The Surface Laptop 5 gets a modest refresh with updated processors. The 13.5-inch model comes with either Intel Core i5-1235U or the Intel Core i7-1255U processors. Meanwhile, the 15-inch version only comes in a Core i7-1255U configuration. All models come with 8GB, 16GB or 32GB of LPDDR5x RAM, and up to 1TB of storage.
The 13.5-inch version is rated for up to
18 hours of “typical device usage” while the 15-incher is rated for 17 hours of
the same. Both displays are in 3:2 aspect ratio and are protected by Gorilla
Glass 5 (Gorilla Glass 3 if you opt for the Alcantara version of the laptop). The
Surface Laptops are fitted with one USB-C Thunderbolt 4 port, one USB-A port,
one Surface Connect port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
The Surface Pro Laptop 5 starts at US$ 999
for the 13.5-inch variant, though only in the Platinum color option. The base
model gets 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. Meanwhile, the 15-inch Surface Laptop 5
starts at US$ 1299 with the same amount of RAM and storage. All new Microsoft
Surface computers start shipping October 25.
