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General

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Series

Framework Laptop 133Press releaseframe.work/blog/introducing-the-framework-laptop-13-powered-by-amd-ryzen-ai-300-seriesRead 15 October 2026Post title: Framework Laptop 13 powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series.

Surface Laptop5Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2025/05/06/introducing-all-new-surface-copilot-pcs-the-surface-pro-12-inch-and-surface-laptop-13-inchRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

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EP2-369814Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1889087-REG/microsoft_ep2_36981_13_surface_laptop_copilot.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact US retail SKU EP2-36981, Platinum, Snapdragon X Plus 8-core, 16 GB LPDDR5x and 256 GB UFS.

GTIN / EAN

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1963885696634Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1889087-REG/microsoft_ep2_36981_13_surface_laptop_copilot.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact US EP2-36981 product listing: UPC 196388569663. Search-indexed retailer text was readable, while a direct fetch reached a JavaScript challenge.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

25 February 20253Press releaseframe.work/blog/introducing-the-framework-laptop-13-powered-by-amd-ryzen-ai-300-seriesRead 15 October 2026Framework blog post dated 25 Feb 2025 announces the Laptop 13 powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series.

6 May 20255Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2025/05/06/introducing-all-new-surface-copilot-pcs-the-surface-pro-12-inch-and-surface-laptop-13-inchRead 5 October 2026

Status

Available2Maker product pageframe.work/products/laptop13-diy-amd-ai300Read 15 October 2026Product is listed with a ship time of 5 business days. Several options showed out of stock when read, so availability varies. Framework also sells refurbished units and the mainboard on its marketplace.

Available8Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-13-inch-featuresRead 7 October 2026Exact first-edition Snapdragon user guide links the device as available to purchase. Current consumer store still offers the retained 16 GB / 256 GB configuration.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$8995Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2025/05/06/introducing-all-new-surface-copilot-pcs-the-surface-pro-12-inch-and-surface-laptop-13-inchRead 5 October 2026Maker launch announcement states starting $899, retained literal claim. Current higher store prices and retailer $899.99 wording are not launch evidence.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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US5Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2025/05/06/introducing-all-new-surface-copilot-pcs-the-surface-pro-12-inch-and-surface-laptop-13-inchRead 5 October 2026Maker US launch page names US Best Buy and Amazon distribution. Exact US retail SKU corroborates availability.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Platinum4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1889087-REG/microsoft_ep2_36981_13_surface_laptop_copilot.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Segment

Ultrabook3Press releaseframe.work/blog/introducing-the-framework-laptop-13-powered-by-amd-ryzen-ai-300-seriesRead 15 October 2026Framework describes a thin, modular laptop. Tom's Hardware reviews it as an ultraportable.

Ultrabook5Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2025/05/06/introducing-all-new-surface-copilot-pcs-the-surface-pro-12-inch-and-surface-laptop-13-inchRead 5 October 2026

Form factor

Clamshell6Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/framework-laptop-13-amd-ryzen-ai-300-series-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review photos and text show an ordinary hinged clamshell with a top-hinged touchpad and a standard keyboard deck.

Clamshell7Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/726/2025/05/Surface-Laptop-13-inch-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026Fact sheet cover picture shows a hinged lid over a keyboard base with one display. No convertible, detachable or dual-screen mode is described.

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width296.63Depth228.98Thickness (max)15.85mm(11.7 × 9 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Page says 15.85mm x 296.63mm x 228.98mm. The single thickness is stored as the maximum thickness. Tom's Hardware measures 11.68 x 9.01 x 0.62 inches, which matches.

Width285.65Depth214.14Thickness (max)15.6mm(11.2 × 8.4 × 0.6 in)2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-13-inch-1st-edition-certified-refurbished/8mzbmmcjznrsRead 5 October 2026Size and weight table. Maker length 285.65 mm runs across the display, stored as chassis width. Front-to-back width 214.14 mm is stored as depth. Height 15.6 mm.

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

1.3kg(2.9 lb)1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Page says 1.3kg for the chassis. Tom's Hardware lists 2.87 pounds, which is 1.30 kg. Weight varies with the chosen memory, storage and expansion cards.

1.22kg(2.7 lb)2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-13-inch-1st-edition-certified-refurbished/8mzbmmcjznrsRead 5 October 2026Maker published laptop mass 1.22 kg. Manufacturing variation qualified by maker.

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Top Cover - CNC. The sustainability text says 75 percent pre-consumer recycled aluminum top cover.

Aluminium2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-13-inch-1st-edition-certified-refurbished/8mzbmmcjznrsRead 5 October 2026Exterior table specifies anodised aluminium casing.

Bottom material

Aluminium1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Page says aluminum formed Input Cover and Bottom Cover.

Aluminium2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-13-inch-1st-edition-certified-refurbished/8mzbmmcjznrsRead 5 October 2026Exterior table specifies anodised aluminium casing.

Max hinge angle

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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

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Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

13.5in(34.3 cm)1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026

13in(33 cm)1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv3Read 5 October 2026Maker footnote 5. Full-rectangle diagonal is 13 inches, actual rounded-corner viewable area is smaller.

Native resolution

2880 × 1920px1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Both displays are 13.5 inch, 3:2 matte panels. The 2.8K option is stored: 2880 x 1920. The 2.2K option is 2256 x 1504 at 60 Hz and over 400 nits. The reference is the 2.8K option because Tom's Hardware measured it.

1920 × 1280px2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-13-inch-1st-edition-certified-refurbished/8mzbmmcjznrsRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

256.4ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

177.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

IPS6Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/framework-laptop-13-amd-ryzen-ai-300-series-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says Framework outfitted the test system with its premium 13.5-inch 2880 x 1920 IPS display at 120 Hz.

IPS9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Superfluous-and-too-expensive-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-13-with-the-Snapdragon-X-Plus-review.1031698.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specifications and Display sections explicitly state IPS. These shared original-model hardware facts are corroborated by the single-display consumer family description. Review measurements and panel part number from the 512 GB unit are excluded.

Backlight

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Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

Matte1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026

Glossy9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Superfluous-and-too-expensive-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-13-with-the-Snapdragon-X-Plus-review.1031698.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specifications list glossy: yes for the original 13-inch 1920 x 1280 IPS display. Single-display consumer hardware fact only.

Touchscreen

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Yes2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-13-inch-1st-edition-certified-refurbished/8mzbmmcjznrsRead 5 October 2026

Stylus

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None1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv3Read 5 October 2026Footnote 7 explicitly excludes pen input and Surface Pen/Surface Slim Pen compatibility.

Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

AFramework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2880	1920	120

Source1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 20262.8K display row says 120Hz refresh rate. No variable refresh rate claim is on the AI 300 spec page, so none is stored.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition, 2025)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
1920	1280	60

Source2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-13-inch-1st-edition-certified-refurbished/8mzbmmcjznrsRead 5 October 2026Display table explicitly publishes maximum 60 Hz at native 1920 x 1280. Manual switching is not entered as VRR.

Max refresh rate

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

500nits1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Row says >500nit brightness. The qualifier is over 500. 500 is stored as the published floor. The 2.2K display row says >400nit.

400nits7Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/726/2025/05/Surface-Laptop-13-inch-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026Display table, page 4. Brightness: 400 nits maximum (typical). Original Snapdragon consumer hardware, not later Intel or X2 hardware.

Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

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sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

100%1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Row says 100% sRGB color gamut. The method (coverage or volume) is not published, so this is a maker claim of unspecified type.

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

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Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

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Yes2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-13-inch-1st-edition-certified-refurbished/8mzbmmcjznrsRead 5 October 2026Maker Display table specifies an individually colour-calibrated display on the first-edition consumer model.

Second display

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Processor

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Processor

AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 3701Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Processor list on the page: Ryzen AI 5 340, Ryzen AI 7 350 and Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (12 cores, 24 threads, up to 5.1GHz). Each CPU is a different product, so only the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 edition is stored here. The page lists Radeon 890M for it.

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (8-core)4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1889087-REG/microsoft_ep2_36981_13_surface_laptop_copilot.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Processor brand

AMD5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 15 October 2026

Qualcomm4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1889087-REG/microsoft_ep2_36981_13_surface_laptop_copilot.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

AFramework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Zen 5	4	Zen 5	2	5.1
Zen 5c	8	Zen 5c	2	3.3

Source5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 15 October 20264x Zen 5 and 8x Zen 5c. Base clock 2 GHz for both groups. Max boost up to 5.1 GHz. Max Zen 5c clock up to 3.3 GHz. Default TDP 28 W and cTDP 15 to 54 W are chip figures, not this laptop's setting.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition, 2025)

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
8	Qualcomm Oryon	3.4

Source14Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/images/company/news-media/media-center/press-kits/ifa-2024/documents/SnapdragonXPlus8-coreProductBrief.pdfRead 10 October 2026Qualcomm brief DCN 87-82546-1 Rev C, exact X1P-42-100 row: 8 Oryon cores, 3.2 GHz maximum multicore and 3.4 GHz single-core boost. 3.2 GHz is not a base clock and is not stored as one. The chip is identified as X1P-42-100 in the Notebookcheck review of this model. The other 8-core part X1P-46-100 (4.0 GHz boost) is not used. No Intel P/E role is imposed. Chip ratings, not laptop sustained clocks.

CPU cores

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Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

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Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

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ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

245Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 15 October 2026SMT yes, 24 threads.

812Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Qualcomm-Snapdragon-X-Plus-X1P-42-100-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.838787.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Number of Cores / Threads table: 8 / 8. The exact X1P-42-100 chip is identified in original-model reviews.

Max boost clock

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L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

24MB5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 15 October 2026L3 cache 24 MB. L2 is 12 MB.

6MB12Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Qualcomm-Snapdragon-X-Plus-X1P-42-100-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.838787.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Level 3 Cache table: 6 MB. Qualcomm total-cache claim of 30 MB is not used as L3.

ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

4nm5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 15 October 2026Processor Technology for CPU Cores: TSMC 4nm FinFET.

4nm12Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Qualcomm-Snapdragon-X-Plus-X1P-42-100-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.838787.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Manufacturing Technology table: 4 nm. Architecture text names TSMC N4P. Generic chip power, memory-controller maxima and USB4 capability are excluded from configured laptop fields.

Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

50TOPS1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Spec page lists the NPU as up to 50 TOPS. The launch blog says 50 TOPS NPU. Precision is not stated.3Press releaseframe.work/blog/introducing-the-framework-laptop-13-powered-by-amd-ryzen-ai-300-seriesRead 15 October 2026

45TOPS1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv3Read 5 October 2026Qualcomm Hexagon NPU-only 45 TOPS claim, excludes CPU and GPU.

Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

No1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026

No4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1889087-REG/microsoft_ep2_36981_13_surface_laptop_copilot.htmlRead 5 October 2026Key Features explicitly identify integrated Qualcomm Adreno graphics.

GPU

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GPU brand

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VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

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Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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Integrated GPU

AMD Radeon 890M1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 20265Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 15 October 2026Graphics model AMD Radeon 890M with 16 graphics cores at up to 2900 MHz.

Qualcomm Adreno4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1889087-REG/microsoft_ep2_36981_13_surface_laptop_copilot.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

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16GB4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1889087-REG/microsoft_ep2_36981_13_surface_laptop_copilot.htmlRead 5 October 2026

RAM type

DDR51Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Page says choose up to 96GB DDR5-5600 or bring your own. The Quick Start Guide says DDR4 is not compatible with the mainboard. The DIY Edition ships with no memory unless the buyer adds it, so no installed capacity is stored.

LPDDR5X1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv3Read 5 October 2026

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

5,600MT/s1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026DDR5-5600 is the speed of every memory option the maker sells for this mainboard. No module is included by default.

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Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

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RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Slots3Press releaseframe.work/blog/introducing-the-framework-laptop-13-powered-by-amd-ryzen-ai-300-seriesRead 15 October 2026Post says two DDR5-5600 slots, upgradeable to 96GB. Memory is socketed, not soldered.

Soldered10Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Microsoft_Surface_Laptop_13-inchRead 7 October 2026Technical specifications explicitly list 16GB LPDDR5x RAM (soldered). Consumer 256GB and 512GB removable UFS configurations are named separately.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

AFramework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Slot	Count
SO-DIMM	2

Source3Press releaseframe.work/blog/introducing-the-framework-laptop-13-powered-by-amd-ryzen-ai-300-seriesRead 15 October 2026Post says two DDR5-5600 slots, upgradeable to 96GB. The Quick Start Guide names the sockets Channel 0 and Channel 1. SO-DIMM form is stated by the Framework memory options and by Tom's Hardware, which installed two SO-DIMMs. No module is installed in the DIY Edition by default, so occupancy is not stored.4Owner's manualguides.frame.work/Guide/Framework+Laptop+13+(AMD+Ryzen%E2%84%A2+AI+300+Series)+DIY+Edition+Quick+Start+Guide/404Read 15 October 2026Guide says modules go into sockets labelled Channel 0 and Channel 1. A single module belongs in Channel 0.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition, 2025)

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

96GB1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Page says up to 96GB DDR5-5600. The launch blog says upgradeable to 96GB. AMD lists 256 GB as the processor maximum, which is not the laptop maximum.3Press releaseframe.work/blog/introducing-the-framework-laptop-13-powered-by-amd-ryzen-ai-300-seriesRead 15 October 2026

16GB7Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/726/2025/05/Surface-Laptop-13-inch-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026Memory and storage table, page 3. Memory options: 16GB LPDDR5x RAM. Original consumer configuration maximum, not business-model maximum or post-purchase upgrade.

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

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256GB4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1889087-REG/microsoft_ep2_36981_13_surface_laptop_copilot.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Storage type

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UFS1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv3Read 5 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

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Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

AFramework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	Count
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	1

Source1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Storage row says choose up to 8TB WD_BLACK NVMe SSDs or bring your own. No drive is included by default.3Press releaseframe.work/blog/introducing-the-framework-laptop-13-powered-by-amd-ryzen-ai-300-seriesRead 15 October 2026Post says one PCIe 4 M.2 2280 slot, upgradeable to 8TB. The lane count is not stated.4Owner's manualguides.frame.work/Guide/Framework+Laptop+13+(AMD+Ryzen%E2%84%A2+AI+300+Series)+DIY+Edition+Quick+Start+Guide/404Read 15 October 2026Guide shows one SSD slot, secured by one T5 fastener.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition, 2025)

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M.2 slots

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Free storage slots

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Maximum slot PCIe generation

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

AFramework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4 expansion card slot	1	Left	40	USB4	Yes
USB-C	USB4 expansion card slot	1	Right	40	USB4	Yes
USB-C	USB 3.2 expansion card slot with DisplayPort	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Yes
USB-C	USB 3.2 expansion card slot with DisplayPort	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Page lists four user-selectable Expansion Card slots and the 3.5 mm combo headphone jack. No port is built in apart from the jack. The slot types are counted as ports like on the Framework Laptop 16 entry, although a buyer may fill them with HDMI, USB-A, storage or card reader cards. Per-card choices are not stored. The side of the headphone jack is not published.3Press releaseframe.work/blog/introducing-the-framework-laptop-13-powered-by-amd-ryzen-ai-300-seriesRead 15 October 2026Post says four Expansion Card slots. The rear two support USB4. The front two support USB 3.2 plus DisplayPort, for up to four simultaneous display outputs. One rear and one front slot sit on each side.4Owner's manualguides.frame.work/Guide/Framework+Laptop+13+(AMD+Ryzen%E2%84%A2+AI+300+Series)+DIY+Edition+Quick+Start+Guide/404Read 15 October 2026Guide lists four bays. Upper left and upper right with the keyboard facing up: USB 4 and DP 2.0 UHBR20. Lower left: USB 3.2 and DP 1.4 HBR3. Lower right: DP 2.0 UHBR10. Any bay can charge over USB-C.5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 15 October 2026Native USB 4 (40Gbps) is listed for the processor, which gives the 40 Gbps of the USB4 expansion card slots.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition, 2025)

Type	Version	Count	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10	Yes
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	5	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available

Source4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1889087-REG/microsoft_ep2_36981_13_surface_laptop_copilot.htmlRead 5 October 2026Overview explicitly gives two 10 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 and one 5 Gb/s USB-A 3.2 Gen 1. Maker consumer sheet confirms DisplayPort 1.4a over USB-C and one 3.5 mm headphone jack. Physical connectors counted once. No Thunderbolt capability inferred from dock compatibility.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

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Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

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Ethernet speed

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv3Read 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

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2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz14Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/images/company/news-media/media-center/press-kits/ifa-2024/documents/SnapdragonXPlus8-coreProductBrief.pdfRead 10 October 2026Qualcomm brief Wi-Fi/Bluetooth row for the FastConnect 7800 system: Spectral Bands 6 GHz, 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz. Maker fact sheet footnote 16 confirms the 6 GHz band exists and is not available in all regions. Radio support only. Regional regulation, router and driver limits apply.

Wi-Fi module

AMD RZ717 Wi-Fi 71Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Connectivity row says AMD RZ717 Wi-Fi 7. The page names no Bluetooth version. Sources disagree on 5.3 and 5.4, so no version is stored.3Press releaseframe.work/blog/introducing-the-framework-laptop-13-powered-by-amd-ryzen-ai-300-seriesRead 15 October 2026

Qualcomm FastConnect 780015Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/updates/surface-laptop-13-inch-1st-edition-update-historyRead 10 October 2026Maker driver and firmware update history for Surface Laptop 13-inch 1st Edition lists Qualcomm FastConnect 7800 Mobile Connectivity System under Network adapters, next to the Adreno X1-45 GPU and Hexagon NPU drivers of the Snapdragon model. The Intel BE201 row in the same page belongs to the separate Intel business model.

BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

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5.42Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-13-inch-1st-edition-certified-refurbished/8mzbmmcjznrsRead 5 October 2026

Cellular

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No7Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/726/2025/05/Surface-Laptop-13-inch-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026Network and connectivity table lists only Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. No cellular modem is listed for this Snapdragon consumer model.

Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

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QWERTY2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-13-inch-1st-edition-certified-refurbished/8mzbmmcjznrsRead 5 October 2026Keyboard layout table explicitly specifies QWERTY. ANSI or ISO geometry is not asserted.

Key switches

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Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

Backlit, type not stated7Maker product pageframe.work/products/keyboardRead 15 October 2026Framework Laptop 13 keyboard page says adjustable backlighting for the 1st and 2nd Gen keyboards. It names no colour or zone type. The AMD AI 300 spec block does not repeat the backlight line, while the Intel Core Ultra Series 1 block on the same spec tab says Backlit with the same 2nd Gen keyboard. The page does not name the AI 300 mainboard as compatible.

Backlit, type not stated7Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/726/2025/05/Surface-Laptop-13-inch-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026Original May 2025 13-inch Snapdragon fact sheet, PDF page 8 Keyboard layout explicitly Keyboard backlight. Generic category preserves unknown light colour/type. Intel Series 3 and second-edition hardware excluded.

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

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No7Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/726/2025/05/Surface-Laptop-13-inch-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026Fact sheet cover picture shows the compact keyboard with no numeric keypad next to the touchpad. The Keyboard layout table lists QWERTY with F1 to F12 and does not list a keypad.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

1.5mm1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Keyboard (2nd Gen) with 1.5mm key travel.3Press releaseframe.work/blog/introducing-the-framework-laptop-13-powered-by-amd-ryzen-ai-300-seriesRead 15 October 2026

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Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

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Touchpad size

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Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

Mechanical6Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/framework-laptop-13-amd-ryzen-ai-300-series-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says top-hinged touchpad and wishes for a haptic one, so the mechanism is mechanical.

Mechanical9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Superfluous-and-too-expensive-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-13-with-the-Snapdragon-X-Plus-review.1031698.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Input devices section explicitly describes a normal clickpad with mechanical clicks, rather than a haptic trackpad.

Camera and audio

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Webcam

1080p at 30 fps1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Camera row says 1080p 30fps with Omnivision OV08X 9.2MP image sensor, 87 degree field of view, 5 element lens and hardware privacy switch.

1080p Full HD1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv3Read 5 October 2026

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

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No10Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Microsoft_Surface_Laptop_13-inchRead 7 October 2026Technical specifications explicitly state no face authentication camera. The incorrect fanless claim is rejected against maker service instructions and Notebookcheck teardown.

Webcam privacy

Electronic kill switch1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Camera and microphone rows say hardware privacy switch. Framework says these switches electrically disconnect the camera or microphones, which is a kill switch and not a sliding shutter.9Maker product pageframe.work/blog/1080p-webcamRead 15 October 2026Framework post on the first-generation 1080p webcam says that with the switch off, the camera or microphones are electrically disconnected. The current OV08X camera in this model is a later module with the same switch design per the spec page.

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Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

21Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Row says stereo 2W speakers, so two drivers.

211Owner's manuallearn.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/service-guides/surface-laptop-13in/surface-laptop-13in-component-disassembly-and-reassemblyRead 8 October 2026Matching original Snapdragon Surface Laptop 13-inch service guide Speaker Replacement, Primary Components explicitly 2 Speakers (right and left). Separate removal and installation procedures confirm the physical count. Not inferred from Omnisonic stereo processing.

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

4W1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Two speakers at 2 W each, 4 W in total. RMS or peak is not stated.

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Audio features

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Dolby Audio, Bluetooth LE Audio2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-13-inch-1st-edition-certified-refurbished/8mzbmmcjznrsRead 5 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

21Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Row says dual high-sensitivity 67dBA SNR MEMS microphones.

22Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-13-inch-1st-edition-certified-refurbished/8mzbmmcjznrsRead 5 October 2026Mics table: Dual Studio Mics. Count of two physical microphones.

Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

61Wh1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Battery row says 61Wh.3Press releaseframe.work/blog/introducing-the-framework-laptop-13-powered-by-amd-ryzen-ai-300-seriesRead 15 October 2026

50Wh4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1889087-REG/microsoft_ep2_36981_13_surface_laptop_copilot.htmlRead 5 October 2026Overview Power and Portability explicitly specifies 50 Wh battery for retained consumer model. Maker page battery-capacity table has no numeric row, so no unpublished nominal/minimum value is inferred.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

AFramework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

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BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition, 2025)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	23
Web browsing	16

Source1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv3Read 5 October 2026Maker footnotes 1 and 6. Matching preproduction 16 GB RAM and 256 GB storage first-edition devices tested March 2025. Local .mov video playback in Windows Media Player at 1080p/24 FPS, and browsing twelve popular websites across multiple tabs. Brightness 150 nits with auto-brightness disabled, Wi-Fi connected, other settings default. Maximum claims vary with use and configuration.

Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

60W1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Power adapter row lists 60W GaN USB-C. The DIY block also lists None (bring your own), so the adapter is optional for a DIY order. The pre-built model includes it per the maker page.

45W1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv3Read 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/726/2025/05/Surface-Laptop-13-inch-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026Original 2025 Snapdragon fact sheet box lists Surface 45 W USB-C Wall Charger in selected markets/configurations. Exact US reference inclusion independently established by its retained store source. Ports and charging/footnote 15 explicitly requires minimum 60 W USB-C PD supply for fast charging, sold separately. Supplied 45 W rating is not a laptop maximum input and is below that fast-charge requirement. No 80% charge endpoint converted to 0-to-50 time.

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

USB-C1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Adapter is USB-C. It plugs into a USB-C Expansion Card, per the Quick Start Guide.

USB-C1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv3Read 5 October 2026

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

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Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

11Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Thermals row lists one 65 x 5.5 mm cooling fan, a single 10 mm heat pipe and Honeywell PTM7958 phase-change material. Tom's Hardware also says single cooling fan.6Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/framework-laptop-13-amd-ryzen-ai-300-series-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says the laptop has a single cooling fan.

111Owner's manuallearn.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/service-guides/surface-laptop-13in/surface-laptop-13in-component-disassembly-and-reassemblyRead 8 October 2026Fan Replacement lists one Fan Subassembly and describes removing the single fan FPC and fan. Original Snapdragon service guide, corroborated by Notebookcheck Maintenance section: A single fan is employed for cooling.

Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

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Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

AFramework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Name	CPU power (W)
Performance	30
Balanced	25
Efficiency	15

Source1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Performance mode 30W sustained 35W boost. Balanced mode 25W sustained 33W boost. Efficiency mode 15W sustained 25W boost. The CPU power cells hold the sustained values. The page does not say which mode is the default, so no single configured limit is stored.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition, 2025)

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Security

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Fingerprint

Power button1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Page lists Fingerprint Reader (2nd Gen). The Framework deep-dive says the reader is built into the power button.8Maker product pageframe.work/blog/framework-laptop-deep-divethe-touchpad-and-fingerprintRead 15 October 2026Framework deep-dive says it built a Windows Hello-compatible fingerprint reader into the power button. The post dates from the first Laptop 13 and the AI 300 spec lists the 2nd Gen reader.

Power button3Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-13-inch-featuresRead 5 October 2026Windows Hello section explicitly describes fingerprint power button. Facial recognition from retailer FAQ is excluded.

TPM

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Microsoft Pluton TPM 2.02Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-13-inch-1st-edition-certified-refurbished/8mzbmmcjznrsRead 5 October 2026

Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

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Software

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Operating system

None (bring your own)1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Operating system row says None (bring your own) for the DIY Edition. Pre-built systems ship with Windows 11 Home or Pro.

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv3Read 5 October 2026

OS family

None1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026

Windows1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv3Read 5 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

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Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

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PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

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Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

46.1°C6Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/framework-laptop-13-amd-ryzen-ai-300-series-reviewRead 15 October 2026Skin temperature during the Cinebench 2024 stress test: 115 F between the G and H keys, which is 46.1 C. The touchpad read 88.5 F. Only these two top points are published, so the hottest published top point is stored. Power mode not stated.

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Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

56.1°C6Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/framework-laptop-13-amd-ryzen-ai-300-series-reviewRead 15 October 2026Hottest touch point is the underside near the rear-central screw at 133 F, which is 56.1 C, in the same stress test.

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Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

AFramework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Mixed use	150	9.18

Source6Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/framework-laptop-13-amd-ryzen-ai-300-series-reviewRead 15 October 2026Tom's laptop endurance test browses the web, streams video and runs OpenGL tests at 150 nits. Result 9 hours 11 minutes, which is 9.18 hours. Review unit: Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 16GB DDR5-5600, 1TB SSD, 2.8K display, Windows 11 Home, 61 Wh. The power mode is not stated.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition, 2025)

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Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

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Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

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Yes1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv3Read 5 October 2026Maker requires 16 GB or greater memory for Copilot+ PC experiences. Retained original configuration has 16 GB.

Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

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Yes2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-13-inch-1st-edition-certified-refurbished/8mzbmmcjznrsRead 5 October 2026

EPEAT

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Gold13Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/mlsd/documents/presentations/en-us/surface/MSFT-echo-Ecoprofile-SurfaceLaptop-13inch.pdfRead 7 October 2026July 2025 original model 2095 Ecoprofile, Labels and certifications section: EPEAT registered in many countries at the Gold level. EPEAT registry corroborates original model. Registration varies by country.

Other certifications

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Windows 11 Secured-core PC7Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/726/2025/05/Surface-Laptop-13-inch-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026Security table lists Windows 11 Secured-core PC. Stored verbatim. No Secured-core level is stated.

In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

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Surface Laptop, 13-inch, USB-C charging cable, Surface 45W USB-C Wall Charger, Quick Start Guide, Safety and warranty documents1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv3Read 5 October 2026Current US consumer store lists laptop, USB-C charging cable, Surface 45 W USB-C Wall Charger, Quick Start Guide and safety/warranty documents. Business and other regional box contents excluded.

Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

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Yes1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv3Read 5 October 2026

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026DIY Edition block says 1 Year Framework Limited Warranty. The pre-built tiers can carry a 3-year extended warranty, which is not stored.

1year4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1889087-REG/microsoft_ep2_36981_13_surface_laptop_copilot.htmlRead 5 October 2026Items Included lists limited one-year manufacturer warranty for retained US retail SKU. Paid plans and statutory rights excluded.

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

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Links

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Product page

frame.work/products/laptop13-diy-amd-ai3002Maker product pageframe.work/products/laptop13-diy-amd-ai300Read 15 October 2026DIY Edition (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) configurator. It offers Ryzen AI 5 340, Ryzen AI 7 350 and Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 2.2K and 2.8K displays, DDR5-5600 SO-DIMMs and PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 drives.

www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv31Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv3Read 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

frame.work/laptop131Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Framework spec tab with one block per edition. The DIY Edition (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) block is used. Intel Core Ultra Series 1 blocks on the same page are not used.

www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-13-inch-1st-edition-certified-refurbished/8mzbmmcjznrs2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-13-inch-1st-edition-certified-refurbished/8mzbmmcjznrsRead 5 October 2026Maker consumer first-edition specification table. Refurbished sales page is used only for unchanged published hardware specifications, not refurbished prices, product identity or release date.

Manual

guides.frame.work/Guide/Framework+Laptop+13+(AMD+Ryzen%E2%84%A2+AI+300+Series)+DIY+Edition+Quick+Start+Guide/4044Owner's manualguides.frame.work/Guide/Framework+Laptop+13+(AMD+Ryzen%E2%84%A2+AI+300+Series)+DIY+Edition+Quick+Start+Guide/404Read 15 October 2026Framework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) DIY Edition Quick Start Guide.

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-13-inch-features3Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-13-inch-featuresRead 5 October 2026Original first-edition Snapdragon user guide. Later Intel business model mentioned separately is excluded.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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