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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.

5UI-000015Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1631876-REG/microsoft_5ui_00001_15_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original US 5UI-00001, Platinum metal, 4980U/8 GB/256 GB, Windows 10 Home. Later 00027 and refurbished/upgraded SKUs excluded. No current stock claim.

RBY-000014Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1729192-REG/microsoft_rby_00001_15_surface_laptop_4.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact US RBY-00001, Platinum, Metal, i7-1255U, 8 GB/256 GB. No current availability claim.

GTIN / EAN

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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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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 15-inch (Ryzen 5)13Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review compares the 15-inch Surface Laptop 4 with the 15-inch Surface Laptop 3 and says the $1,199 15-inch Ryzen 5 model is gone. Wikipedia infobox also lists Surface Laptop 3 as predecessor. Marketed-generation lineage at the same size, not hardware inheritance.16Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surface_Laptop_4Read 10 October 2026Infobox Predecessor: Surface Laptop 3. Linked to the 15-inch Ryzen 5 Surface Laptop 3 entry for size match. Marketed-generation lineage, not hardware inheritance.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 15-inch (Ryzen 7)16Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surface_Laptop_5Read 10 October 2026Infobox names Surface Laptop 4 as the predecessor. Linked to the existing 15-inch Surface Laptop 4 record, the same size. This is generation lineage, not hardware inheritance. No successor is stored because the infobox names the business-only Surface Laptop 6.

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 15-inch13Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Wikipedia infobox lists Surface Laptop 5 as successor. The 15-inch Surface Laptop 5 is the same-size entry. Marketed-generation lineage, not hardware inheritance.16Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surface_Laptop_4Read 10 October 2026Infobox Successor: Surface Laptop 5. Linked to the 15-inch Surface Laptop 5 entry for size match. Marketed-generation lineage, not hardware inheritance.

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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.

$1,299.9911Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-laptop-4-15-inch-amdRead 10 October 2026Review states the 15-inch Surface Laptop 4 starts at $1,299.99 and $1,699.99 as tested. Windows Central's consumer table lists the 8 GB/256 GB Platinum Ryzen 7 as the $1,299 entry model. US price, excludes tax.13Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Consumer table for the 15-inch lists Ryzen 7, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB, Platinum at $1,299.16Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surface_Laptop_4Read 10 October 2026Configuration table lists the 15-inch consumer Ryzen 7 8 GB/256 GB at $1,300, which matches the $1,299.99 start price.

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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.

US5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1631876-REG/microsoft_5ui_00001_15_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

US4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1729192-REG/microsoft_rby_00001_15_surface_laptop_4.htmlRead 7 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Platinum5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1631876-REG/microsoft_5ui_00001_15_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Platinum4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1729192-REG/microsoft_rby_00001_15_surface_laptop_4.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Segment

Ultrabook10Reviewengadget.com/surface-laptop-4-review-2021-bigger-better-ultraportable-133047360-133047483.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review identifies the Ryzen 7 15-inch Surface Laptop 4 as an ultraportable. This is device class, not a measured specification.

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Form factor

Clamshell11Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-laptop-4-15-inch-amdRead 10 October 2026Opening describes Microsoft clamshell notebook. This fixed chassis feature applies to the 15-inch Ryzen family. No 16 GB /512 GB measured result is transferred.

Clamshell9Retailer pagethepcwholesale.com/product/microsoft-surface-5-core-i7-1255u-256gb-ssd-8gb-15-2496x1664-touchscreen-win11-platinum-backlit-keyboardRead 7 October 2026Exact RBY-00001 15-inch consumer i7-1255U, 8 GB and 256 GB factory-sealed listing. Form factor explicitly Clamshell.

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.

Width339.5Depth244Thickness (max)14.7mm(13.4 × 9.6 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 October 2026Original consumer hardware rows. Across-screen width, front-to-back depth and closed height. 15-inch 339.5 mm, not rounded retailer 340.

Width340Depth244Thickness (max)14.7mm(13.4 × 9.6 × 0.6 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 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.

1.542kg(3.4 lb)1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 October 2026Matching Platinum Alcantara 1,265 g at 13.5 inches or Platinum metal 1,542 g at 15 inches. Adapter excluded.

1.56kg(3.4 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026Original PDF 1,560 g, consistent 3.44 lb and exact retailer 1.56 kg. Later maker guide/store 1,545 g conflicts with unchanged 3.44 lb. Original retained.

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 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 7 October 2026Aluminium casing. Alcantara is palm-rest covering, not lid.

Bottom material

Aluminium1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 October 2026Maker casing aluminium.

Aluminium2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-5-specs-and-featuresRead 7 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.

15in(38.1 cm)1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 October 2026

15in(38.1 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Native resolution

2496 × 1664px1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 October 2026

2496 × 1664px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Pixel density

200ppi=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-4-15-laptop-review-New-AMD-processor-and-more-endurance.535914.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specification table: 15-inch 2496 x 1664 IPS. Review explains display remains unchanged across the 15-inch family. Used as a stated panel subtype, not measured sample model or calibration.

IPS10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-5-15-review-Old-design-for-a-premium-price.709645.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review generic Surface Laptop 5 15-inch LCD technology is IPS. Maker service table has one 15-inch Platinum AB-Cover part U7I-00001 across consumer RAM/storage boards. No sample panel part number or measurement inherited from 16 GB/512 GB review.12Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%205%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 10 October 2026Service guide printed pages 17-19 list a shared 15-inch AB-Cover, separate from the capacity-specific consumer and business motherboards. The value itself is supported by the cited review. No 16 GB/512 GB measured sample results inherited.

Backlight

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

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

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

Glossy12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-4-15-laptop-review-New-AMD-processor-and-more-endurance.535914.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specification table glossy: yes. Display prose identifies a reflective capacitive touchscreen. No supplier part number or measurement is transferred.

Glossy10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-5-15-review-Old-design-for-a-premium-price.709645.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Surface Laptop 5 15-inch display surface description. Maker service table lists one Platinum 15-inch display assembly across configurations. Reviewer calls touchscreen very reflective and glossy. Sample-specific optical measurements excluded.12Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%205%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 10 October 2026Service guide printed pages 17-19 list a shared 15-inch AB-Cover, separate from the capacity-specific consumer and business motherboards. The value itself is supported by the cited review description. No 16 GB/512 GB measured sample results inherited.

Touchscreen

Yes1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 October 2026

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

Stylus

Supported1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 October 2026

Supported1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 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 15-inch (Ryzen 7)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2496	1664	60

Source12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-4-15-laptop-review-New-AMD-processor-and-more-endurance.535914.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 15-inch 2496 x 1664 built-in display table states 60 Hz. Fixed standard panel mode. No external-display or variable-refresh capability inferred.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 5 15-inch

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2496	1664	60	No

Source4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1729192-REG/microsoft_rby_00001_15_surface_laptop_4.htmlRead 7 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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400nits11Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/content/microsoftcorp/microsoft/final/en-us/mcaps/dau/documents/redtiger/fy23/Surface%20Laptop%205%20SCR%20Fact%20Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker Surface Laptop 5 SCR sheet exact 15-inch display says 400 nits maximum (typical), minimum 5 nits. It is a business bundle, so common display scope is independently supported by service guide 15-inch Platinum AB-Cover U7I-00001 across consumer/business boards. This is claimed typical SDR maximum, not measured or HDR peak.12Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%205%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 10 October 2026Service guide printed pages 17-19 list a shared 15-inch AB-Cover, separate from the capacity-specific consumer and business motherboards, so the display is common across configurations. The value itself is supported by the cited maker SCR sheet.

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

None13Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says the display has no HDR support and no wide colour gamut. No DisplayHDR certification is listed by the maker.

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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 7 October 2026Individually colour-calibrated display, matching size.

Second display

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Processor

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Processor

AMD Ryzen 7 4980U Microsoft Surface Edition1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 October 2026

Intel Core i7-1255U1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Processor brand

AMD1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 October 2026

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 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 4 15-inch (Ryzen 7)

Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
8	2	4.4

Source6Maker product pageamd.com/en/support/downloads/drivers.html/processors/ryzen/ryzen-4000-series/amd-ryzen-7-4980u-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 15-inch

Core type	Count	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	2	4.7
Efficiency	8	3.5

Source5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/226259/intel-core-i71255u-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact chip core classifications and maximum turbo clocks. Retailer i7 E-core 3.4 GHz conflicts with Intel 3.5 GHz. Chip power/memory limits excluded.

CPU cores

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

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

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8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

166Maker product pageamd.com/en/support/downloads/drivers.html/processors/ryzen/ryzen-4000-series/amd-ryzen-7-4980u-microsoft-surface-edition.htmlRead 5 October 2026

125Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/226259/intel-core-i71255u-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Max boost clock

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

8MB6Maker product pageamd.com/en/support/downloads/drivers.html/processors/ryzen/ryzen-4000-series/amd-ryzen-7-4980u-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/1729192-REG/microsoft_rby_00001_15_surface_laptop_4.htmlRead 7 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-7-4980u-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.

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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.

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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/1631876-REG/microsoft_5ui_00001_15_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact inventory integrated AMD Radeon Graphics.

No4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1729192-REG/microsoft_rby_00001_15_surface_laptop_4.htmlRead 7 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 7 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 10 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/1631876-REG/microsoft_5ui_00001_15_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

8GB4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1729192-REG/microsoft_rby_00001_15_surface_laptop_4.htmlRead 7 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR4X1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 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 10 October 2026

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.

Soldered12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-4-15-laptop-review-New-AMD-processor-and-more-endurance.535914.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Memory table states soldered. Chassis maintenance cannot upgrade RAM. This family hardware topology applies to 8 GB too.

Soldered10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-5-15-review-Old-design-for-a-premium-price.709645.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review states RAM soldered and not upgradeable across Surface Laptop 5. Maker service parts list contains capacity-specific complete motherboards, not replaceable RAM sockets. Exact 15-inch i7/8 GB consumer motherboard U4B-00001.12Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%205%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 10 October 2026Service guide printed pages 17-19 list capacity-specific consumer and business motherboards, separate from the shared 15-inch covers, chassis/battery and thermal module. The value itself is supported by the cited review.

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.

16GB12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-4-15-laptop-review-New-AMD-processor-and-more-endurance.535914.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Opening explicitly says users needing 32 GB must choose Intel. Complete 15-inch sold-configuration table has AMD 8 GB or 16 GB and Intel up to 32 GB. Maximum AMD purchase-time soldered option is 16 GB, not generic processor addressability.

32GB2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-5-specs-and-featuresRead 7 October 2026Consumer 15-inch options up to 32 GB, same i7-1255U and Iris Xe. Purchase maximum, not upgradeability.

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/1631876-REG/microsoft_5ui_00001_15_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

256GB4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1729192-REG/microsoft_rby_00001_15_surface_laptop_4.htmlRead 7 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/1729192-REG/microsoft_rby_00001_15_surface_laptop_4.htmlRead 7 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 15-inch (Ryzen 7)

Form factor	Count	Occupied
M.2 2230	1	Yes

Source12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-4-15-laptop-review-New-AMD-processor-and-more-endurance.535914.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Maintenance identifies the small M.2-2230 SSD as the one replaceable storage drive. The exact-size iFixit SSD replacement guide separately describes the single socket. No PCIe generation or lane capability inferred.14Reviewdocuments.cdn.ifixit.com/pdf/ifixit/guide_156820_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact Surface Laptop 4 15-inch procedure removes the one installed SSD from its socket at Step 15 before cooling removal. Complete internal layout shows one occupied storage connector. M.2-2230 form factor comes from the separately cited Notebookcheck Maintenance description. Guide warns that some photos are from another model, while the named removal procedure applies to this device.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 5 15-inch

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

Source12Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%205%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 10 October 2026Removable SSD (rSSD) Replacement Process, printed pages 35 to 37, documents one rSSD connector on the motherboard that lifts out at about 15 degrees. The 15-inch parts list has rSSD 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB options. The M.2 2230 NVMe form factor comes from the iFixit upgrade kit listing for model numbers 1958 and 1959. Slot PCIe generation is not stated, so it is left out. Occupied by the installed drive.15Retailer pageifixit.com/products/microsoft-surface-ssd-upgrade-kitRead 10 October 2026iFixit lists the Micron 2500 M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD as compatible with Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 (15-inch), model numbers 1958 and 1959. Used for the slot size and NVMe interface only. The kit's PCIe 4.0 rating does not prove the slot generation.

M.2 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 15-inch (Ryzen 7)

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 7 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 15-inch

Type	Version	Count	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4 / Thunderbolt 4	1	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
USB-A	USB 3.1	1	5	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
Other	Surface Connect	1	Not available	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 10 October 2026One physical USB-C supports USB4, Thunderbolt 4, display and charging. USB-A published USB 3.1. No accepted input watts inferred.4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1729192-REG/microsoft_rby_00001_15_surface_laptop_4.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact RBY-00001 Thunderbolt 4 paragraph explicitly 40Gb/s. USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 paragraph explicitly 5Gb/s. Two physical ports retain original count. Laptop accepted watts not inferred.

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 61Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 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 10 October 2026

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz2Maker product pagenews.microsoft.com/es-xl/fact-sheet-surface-laptop-4Read 10 October 2026Maker lists Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax compatible. The Intel AX200 module identified in the Tom's Hardware review unit supports 2.4 and 5 GHz per Intel ARK. No 6 GHz band.15Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/189347/intel-wifi-6-ax200-gig/specifications.htmlRead 10 October 2026Intel ARK lists the Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (Gig+) with 2.4 and 5 GHz bands.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz14Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/130293/intel-wifi-6-ax201-gig/specifications.htmlRead 10 October 2026Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (Gig+) specifications: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), frequency bands 2.4 and 5 GHz (160MHz). No 6 GHz statement. Matches the maker's Wi-Fi 6 claim for this model.

Wi-Fi module

Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX20011Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-laptop-4-15-inch-amdRead 10 October 2026Spec table of the review unit lists Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 and Bluetooth 5. The review unit is Ryzen 7 4980U with 16 GB and 512 GB, not the retained 8 GB/256 GB. Suppliers may vary.

Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 160MHz13Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/updates/surface-laptop-5-update-historyRead 10 October 2026Maker driver and firmware update history for Surface Laptop 5 lists one Wi-Fi adapter, Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 160MHz, under Network adapters in every release. The history covers the 13.5-inch and 15-inch models with shared driver packages. Name stored as the maker writes it.

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 7 October 2026

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

Cellular

No13Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review cons list says no option for 4G LTE or 5G.

No4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1729192-REG/microsoft_rby_00001_15_surface_laptop_4.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact RBY-00001 Communications table states Cellular Support No. Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth remain.

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 7 October 2026Maker explicitly QWERTY. No regional ANSI/ISO geometry inferred.

English2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-5-specs-and-featuresRead 7 October 2026Maker Keyboard Compatibility explicitly Layout English with full F1-F12 row. US reference retained. No regional variant layouts added.

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 stated2Maker product pagenews.microsoft.com/es-xl/fact-sheet-surface-laptop-4Read 10 October 2026Maker fact sheet lists a full-size backlit keyboard with 1.3 mm travel for the 15-inch. Backlight colour not stated.

Single colour10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-5-15-review-Old-design-for-a-premium-price.709645.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Model 15-inch keyboard description explicitly white backlight with three levels. This is shared hardware description, not a benchmark. No reviewer keyboard locale inherited. Maker sheet confirms keyboard backlight and service guide lists colour/language C-cover choices across all configurations.12Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%205%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 10 October 2026Service guide printed pages 17-19 list a shared 15-inch C-Cover, separate from the capacity-specific consumer and business motherboards. The value itself is supported by the cited keyboard description.

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

No13Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Design and features explicitly describes lack of a number pad on the 15-inch model. This fixed keyboard layout applies across memory configurations.

No9Retailer pagethepcwholesale.com/product/microsoft-surface-5-core-i7-1255u-256gb-ssd-8gb-15-2496x1664-touchscreen-win11-platinum-backlit-keyboardRead 7 October 2026Exact US RBY-00001 keyboard table states Numeric keypad No.

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.

Mechanical13Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says the trackpad has a relatively quiet click when depressed, which describes a mechanical clickpad. Not a haptic trackpad.

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Camera and audio

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Webcam

720p HD f/2.01Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 October 2026

720p HD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 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 7 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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212Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%205%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 10 October 2026Speaker Replacement Process, printed pages 53 to 55, removes a left speaker and a right speaker, each held by 3 screws (6 speaker screws in total). The Illustrated Service Parts List has one Speakers part. Two physical speakers, not inferred from Omnisonic stereo processing.

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

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Audio features

Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 October 2026

Dolby Atmos1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 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 7 October 2026

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 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 7 October 2026Nominal 47.4 Wh. Minimum 45.8 Wh excluded.

47.4Wh9Retailer pagethepcwholesale.com/product/microsoft-surface-5-core-i7-1255u-256gb-ssd-8gb-15-2496x1664-touchscreen-win11-platinum-backlit-keyboardRead 7 October 2026Exact RBY-00001 battery capacity 47.4 Wh. Corroborated as nominal capacity by maker technical sheet and same 15-inch Platinum chassis/battery U6B-00001 across consumer/business boards in service guide. Minimum 45.8 Wh is separate. Battery cells/mAh do not establish nominal pack voltage.11Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/content/microsoftcorp/microsoft/final/en-us/mcaps/dau/documents/redtiger/fy23/Surface%20Laptop%205%20SCR%20Fact%20Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Technical battery row explicitly nominal 47.4 Wh and minimum 45.8 Wh. Business/SCR bundle capacity corroborates exact consumer RBY-00001 retailer and common 15-inch chassis+battery part. Bundle smart-card hardware and onsite warranty are excluded.12Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%205%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 10 October 2026Service guide printed pages 17-19 list a shared 15-inch chassis/battery, separate from the capacity-specific consumer and business motherboards. The value itself is supported by the cited maker sheet and retailer listing.

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 15-inch (Ryzen 7)

Use case	Hours (h)
Mixed use	17.5

Source2Maker product pagenews.microsoft.com/es-xl/fact-sheet-surface-laptop-4Read 10 October 2026Maker footnote: up to 17.5 hours of typical device usage for the 15-inch AMD Ryzen Surface Edition. Tested February 2021 on a preproduction 15-inch Ryzen 7 with 8 GB RAM. Full battery drain with a mix of active use and standby. Active use is eight-site web browsing, a Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook productivity test and idle apps. Display at 150 nits, auto brightness off, connected to Wi-Fi.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 5 15-inch

Use case	Hours (h)
Mixed use	17

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026Footnote 5. Matching 15-inch Core i7, 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 10 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 7 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.

114Reviewdocuments.cdn.ifixit.com/pdf/ifixit/guide_156820_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch) Heatsink and Fan Replacement, printed steps 17-23. One physical fan and cable, one heatsink/fan assembly removed. Generic procedure for exact 15-inch device.

112Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%205%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 18 complete service parts list has one 15-inch Thermal Module+Fan U1X-00002. Printed page 6 terminology defines module as assembly with heat spreaders and electric fan. The guide documents one fan connector and one complete replacement procedure, not logical cooling modes.

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.

None14Reviewdocuments.cdn.ifixit.com/pdf/ifixit/guide_156820_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Step 21 explicitly states thermal paste bonds the heatsink to the CPU. Step 24 instructs cleaning CPU/heatsink and reapplying thermal paste. Reference has no discrete GPU. This proves ordinary factory paste instead of CPU liquid metal.

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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

None12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-4-15-laptop-review-New-AMD-processor-and-more-endurance.535914.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Security section explicitly says there are no additional security features such as a Kensington lock, smart card reader or fingerprint sensor. Fixed 15-inch chassis.

None9Retailer pagethepcwholesale.com/product/microsoft-surface-5-core-i7-1255u-256gb-ssd-8gb-15-2496x1664-touchscreen-win11-platinum-backlit-keyboardRead 7 October 2026Exact RBY-00001 table says Fingerprint reader No, separately Windows Hello face Yes. Not confused with IR face authentication.

TPM

2.01Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 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 10 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.

No12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-4-15-laptop-review-New-AMD-processor-and-more-endurance.535914.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Security section explicitly lists no Kensington lock. No third-party USB-port locks counted.

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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 10 October 2026

OS family

Windows1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 October 2026

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 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.

399nits13Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Reviewer states brightness peaks at an average of 399 nits in the center. Instrument and brightness setting not named in the sentence. Panel is the same across 15-inch configurations.

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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.

97%13Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Reviewer states 97% sRGB. Stated as a percentage of the gamut that a 100% rival reaches, treated as coverage rather than volume. Instrument not named in the sentence.

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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.

75%13Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Reviewer states 75% DCI-P3. Treated as coverage. Tom's Hardware reports 77.8% DCI-P3 with its own method, which is close. Instrument not named in the sentence.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Measured performance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Measured noise and temperature

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

AMicrosoft Surface Laptop 4 15-inch (Ryzen 7)

Load	Noise (dB(A))
Max load	46

Source13Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Reviewer states fan volume peaks around 46 dBA, about 2 dB below Surface Laptop 3. Peak CPU and GPU load. Distance and power mode not stated, so those keys are left out.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 5 15-inch

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

46dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

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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

41°C11Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-laptop-4-15-inch-amdRead 10 October 2026Skin temperature while running the Cinebench R23 gauntlet. Hotspot between the G and H keys 41 C. Review unit 16 GB/512 GB. Room temperature not stated.

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

43.5°C11Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-laptop-4-15-inch-amdRead 10 October 2026Skin temperature while running the Cinebench R23 gauntlet. Hottest point on the bottom 43.5 C. Review unit 16 GB/512 GB. Room temperature not stated.

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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

71.39°C11Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-laptop-4-15-inch-amdRead 10 October 2026Average CPU temperature 71.39 C over the reviewer's 20-run Cinebench R23 loop. Average, not peak. Review unit 16 GB/512 GB.

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

2.58GHz11Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-laptop-4-15-inch-amdRead 10 October 2026Average CPU clock 2.58 GHz over the reviewer's 20-run Cinebench R23 loop. Average, not peak. Review unit 16 GB/512 GB.

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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 15-inch (Ryzen 7)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Mixed use	150	12.07

Source11Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-laptop-4-15-inch-amdRead 10 October 2026Reviewer test of web browsing, video streaming and OpenGL tests at 150 nits over Wi-Fi gave 12 hours 4 minutes. Review unit is Ryzen 7 4980U, 16 GB, 512 GB, Windows 10 Home. Power mode and firmware not stated. Retained SKU is 8 GB/256 GB with the same battery and display.

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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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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026Original consumer fact sheet CPU row for 15-inch i7-1255U explicitly says all SKUs built on Intel Evo platform. Not inferred from generic CPU eligibility.

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 7 October 2026

EPEAT

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Gold2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-5-specs-and-featuresRead 7 October 2026Maker Sustainability row states registered EPEAT Gold in US and Canada. Exact consumer 15-inch reference within same sheet.

Other certifications

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Windows 11 Secured-core PC1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026Security table lists Windows 11 Secured-core PC for consumer and commercial models. Stored verbatim. No Secured-core level is stated.

In the box

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

Surface Laptop 4 15-inch, Power Supply, Quick Start Guide, Safety and warranty documents1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 October 2026

Surface Laptop 5 15-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 10 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 7 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 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/1631876-REG/microsoft_5ui_00001_15_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 10 October 2026

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

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 5 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 10 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 10 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 7 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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