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

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General

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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

Galaxy Book5 Pro1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026

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

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.

NP940XHA-KG2HK1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Samsung Hong Kong page for Galaxy Book5 Pro (14", Core Ultra 7, 16GB), model code NP940XHA-KG2HK. Other regions sell the same chassis as NP940XHA-KG1US (16GB, 512GB) and NP944XHA-KG1UK (32GB, 258V).

GTIN / EAN

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.

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

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

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Status

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.

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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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Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 14 (Core Ultra 7 356H)10Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-series/buyRead 23 October 2026Samsung's Galaxy Book6 series page calls the Galaxy Book5 Pro the predecessor model of the Galaxy Book6 Pro.

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

$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.

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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.

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.

HK1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Hong Kong. The page shows Sold Out at Samsung Online Shop.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Gray1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Gray. The page imagery also shows a Silver option.

Segment

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

Ultrabook1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Light, slim 1.23 kg Copilot+ PC.

Form factor

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.

Clamshell1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Form Factor: Laptop. No convertible mode is listed. The 360 variant is the separate Galaxy Book5 Pro 360.

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.

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.

Width312.3Depth223.8Thickness (max)11.6mm(12.3 × 8.8 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026312.3 x 223.8 x 11.6 mm. The height is a single figure, stored as the maximum thickness.

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

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.

1.23kg(2.7 lb)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 20261.23 kg (2.71 lbs).

Lid material

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

Aluminium7Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-book-5-proRead 10 October 2026Review of the 14 inch model: a slim aluminium chassis and an aluminium case that is smooth to the touch and sturdy. The review does not separate lid and base.

Bottom material

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

Aluminium7Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-book-5-proRead 10 October 2026Review of the 14 inch model: a slim aluminium chassis and an aluminium case that is smooth to the touch and sturdy. The review does not separate lid and base.

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.

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.

14in(35.6 cm)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026

Native resolution

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

2880 × 1800px1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026

Pixel density

177.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

242.6ppi=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.

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.

OLED1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Dynamic AMOLED 2X, anti-reflective, 14.0" 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+) touchscreen with Corning Gorilla Glass with DX under 2% reflectance. The surface is not stored because the page does not say glossy or matte.

Backlight

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None (self-emissive)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026

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.

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.

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Touchscreen

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

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026

Stylus

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.

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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.

AMicrosoft 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.

BSamsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 (Core Ultra 7 256V)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2880	1800	120

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026FAQ: the display supports up to 120Hz refresh rate. No variable refresh technology is listed.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

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

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 256V (P-core up to 4.8 GHz, 12 MB LLC cache). The page footnotes also mention 258V, which belongs to other configurations.

Processor brand

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

Intel1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 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.

AMicrosoft 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.

BSamsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 (Core Ultra 7 256V)

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	4	2.2	4.8
Low-power efficiency	4	2.2	3.7

Source4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/240954/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-256v-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 10 October 20264 P-cores at 2.2 GHz base and 4.8 GHz max turbo and 4 low power E-cores at 2.2 GHz base and 3.7 GHz max turbo, 8 threads. Generic 17 W base and 37 W maximum turbo power are not the laptop setting.

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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4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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.

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.

84Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/240954/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-256v-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 10 October 2026

Max boost clock

3.4GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

4.8GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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.

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.

12MB4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/240954/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-256v-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 10 October 202612 MB Intel Smart Cache.

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.

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.

3nm8Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/841783/Intel-Core-Comparsion.pdfRead 10 October 2026Same chart, 256V row, Lithography: TSMC N3B. ITdaily describes the Lunar Lake compute tile as the 3 nm N3B node. Stored 3 is the nominal process class of the compute tile only, not a measured feature size. The platform controller tile uses TSMC N6.9Press articleitdaily.com/blogs/workplace/lunar-lake-core-ultra-200v-getestRead 10 October 2026Review text: the Lunar Lake chips are made at TSMC and baked on the 3 nm N3B node. The test table lists the Core Ultra 7 256V as TSMC N3B.

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.

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.

47TOPS2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np944xha-kg1ukRead 10 October 2026Intel AI Boost NPU up to 47 TOPS on the 14" Core Ultra 7 Samsung UK page (NP944XHA-KG1UK, 258V). The 256V has the same 47 TOPS NPU on the Intel page.4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/240954/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-256v-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 10 October 2026NPU peak 47 TOPS (INT8), NPU only.

Graphics

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

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.

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026

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

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

Intel Arc 140V1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Intel Arc 140V GPU (8GB), shared. No separate graphics chip.

Memory

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

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

16GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Memory capacity 16 GB.

RAM type

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

LPDDR5X1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026LPDDR5X (On Package). The data rate is not published by Samsung.

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

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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.

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.

Soldered1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026LPDDR5X on package.

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

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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.

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.

16GB8Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/841783/Intel-Core-Comparsion.pdfRead 10 October 2026Intel Core Ultra 200V comparison chart, 256V row: Max Memory 16 GB (LPDDR5X). The Samsung memory is on package and the 32 GB Samsung options use the 258V, a different chip, so they are not this product's maximum. This replaces the earlier 32 GB taken from the 258V sibling pages.

Storage

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

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

1TB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Storage 1 TB NVMe SSD. The page also says 2 storage slots, which is not stored because it is unclear what is counted.

Storage type

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

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 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.

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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.

AMicrosoft 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.

BSamsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 (Core Ultra 7 256V)

Type	Version	Count	Thunderbolt or USB4
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4	2	Thunderbolt 4
USB-A	USB 3.2	1	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available
microSD card	Not available	1	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 20262 Thunderbolt 4, 1 USB 3.2 (Type-A), 1 HDMI 2.1 (8K@60Hz, 5K@120Hz), MicroSD, 1 Headphone out / Mic-in combo. Port layout may vary by model. No sides or speeds are stated.

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

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026

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

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.

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Wi-Fi module

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.

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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.

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

5.41Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Bluetooth v5.4. Wi-Fi 7, 802.11be 2x2.

Cellular

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.

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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.

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.

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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 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.

Backlit, type not stated1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Pro keyboard, Keyboard Backlit: Yes. The backlight color is not stated.

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

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.

No6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026User guide pages 4 to 6: the 16 inch model lists a Numeric keypad, the 14 inch front view lists keyboard and touchpad only.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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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.

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.

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Camera and audio

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Webcam

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

2 MP1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Camera 2.0 MP.

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

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.

No5Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Repair Guide board diagram lists one CAMERA and an ALS sensor, with no separate infrared camera, and the Fingerprint Sensor is the only biometric part in the parts list. The user guide describes Windows Hello setup only for fingerprint recognition.6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026User guide page 5, 14 inch front view lists a camera and a camera indicator light only. Windows Hello setup covers fingerprint recognition (Windows Hello).

Webcam privacy

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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.

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.

41Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Quad speakers. Footnote: two woofers (5W max each) and two tweeters (2W each).

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

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14W2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np944xha-kg1ukRead 10 October 2026Quad speakers: two woofers at 5W max each and two tweeters at 2W each, 14 W in total. The rating is a maximum, not RMS.

Audio features

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

Dolby Atmos, Smart Amp1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Quad speakers with Smart Amp and Dolby Atmos.

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

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.

21Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Dual Array Digital Mic.

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.

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.

63.1Wh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Battery Capacity (Typical) 63.1 Wh.

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.

AMicrosoft 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.

BSamsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 (Core Ultra 7 256V)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	21

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Up to 21 hours of video runtime on the 14" model. Lab test: local video playback in Windows video players, full screen, brightness 150 nits, wired earphone, airplane mode, keyboard backlight off, measured until discharge to 2%.

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.

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.

65W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 202665 W USB Type-C Adapter.

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

USB-C1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026USB Type-C adapter. Fast charging reaches up to 41% in about 30 minutes on the 14" model.

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.

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.

25Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Samsung Repair Guide for NP940XHA and NP944XHA, Parts List page 12: M3000 FAN-L and M3004 FAN-R, with a Fan removal chapter. Two fans.

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.

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Security

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Fingerprint

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.

Power button5Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Repair Guide Parts List page 12: T0103 Fingerprint Module (Power Key). The user guide labels the 14 inch power button as the fingerprint recognition sensor.6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026User guide page 5, 14 inch front view: Power button / Fingerprint recognition sensor.

TPM

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

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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

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

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Windows 11 Home (Samsung recommends Windows 11 Pro for business).

OS family

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

Windows1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 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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27,860:17Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-book-5-proRead 10 October 2026Review: measured 0.01 black level and a 27860:1 contrast ratio. The brightness setting is not stated.

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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100%7Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-book-5-proRead 10 October 2026Colorimeter test on the 14 inch Core Ultra 7 256V unit with a 1 TB drive: 100% coverage of sRGB. The instrument and mode are not named.

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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100%7Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-book-5-proRead 10 October 2026Same colorimeter test: 100% coverage of DCI-P3. Adobe RGB coverage was 95%.

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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2,696points7Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-book-5-proRead 10 October 2026Review benchmark table, Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro column: Geekbench 6 single core 2696. Power mode is not stated.

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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11,045points7Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-book-5-proRead 10 October 2026Review benchmark table, Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro column: Geekbench 6 multi core 11045.

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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5,017MB/s7Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-book-5-proRead 10 October 2026Review text: the 1 TB drive reads at 5017 MB/s and writes at 2818.08 MB/s. The tool is not named.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Page description: Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro is a light, slim Copilot+ PC. NPU up to 47 TOPS per the Samsung UK page.

Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

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

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EPEAT

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.

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Other certifications

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.

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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.

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.

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

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

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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.

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.

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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

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

www.samsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hk1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026

Spec sheet

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.

www.samsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hk1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026

Manual

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.

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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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Both are also in the API. Back to all laptops.