Microsoft officially introduces the Surface Laptop 5 with an unchanged design, running solely on Intel processors, and featuring Thunderbolt 4 connectivity.

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The Surface Laptop 5 has been unveiled with notable configuration updates while maintaining the same design as the previous generation. Confirming recent leaks, Microsoft only offers Intel processor options, omitting AMD, and exclusively utilizes Alder Lake-U processors to balance performance and battery life. Pricing for the Surface Laptop 5 starts at $999 for the 13.5' version and $1299 for the 15' version.The Surface Laptop 5 continues to offer two screen sizes: 13.5' and 15', equipped with PixelSense display technology featuring resolutions of 2256 x 1504 px (13.5') and 2496 x 1664 px (15') respectively, with a 3:2 aspect ratio. The display supports Dolby Vision IQ, an upgraded version of Dolby Vision, promising enhanced HDR experience. However, the refresh rate remains at 60 Hz instead of 120 Hz like the Surface Laptop Studio. The bezels around the screen remain thick as before, unlike the slimmed-down edges of the Surface Pro 9, and the webcam retains its 720p resolution instead of being upgraded to 1080p.

In terms of specifications, Microsoft also provides a brief explanation of why the company does not offer AMD options for the Surface Laptop 5. Pete Kyriacou - Vice President of Program Management at Microsoft, stated: 'We are focusing on releasing Intel 12th generation processors. We have a strong partnership with AMD and will continue to work with them on long-term projects, but for the Surface Laptop 5, we do not have AMD variants.'The Surface Laptop 5 will feature options with Intel's Alder Lake-U CPUs. The 15' version will only offer Core i7 options.

Core i5-1235U - 10 cores 12 threads, 2 P cores up to 4.4 GHz + 8 E cores up to 3.3 GHz, 12 MB cache, 15 W + Iris Xe Graphics 80 EU
Core i7-1255U - 10 cores 12 threads, 2 P cores up to 4.7 GHz + 8 E cores up to 3.5 GHz, 12 MB cache, 15 W + Iris Xe Graphics 96 EU

This processor lineup, as claimed by Microsoft, delivers over 50% higher performance compared to the previous generation, along with improved battery life. The 13.5' Surface Laptop can achieve a maximum of 18 hours, while the Surface Laptop 5 achieves 17 hours under normal usage. It's unclear if the battery capacity of these two versions has been upgraded, but this battery life is only slightly better than the Surface Laptop 4 generation by about 1 hour of usage and still falls short of the 19-hour mark of the AMD-powered Surface Laptop 4.

RAM and SSD options for the Surface Laptop 5 are identical to the Surface Laptop 4. RAM includes capacities of 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB, while SSD options range from 256 GB to 1 TB. The new aspect in this generation is that RAM will be LPDDR5X instead of LPDDR4X, non-upgradable. However, SSDs can still be upgraded with a short-form factor.

The connectivity ports on the Surface Laptop 5 include 1 USB-C port, 1 USB-A port (USB 3.1), a 3.5mm audio combo jack, and Surface Connect. However, Microsoft has upgraded the USB-C port to support Thunderbolt 4/USB4. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth standards have also been upgraded to Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1.

The dimensions of the Surface Laptop 5 are identical to those of the Surface Laptop 4, with a slightly heavier weight of just a few grams. In terms of color, Microsoft introduces a new color, Sage - a light green, alongside existing colors like Platinum, Matte Black, and Sandstone. The Alcantara fabric material has also been brought to the wrist rest area with the Platinum shell color option. These are the color and finish options for the 13.5' version, while the 15' version only comes in Platinum and Matte Black.Prices of Surface Laptop 5 variants13.5' version

Core i5, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD - $999
Core i5, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD - $1299
Core i5, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD - $1499
Core i7, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD - $1699

15' version

Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD - $1299
Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD - $1499
Core i7, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD - $1799
Core i7, 32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD - $2399

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key design features of the Surface Laptop 5 compared to its predecessor?

The Surface Laptop 5 maintains the same design as the previous generation, featuring thick bezels around the screen, and it still offers a 720p webcam. No significant design changes have been made.

What processor options are available for the Surface Laptop 5?

The Surface Laptop 5 exclusively offers Intel Alder Lake-U processors, with Core i5 and Core i7 options. Microsoft has opted not to include AMD processors in this generation.

What is the maximum battery life for the Surface Laptop 5 models?

The 1' Surface Laptop 5 can achieve up to 18 hours of battery life, while the 15' version provides about 17 hours under normal usage conditions.

What are the RAM and SSD options for the Surface Laptop 5?

The Surface Laptop 5 offers RAM options of 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB, while SSD options range from 256 GB to 1 TB, with RAM now being LPDDR5X and not upgradable.

What are the connectivity features of the Surface Laptop 5?

The Surface Laptop 5 includes a USB-C port supporting Thunderbolt 4, a USB-A port, a mm audio jack, and Surface Connect. It also supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1.

What are the starting prices for different Surface Laptop 5 configurations?

The 1' Surface Laptop 5 starts at $999 for the Core i5 model with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD, while the 15' version begins at $1299 for the Core i7 model.