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General

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Series

Surface Laptop7Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2021/04/13/introducing-surface-laptop-4-and-new-accessories-for-enhanced-meeting-experiencesRead 5 October 2026

Surface Laptop6Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2022/10/12/introducing-new-surface-devices-that-take-the-windows-pc-into-the-next-era-of-computingRead 5 October 2026

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

5PB-000015Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1631875-REG/microsoft_5pb_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original US 5PB-00001, Platinum Alcantara, 4680U/8 GB/256 GB, Windows 10 Home. Later 00027 and refurbished/upgraded SKUs excluded. No current stock claim.

QZI-000014Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1729183-REG/microsoft_qzi_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact US QZI-00001, Platinum, Alcantara, i5-1235U, 8 GB/256 GB. No current availability claim.

GTIN / EAN

88984272368715Certification listepeat.net/product-details/a35e1d98d2b2422eaabc1b0f5c4863afRead 7 October 2026Universal Product Codes list includes 889842723687. Same UPC maps 5PB-00001 in exact retailer listings. No other family UPC copied.16Retailer pageebay.com/p/23046151109Read 7 October 2026Product Identifiers: MPN 5PB-00001 and UPC 0889842723687, corresponding to 12-digit 889842723687. Corroborated by exact EPEAT product family registration. Other bad eBay CPU/GPU generic fields are not used.

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

13 April 20217Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2021/04/13/introducing-surface-laptop-4-and-new-accessories-for-enhanced-meeting-experiencesRead 5 October 2026Maker April 13 announcement, preorders not retail release.

12 October 20226Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2022/10/12/introducing-new-surface-devices-that-take-the-windows-pc-into-the-next-era-of-computingRead 5 October 2026

Status

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Discontinued3Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/p/surface-laptop-5/8XN49V61S1BNRead 10 October 2026Microsoft Store page for Surface Laptop 5 says it is currently not available, shows Out of stock for all finishes and promotes Surface Laptop 7th Edition as the new model. Read October 2026.

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

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5-inch19Reviewengadget.com/microsoft-surface-laptop-4-intel-amd-ultraportable-130018817.htmlRead 23 October 2026Engadget says Microsoft followed the Surface Laptop 3 with the Surface Laptop 4, and the 13.5-inch models look the same as the last generation.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 13.5-inch (Ryzen 5)21Reviewpocket-lint.com/microsoft-surface-laptop-5-reviewRead 23 October 2026Pocket-lint's review of the 13.5-inch Surface Laptop 5 says it is the successor to the Surface Laptop 4.

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.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13.5-inch20Reviewpocket-lint.com/microsoft-surface-laptop-5-reviewRead 23 October 2026Pocket-lint's review of the 13.5-inch Surface Laptop 5 says it is the successor to the Surface Laptop 4.

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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.

$999.997Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2021/04/13/introducing-surface-laptop-4-and-new-accessories-for-enhanced-meeting-experiencesRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly original US starting $999.99. Retained original 13.5-inch AMD 8 GB/256 GB entry configuration.

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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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€1,1798Press releasenews.microsoft.com/de-de/microsoft-surface-laptop-5-startet-auf-dem-deutschen-marktRead 10 October 2026Microsoft Germany release: Surface Laptop 5 for private customers in the 13.5-inch version from 1,179.00 euro (UVP, incl. VAT). Starting price for the 13.5-inch, taken as the base i5, 8 GB, 256 GB configuration. Business starting price 1,279 euro excluded. German consumer price, not a conversion of any US price.

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

US5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1631875-REG/microsoft_5pb_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

US4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1729183-REG/microsoft_qzi_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Platinum5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1631875-REG/microsoft_5pb_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Platinum4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1729183-REG/microsoft_qzi_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Segment

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Form factor

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Clamshell14Reviewlesnumeriques.com/ordinateur-portable/microsoft-surface-laptop-5-13-5-core-i5-p71427/test.htmlRead 7 October 2026Presentation explicitly contrasts Surface Pro 9 hybrid with Surface Laptop 5 classic laptop design. Standard hinged notebook body, not 360-degree convertible or detachable.

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.

Width308Depth223Thickness (max)14.5mm(12.1 × 8.8 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 5 October 2026Original consumer hardware rows. Across-screen width, front-to-back depth and closed height. 15-inch 339.5 mm, not rounded retailer 340.

Width308Depth223Thickness (max)14.5mm(12.1 × 8.8 × 0.6 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Published width across screen, depth front-to-back and closed height.

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

1.265kg(2.8 lb)1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 5 October 2026Matching Platinum Alcantara 1,265 g at 13.5 inches or Platinum metal 1,542 g at 15 inches. Adapter excluded.

1.272kg(2.8 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Fabric mass 1,272 g. Retailer metal mass excluded.

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 5 October 2026Maker casing aluminium. Alcantara covers palm rest, not lid.

Aluminium2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-5-specs-and-featuresRead 5 October 2026Aluminium casing. Alcantara is palm-rest covering, not lid.

Bottom material

Aluminium1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 5 October 2026Maker casing aluminium.

Aluminium2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-5-specs-and-featuresRead 5 October 2026Aluminium 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 pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 5 October 2026

13.5in(34.3 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Native resolution

2256 × 1504px1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 5 October 2026

2256 × 1504px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

200.8ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

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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.

IPS12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-4-13-Review-Is-AMD-s-Ryzen-held-back-on-purpose.541475.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Ryzen 5 4680U, 8GB/256GB review configuration table: IPS. Screen measurements of linked Intel review are not copied.

IPS13Reviewreviewed.com/laptops/content/microsoft-surface-laptop-5Read 7 October 2026About test laptop row explicitly 13.5-inch IPS LCD 2256x1504 60Hz. Exact i5/8GB test differs only in its 512GB storage. Paragraph explicitly states base 256GB configuration is otherwise identical. Hardware panel technology shared, reviewer measurements are not inherited.17Reviewlesnumeriques.com/ordinateur-portable/microsoft-surface-laptop-5-13-5-core-i5-p71427/test.htmlRead 7 October 202613.5-inch spec row IPS. Review wrong 2496x1664 resolution prose excluded against maker 2256x1504.

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.

LQ135P1JX5112Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-4-13-Review-Is-AMD-s-Ryzen-held-back-on-purpose.541475.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact review configuration table identifies LQ135P1JX51. Published panel supplier can vary between units.

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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.

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Glossy13Reviewreviewed.com/laptops/content/microsoft-surface-laptop-5Read 7 October 2026Display section calls the screen mirror-like. Same i5/8GB 13.5-inch fabric chassis, with 512GB SSD. Review expressly says base 256GB model otherwise identical. Measured brightness not copied.17Reviewlesnumeriques.com/ordinateur-portable/microsoft-surface-laptop-5-13-5-core-i5-p71427/test.htmlRead 7 October 2026Display section explicitly highly reflective touch display. No measured 16GB/512GB data inherited.

Touchscreen

Yes1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Stylus

Supported1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 5 October 2026

Supported1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Surface Pen supported through MPP, sold separately.

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 4 13.5-inch (Ryzen 5)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2256	1504	60

Source12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-4-13-Review-Is-AMD-s-Ryzen-held-back-on-purpose.541475.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact configuration table identifies native 2256 x 1504 display operating at 60 Hz. No lower-resolution maxima or VRR state inferred.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 5 13.5-inch

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2256	1504	60	No

Source4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1729183-REG/microsoft_qzi_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact native-resolution display table explicitly 60 Hz and Variable Refresh Technology No.

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.

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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.

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Yes2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-5-specs-and-featuresRead 5 October 2026Individually colour-calibrated display.

Second display

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Processor

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Processor

AMD Ryzen 5 4680U Microsoft Surface Edition1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 5 October 2026

Intel Core i5-1235U1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Processor brand

AMD1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 5 October 2026

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 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.

AMicrosoft Surface Laptop 4 13.5-inch (Ryzen 5)

Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
6	2.2	4

Source6Maker product pageamd.com/en/support/downloads/drivers.html/processors/ryzen/ryzen-4000-series/amd-ryzen-5-4680u-microsoft-surface-edition.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact custom Surface Edition chip core count, base and maximum boost clocks. No invented Intel P/E classifications. Generic 15 W/cTDP 10-25 W not laptop-configured limits.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 5 13.5-inch

Core type	Count	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	2	4.4
Efficiency	8	3.3

Source5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/226261/intel-core-i51235u-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact chip core classifications and maximum turbo clocks. Chip power/memory limits excluded.

CPU cores

6=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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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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2=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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8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

126Maker product pageamd.com/en/support/downloads/drivers.html/processors/ryzen/ryzen-4000-series/amd-ryzen-5-4680u-microsoft-surface-edition.htmlRead 5 October 2026

125Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/226261/intel-core-i51235u-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Max boost clock

4GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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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.

8MB6Maker product pageamd.com/en/support/downloads/drivers.html/processors/ryzen/ryzen-4000-series/amd-ryzen-5-4680u-microsoft-surface-edition.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly 8 MB L3. Separate L2 excluded. Retailer 15-inch 12 MB conflates or borrows another model and is excluded.

12MB4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1729183-REG/microsoft_qzi_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Performance table explicitly L3 Cache 12 MB. Separate L2 cache is not counted.

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.

7nm6Maker product pageamd.com/en/support/downloads/drivers.html/processors/ryzen/ryzen-4000-series/amd-ryzen-5-4680u-microsoft-surface-edition.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly TSMC 7 nm FinFET for CPU cores. No marketing-name conversion.

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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.

23W12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-4-13-Review-Is-AMD-s-Ryzen-held-back-on-purpose.541475.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact reference unit Processor configuration table: 23 W PL1 / Sustained. This is reviewer-reported laptop limit, not AMD generic TDP. Separate from observed sustained package power.

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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.

44W12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-4-13-Review-Is-AMD-s-Ryzen-held-back-on-purpose.541475.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact reference unit Processor configuration table: 44 W PL2 / Short Burst. This is reviewer-reported laptop limit, not a generic chip rating.

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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.

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Graphics

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

No5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1631875-REG/microsoft_5pb_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact inventory integrated AMD Radeon Graphics.

No4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1729183-REG/microsoft_qzi_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact table integrated Iris Xe.

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 Graphics1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 5 October 2026

Intel Iris Xe Graphics1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Memory

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

8GB5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1631875-REG/microsoft_5pb_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

8GB4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1729183-REG/microsoft_qzi_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR4X1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 5 October 2026Final maker consumer LPDDR4x matches exact retail unit. Draft PDF 15-inch AMD DDR4/2400 MHz is inconsistent and excluded.

LPDDR5X1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

4,266MT/s12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-4-13-Review-Is-AMD-s-Ryzen-held-back-on-purpose.541475.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 8GB memory table names LPDDR4X-4266. 4266 denotes the memory data-rate grade, in MT/s. It is not a 4266 MHz clock or a doubled number.

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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.

212Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-4-13-Review-Is-AMD-s-Ryzen-held-back-on-purpose.541475.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact memory table: Dual-Channel. Two active memory channels, not two DIMM modules.

215Spec databasesurfacetip.com/surface-laptop-5-ram-upgradeRead 7 October 2026November 23, 2022 RAM-upgrade article explicitly both 13-inch and 15-inch versions come with dual-channel soldered memory and no additional RAM slot. Published device configuration, not chip maximum.

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

Soldered11Maker product pagelearn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/2293579/how-can-i-upgrade-the-storage-and-ram-of-my-surfacRead 7 October 2026Microsoft Community Support Specialist Hahn W - MSFT answer dated August 9, 2024 states Surface Laptop 4 RAM is soldered to motherboard and cannot be upgraded. Exact Ryzen 5 / 8 GB review independently identifies onboard RAM. Purchase-time choices are separate.

Soldered14Reviewlesnumeriques.com/ordinateur-portable/microsoft-surface-laptop-5-13-5-core-i5-p71427/test.htmlRead 7 October 2026Construction section explicitly RAM soldered and SSD removable 2230. Static 13.5-inch construction fact across RAM capacity options. All measurements from 16GB/512GB Sage metal unit excluded.

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.

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16GB9Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-5-specs-and-featuresRead 10 October 2026Memory and Storage row explicitly 13.5-inch 8 GB or 16 GB. Purchase-time options, not post-purchase upgrade. 15-inch 32 GB is not inherited. This size-specific current support table is preferred over original fact sheet combined 8/16/32 row.

Storage

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

256GB5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1631875-REG/microsoft_5pb_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

256GB4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1729183-REG/microsoft_qzi_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Storage type

NVMe SSD3Maker spec sheet (PDF)manuals.plus/m/3974bd48892e108d5919e64036f31c86862897f64e8be73824e84008c5fc231e_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original April 2021 maker fact sheet mirrored publicly, 4 pages opened as indexed PDF text. Raw download 403 ceased. Storage explicitly M.2 NVMe SSD, offered 256 GB.

NVMe SSD4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1729183-REG/microsoft_qzi_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact installed 256 GB drive explicitly M.2 NVMe SSD.

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.

AMicrosoft Surface Laptop 4 13.5-inch (Ryzen 5)

Form factor	Interface	Count	Occupied
M.2 2230	PCIe NVMe	1	Yes

Source17Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Microsoft+Surface+Laptop+4+(13.5-inch)+Heatsink+and+Fan+Replacement/158981Read 7 October 2026Complete 13.5-inch interior view step 11 and SSD removal steps 12-13 show one occupied storage socket. Exact R5/8GB/256GB Notebookcheck Storage Devices section identifies installed M.2-2230 PCIe SSD, while existing original Microsoft fact sheet establishes NVMe. No slot generation/lane count or alternative lengths inferred.18Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-4-13-Review-Is-AMD-s-Ryzen-held-back-on-purpose.541475.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Storage Devices: exact Ryzen 5/8GB/256GB test unit has compact M.2-2230 PCIe SSD Samsung PM991. Supports matching slot form factor. Full physical socket quantity comes from matching 13.5-inch teardown, not a count of purchase options.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 5 13.5-inch

Form factor	Interface	Count	Occupied
M.2 2230	PCIe NVMe	1	Yes

Source11Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1729183-REG/microsoft_qzi_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact QZI-00001 Storage Expansion 1x M.2 Slot PCIe Occupied and 1x 256 GB M.2 NVMe SSD. Kingston exact Surface Laptop 5 compatibility page states M.2 NVMe 2230 single-sided, and 13.5-inch review states removable NVMe 2230. No slot PCIe generation/lanes inferred from replacement drive.12Spec databasekingston.com/en/memory/search/model/106998/microsoft-surface-laptop-5-13-5-inch-15-inchRead 7 October 2026System storage Bus Architecture explicitly SSD M.2 NVMe 2230 single-sided. Exact Surface Laptop 5 family compatibility includes i5-1235U consumer. 4.0 replacement SSD does not prove original slot generation.17Reviewlesnumeriques.com/ordinateur-portable/microsoft-surface-laptop-5-13-5-core-i5-p71427/test.htmlRead 7 October 2026Construction explicitly removable NVMe 2230 SSD. RAM/SSD capacity differs, physical slot shared.

M.2 slots

1=CalculatedFrom Storage 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 4 13.5-inch (Ryzen 5)

Type	Version	Count
USB-C	Not available	1
USB-A	Not available	1
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1
Other	Surface Connect	1

Source1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 5 October 2026Original physical connectors. No USB generations, rates, Thunderbolt or accepted input watts inferred. Modified Surface Laptop 4 SCR accessory adds HDMI/smartcard and is excluded.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 5 13.5-inch

Type	Version	Count	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4 / Thunderbolt 4	1	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
USB-A	USB 3.1	1	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available
Other	Surface Connect	1	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026One physical USB-C supports USB4, Thunderbolt 4, display and charging. USB-A published USB 3.1. No accepted input watts inferred.

USB-C ports

1=CalculatedFrom Ports

1=CalculatedFrom Ports

Thunderbolt

Not available

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

No=CalculatedFrom Ports

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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 61Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 61Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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Wi-Fi module

Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX20012Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-4-13-Review-Is-AMD-s-Ryzen-held-back-on-purpose.541475.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact AMD review Networking table and Case & Connectivity text: Intel AX200. AX201 belongs to the Intel CPU sibling and is excluded.

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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.

5.01Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 5 October 2026

5.11Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Cellular

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No11Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1729183-REG/microsoft_qzi_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact US QZI-00001 Communications table Cellular Support No.

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.

QWERTY1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly QWERTY. No regional ANSI/ISO geometry inferred.

English9Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-5-specs-and-featuresRead 10 October 2026Keyboard Compatibility row literally Layout English with full F1-F12 row. ANSI/ISO geometry not inferred.

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.

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Backlit, type not stated9Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-5-specs-and-featuresRead 10 October 2026Keyboard Compatibility row lists Backlight with no colour or per-key information. Reviews state four brightness levels.

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

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Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

1.3mm3Maker spec sheet (PDF)manuals.plus/m/3974bd48892e108d5919e64036f31c86862897f64e8be73824e84008c5fc231e_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original keyboard row explicitly 1.3 mm travel, both sizes.

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

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Touchpad size

Width115Height76.66mm(4.5 × 3 in)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)manuals.plus/m/3974bd48892e108d5919e64036f31c86862897f64e8be73824e84008c5fc231e_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original both-size rows explicitly 115 x 76.66 mm physical trackpad. No mechanical/haptic mechanism inferred.

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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.

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Mechanical13Reviewreviewed.com/laptops/content/microsoft-surface-laptop-5Read 7 October 2026Keyboard and Touchpad section explicitly physical movement and no haptics for the Alcantara model. Review says base 256GB model otherwise identical to tested i5/8GB/512GB. Approximate dimensions not imported.

Camera and audio

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Webcam

720p HD f/2.01Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 5 October 2026

720p HD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

Yes4Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-4-featuresRead 5 October 2026Guide separately identifies Windows Hello and front-facing cameras, maker table face authentication.

Yes2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-5-specs-and-featuresRead 5 October 2026Maker identifies separate Windows Hello and front-facing cameras.

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.

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

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Audio features

Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 5 October 2026

Dolby Atmos1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Dolby Atmos requires encoded content.

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

21Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 5 October 2026

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

47.4Wh1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 5 October 2026Nominal 47.4 Wh. Minimum 45.8 Wh excluded.

47.4Wh16Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/content/microsoftcorp/microsoft/final/en-us/mcaps/dau/documents/redtiger/fy23/Surface%20Laptop%205%20FED%20Fact%20Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Surface Laptop 5 FED Fact Sheet Battery life row explicitly Battery Capacity Nominal 47.4Wh, minimum 45.8Wh. Shared 13.5/15-inch model hardware capacity corroborated by exact 13.5-inch i5/8GB Reviewed unit. iFixit genuine 13.5-inch battery rating 45.8Wh is minimum, not a conflicting nominal capacity. No derived voltage/mAh conversion.18Reviewreviewed.com/laptops/content/microsoft-surface-laptop-5Read 7 October 2026Respectable battery life section states 47.4Wh battery in 13.5-inch i5/8GB/512GB. Paragraph states base 256GB otherwise identical. This corroborates maker nominal capacity and is not runtime.

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 4 13.5-inch (Ryzen 5)

Use case	Hours (h)
Mixed use	19

Source10Maker product pagenews.microsoft.com/es-xl/fact-sheet-surface-laptop-4Read 7 October 2026Battery/footnote: 13.5-inch Ryzen 5 Surface Edition, 8GB, up to 19 hours typical device usage. Microsoft February 2021 preproduction test combines eight-site browsing, Word/PowerPoint/Excel/Outlook, idle apps and Modern Standby. Default settings except 150 nits with automatic brightness off. Wi-Fi connected. This is not pure video or pure web runtime. The maker names tested CPU, screen size and 8 GB RAM but does not state SSD capacity. No tested storage capacity is inferred.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 5 13.5-inch

Use case	Hours (h)
Mixed use	18

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Footnote 5. Matching 13.5-inch Core i5, 8 GB/256 GB tested August 2022. Mixed active use and modern standby. Eight websites, Office productivity and idle apps. 150 nits, auto-brightness off, Wi-Fi connected. Windows 11.0.22621 (21H2), as published. No web/video-only claim.

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.

65W3Maker spec sheet (PDF)manuals.plus/m/3974bd48892e108d5919e64036f31c86862897f64e8be73824e84008c5fc231e_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original power supply 60 W laptop output plus 5 W separate USB-A output, total 65 W rating. Not accepted USB-C input.

65W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original supply specifies 60 W laptop output plus separate 5 W USB-A charging output. Total adapter rating 65 W. Not 65 W accepted laptop USB-C input.

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.

Proprietary4Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-4-featuresRead 5 October 2026Maker explicit charging through proprietary Surface Connect or USB-C. Original supply includes separate USB-A output.

Proprietary2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-5-specs-and-featuresRead 5 October 2026Maker model charging instructions explicitly USB-C or proprietary Surface Connect. Original supply has separate USB-A output.

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.

114Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Microsoft+Surface+Laptop+4+(13.5-inch)+Heatsink+and+Fan+Replacement/158981Read 7 October 2026Exact 13.5-inch repair guide: complete interior view step 11 and removed cooling module step 20 show one physical fan rotor. Step 16 disconnects the fan cable and step 20 removes heatsink and fan. Guide covers 13.5-inch family, corroborated by exact AMD reviewer's single-fan noise description. No 15-inch fan evidence imported.

110Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%205%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Service Guide glossary Thermal Module is an assembly with heat spreaders and electric fan. Illustrated parts list and 13.5-inch Thermal Module replacement pages 47-52 show one complete fan/module and one fan connector. 15-inch screw differences are separate.

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

Not available

None14Reviewlesnumeriques.com/ordinateur-portable/microsoft-surface-laptop-5-13-5-core-i5-p71427/test.htmlRead 7 October 202613.5-inch Construction section explicitly no fingerprint reader, with infrared Windows Hello face camera. Fixed model feature, not a 15-inch inference.

TPM

2.01Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 5 October 2026Published TPM 2.0, no firmware/discrete implementation inferred.

2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 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.

Not available

No9Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-5-specs-and-featuresRead 10 October 2026Connections row lists every external connector: one USB-C with USB 4.0 / Thunderbolt 4, one USB-A 3.1, 3.5 mm headphone jack and one Surface Connect port. No security cable slot is listed.

Software

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Operating system

Windows 10 Home 20H23Maker spec sheet (PDF)manuals.plus/m/3974bd48892e108d5919e64036f31c86862897f64e8be73824e84008c5fc231e_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original consumer Windows 10 Home 20H2 row, agrees original retained US SKU. Later 00027 Windows 11 refresh excluded.

Windows 11 Home1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

OS family

Windows1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 5 October 2026

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 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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1.619Measurementlesnumeriques.com/ordinateur-portable/microsoft-surface-laptop-5-13-5-core-i5-p71427/test.htmlRead 10 October 2026Display section: Delta E 1.6 and average colour temperature 6550 K after setting the Windows display profile to sRGB instead of Enhanced. Not the default Enhanced mode. Delta E formula not stated. Review unit is i5-1235U with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD, same 13.5-inch display. The review text also prints a wrong 2496 x 1664 resolution, which is the 15-inch value and is not used.

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

None of 8 known

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.

AMicrosoft Surface Laptop 4 13.5-inch (Ryzen 5)

Load	Noise (dB(A))
Idle	24.6
Max load	39.5

Source13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-4-13-Review-Is-AMD-s-Ryzen-held-back-on-purpose.541475.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Noise level table: idle 24.6 and highest load 39.5 dB(A). Earthworks M23R with Arta, 15 cm, ambient 24.6 dB(A). Explicit power profile unstated. No separate gaming row inferred.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 5 13.5-inch

Load	Noise (dB(A))
Max load	33.6

Source19Measurementlesnumeriques.com/ordinateur-portable/microsoft-surface-laptop-5-13-5-core-i5-p71427/test.htmlRead 10 October 2026Construction section: 33.6 dB measured while the fan runs at low speed during the Cinebench load. Distance and power mode are not stated.

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

39.5dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

33.6dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

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

45.8°C13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-4-13-Review-Is-AMD-s-Ryzen-held-back-on-purpose.541475.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Max Load thermal grid and prose: top maximum 45.8 C. Voltcraft IR-900, room 21.4 C. Exact stress test unit.

41°C19Measurementlesnumeriques.com/ordinateur-portable/microsoft-surface-laptop-5-13-5-core-i5-p71427/test.htmlRead 10 October 2026Construction section: hot spot about 41 C at the centre of the keyboard under Cinebench. Approximate figure as published. Reviewer lists no other top-surface maximum. Review unit is i5-1235U with 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD and a metal palm rest finish (Sage).

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

45.5°C13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-4-13-Review-Is-AMD-s-Ryzen-held-back-on-purpose.541475.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Same Max Load grid: bottom maximum 45.5 C. Room 21.4 C, Voltcraft IR-900. Gaming grid 46.2 C is separate and not substituted.

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

33.1°C13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-4-13-Review-Is-AMD-s-Ryzen-held-back-on-purpose.541475.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Max Load temperature prose: palmrest/touchpad reaches maximum 33.1 C. Room 21.4 C, Voltcraft IR-900.

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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.

AMicrosoft Surface Laptop 4 13.5-inch (Ryzen 5)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Power mode	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	150	Best Performance	10.88
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	Best Performance	7.1

Source13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-4-13-Review-Is-AMD-s-Ryzen-held-back-on-purpose.541475.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Battery Runtime: Edge 90 Wi-Fi surfing 10h 53m at 150 nits and 7h 06m at maximum brightness. Best Performance chosen to prevent automatic brightness changes. Maximum-brightness nits value not assigned from Intel screen tests. Exact R5/8GB/256GB, 47.4Wh.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 5 13.5-inch

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	12.75
Video streaming	200	6.68

Source19Measurementlesnumeriques.com/ordinateur-portable/microsoft-surface-laptop-5-13-5-core-i5-p71427/test.htmlRead 10 October 2026Autonomy section: the unit switched off after 6 h 41 min under Netflix at 200 cd/m2, keyboard backlight and Bluetooth off, same protocol as earlier reviews. Power mode not stated. Review unit has 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD.20Measurementreviewed.com/laptops/content/microsoft-surface-laptop-5Read 10 October 2026Battery section: 12 h 45 min in the reviewer benchmark that simulates web browsing. Brightness and power mode are not stated. Review unit is i5-1235U with 8 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD, which the review says is otherwise identical to the 256 GB base.

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

10.88h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

12.75h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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6.68h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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.

8.1W13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-4-13-Review-Is-AMD-s-Ryzen-held-back-on-purpose.541475.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Power Consumption table: idle maximum 8.1 W. Metrahit Energy AC input measurement. Display/profile firmware specifics unstated.

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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.

64.1W13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-4-13-Review-Is-AMD-s-Ryzen-held-back-on-purpose.541475.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Power Consumption table: maximum 64.1 W, Metrahit Energy AC input. Brief peak falls to about 50 W and later 32 W. Not adapter output.

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

23W13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-4-13-Review-Is-AMD-s-Ryzen-held-back-on-purpose.541475.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Processor section, Cinebench R15 multi loop: package consumption settles at 23 W after initial 30 W. This is CPU-only loop observation, not combined CPU/GPU stress, which settles near 17 W.

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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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Yes9Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-5-specs-and-featuresRead 10 October 2026Processor row for both 13.5 consumer i5-1235U and i7-1255U says Built on Intel Evo platform. Original October 2022 fact sheet explicitly all consumer SKUs Evo.

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

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Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

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Yes2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-5-specs-and-featuresRead 5 October 2026

EPEAT

Gold15Certification listepeat.net/product-details/a35e1d98d2b2422eaabc1b0f5c4863afRead 7 October 2026Registry exact 13.5-inch Alcantara models 1950/1958 and reference UPC 889842723687: EPEAT Gold, registration 2021-09-22, archived 2025-02-13. This is historical registration, not a current active certification claim. Selected public record is Estonia and hardware UPC matches US reference.

Gold9Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-5-specs-and-featuresRead 10 October 2026Sustainability row explicitly Registered EPEAT Gold in US and Canada. Manufacturer registration claim for retained US hardware.

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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 4 13.5-inch, Power Supply, Quick Start Guide, Safety and warranty documents1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 5 October 2026

Surface Laptop 5 13.5-inch, Power Supply, Quick Start Guide, Safety and warranty documents1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 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.

1year5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1631875-REG/microsoft_5pb_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact original US limited one-year maker warranty. Statutory rights and paid plans excluded.

1year1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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Product page

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-4-features4Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-4-featuresRead 5 October 2026US first-generation guide. Unavailable original US retail route not used.

www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/surface-laptop-5/8XN49V61S1BN3Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/p/surface-laptop-5/8XN49V61S1BNRead 10 October 2026Original consumer store. Business hardware and successor comparison rows excluded.

Spec sheet

news.microsoft.com/es-xl/fact-sheet-surface-laptop-42Maker product pagenews.microsoft.com/es-xl/fact-sheet-surface-laptop-4Read 5 October 2026Original maker May 2021 fact sheet published as web document. Region-specific business options not imported.

news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original October 2022 consumer rows. Business CPUs excluded.

Manual

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-4-features4Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-4-featuresRead 5 October 2026

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-5-specs-and-features2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-5-specs-and-featuresRead 5 October 2026

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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