a density of 201 pixels per inch. Multi-touch up to 10 points on both screen sizes, Dolby Vision IQ support and Surface Pen support, Omnisonic stereo speakers, built-in big sound, Dolby Atmos support, sound quality is recognized as top-tier notebooks. Windows always
The connection port is still available as usual, including USB-C x 1 channel, USB-A 3.1 x 1 channel, 3.5 mm headphone hole, but this year there is an upgrade to the USB-C port. type Thunderbolt 4 (USB4) can transfer data at maximum speeds of 40 Gbps.
The front camera uses the same one that was upgraded last year. HD resolution, ƒ/2.0 aperture, 1.4 μm pixel size, Windows Hello support, guarantees good use even in low light conditions. In the same position, there are dual Studio Mics to support voice capture from a distance.
After passing the EVO standard, the battery is claimed to be able to use continuously for a longer period of time, with the 15-inch model being the most used. 17 hours and 13.5-inch models up to 18 hours for general use This is longer than the previously claimed Surface Laptop 4, up to 16.5 hours and 17 hours, respectively.
Surface Laptop 5 13.5-inch model comes with two CPU options: Core i5-1245U and Core i7-1265U As for the 15-inch model, there is only one option. Core i7-1265U All models are integrated with Iris Xe Graphics GPUs. Claims that the overall performance is stronger from the previous model, higher. 50%
As for the memory, it has been upgraded from LPDDR4X to LPDDR5X Available in 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB RAM, plus 256GB, 512GB and 1TB SSDs (replaceable), there are four colors to choose from: Platinum, Matte Black, Sandstone. And a new color green (Sage). The keyboard material is available in both metal and Alcantara fabric. (only fabric type, Platinum color, 13.5 inch model)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 specs summary
13.5 inch model
- Core i5-1245U (2P+8E/12T) or Core i7-1265U (2P+8E/12T) EVO
- Iris Xe Graphics (onboard)
- 8GB, 16GB and 32GB LPDDR5X RAM
- SSD 256GB, 512GB and 1TB (swappable)
- 13.5 inch QHD+ 3:2 (2,256 x 1,504) touchscreen, 60 Hz, 201 PPI, Dolby Vision IQ compatible
- Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1
- Battery up to 18 hours, 60W fast charging (50% in 30 minutes)
- Weight: Alcantara fabric 1.27 kg. Metal model 1.3 kg.
- Proportion 30.8 cm. x 22.3 cm. x 1.45 cm.
- Windows 11 Home / Pro
15 inch model
- Core i7-1265U (2P+8E/12T) EVO
- Iris Xe Graphics (onboard)
- 8GB, 16GB and 32GB LPDDR5X RAM
- SSD 256GB, 512GB and 1TB (swappable)
- 15-inch QHD+ 3:2 (2,496 x 1,664) touchscreen, 60 Hz, 201 PPI, supports Dolby Vision IQ.
- Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1
- Up to 17 hours of battery, 60W fast charging (50% in 30 minutes)
- Weight Metal model 1.56 kg.
- Windows 11 Home / Pro
Microsoft hasn’t announced a price or release date for the Surface Laptop 5 yet, but it’s expected to start at the same price point as the original $999 and $1,299 based on screen size. So wait to follow more details soon.
Source: Microsoft (1)
