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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (7th Edition, X Plus) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition, X2 Plus)
Product A: Microsoft
Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (7th Edition, X Plus)
76 of 179 known
Dell 14S DS14260 Core Ultra 7 355 OLED
Samsung Galaxy Book6 (14-inch, Core Ultra 5 325)
HP OmniBook 3 14-hy0017nr
HP OmniBook 7 14 (14t-hg000)
HP OmniBook 3 14-hz0099nr
HP OmniBook 5 14 (14z-hm000)
HP Laptop 14-dq6199nr
Lenovo IdeaPad 5a 2-in-1 (14", Gen 11) 14AGP11
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i (15", Gen 11) 15IWC11
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition, X2 Plus)
HP OmniBook 3 Laptop 16-by0142nr
Apple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 2026)
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Apple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 2026)Product B: Microsoft
Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition, X2 Plus)
96 of 179 known
Acer Swift Go 14 AI SFG14-01-X006
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3, 2024)
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025)
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M3, 2024)
ASUS Zenbook A14 UX3407QA (Snapdragon X Plus)
ASUS Zenbook S 14 (2024) UX5406SA-BH71T-CB
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition, 2025)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (7th Edition, X Elite)
HP Spectre x360 14 (2024, 14-eu0023dx)
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition, 2025)
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HP Spectre x360 14 (2024, 14-eu0023dx)
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M4, 2025)
Dell XPS 13 9350 (2024) Core Ultra 5 226V
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 364 of 171 fields differ
- 14 different values
- 50 known for one only
- 42 the same
- 65 missing for both
Weight
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Weight (published)
A1.34kg
B1.36kg
All 179 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (7th Edition, X Plus)1Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2026/06/16/introducing-the-next-surface-pro-and-surface-laptop-built-for-performance-and-flexibilityRead 5 October 2026Microsoft's launch post compares the 13.8-inch and 15-inch Surface Laptop 8th Edition with the 7th Edition and calls it the previous generation.6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Snapdragon-X2-Plus-is-much-faster-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-13-8-2026-Review.1334131.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Notebookcheck's review of the 13.8-inch Surface Laptop 8th Edition says the chassis is unchanged from the previous model and the previous generation Surface Laptop.
Successor
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition, X2 Plus)22Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2026/06/16/introducing-the-next-surface-pro-and-surface-laptop-built-for-performance-and-flexibilityRead 23 October 2026Microsoft's launch post compares the 13.8-inch and 15-inch Surface Laptop 8th Edition with the 7th Edition and calls it the previous generation.23Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Snapdragon-X2-Plus-is-much-faster-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-13-8-2026-Review.1334131.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review of the 13.8-inch Surface Laptop 8th Edition says the chassis is unchanged from the previous model and the previous generation Surface Laptop.
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Launch price (EU)
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Form factor
Chassis
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Dimensions
Width301Depth220Thickness (max)17.5mm(11.9 × 8.7 × 0.7 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Size and weight section. Chassis width 301 mm, depth 220 mm and height 17.5 mm. No package dimensions.
Width301Depth220Thickness (max)17.5mm(11.9 × 8.7 × 0.7 in)4Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/surface/microsoft-unveils-surface-laptop-8-and-surface-pro-12-with-snapdragon-x2-chips-with-better-performance-and-battery-life-and-higher-price-tags-to-matchRead 5 October 2026Surface Laptop 8 consumer specification table, matching screen size. Source names length across screen and width front to back. Stored width/depth use chassis geometry, 301 x 220 mm or 329 x 239 mm.
Weight (published)
Lid material
Bottom material
Max hinge angle
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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)
Yes16Maker product pagelearn.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/surface-hardware-environmental-test-resultsRead 7 October 2026Maker legal documentation links the exact Surface Laptop 13.8-inch 7th Edition (2036) to this test table. MIL-STD-810H column Surface Laptop 7th Edition Snapdragon reports Pass for listed procedures except Humidity N/A. Independent third-party laboratory tests, not a guarantee of field durability. Consumer hardware model is explicitly linked by maker, not inherited from an Intel business model.17Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/legal/compliance/environmental-compliance/documentationRead 7 October 2026Exact Surface Laptop 13.8-inch 7th Edition (2036) section links to Surface hardware environmental test results. Later 8th Edition reuses model 2036 and is kept separate.
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Display
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Screen size
Native resolution
Pixel density
200.7ppi
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Backlight
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Screen surface
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Touchscreen
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Refresh rate modes
AMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (7th Edition, X Plus)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Maximum operating refresh (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2304 | 1536 | 120 |
BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition, X2 Plus)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Maximum operating refresh (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2304 | 1536 | 120 |
Max refresh rate
120Hz
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Adaptive sync
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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)
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Native panel colour depth
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Brightness (SDR, claimed)
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Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)
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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)
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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
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sRGB coverage (claimed)
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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
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Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)
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HDR certification
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Factory calibrated
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Second display
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Processor
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Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (10-core)2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-7th-edition-featuresRead 5 October 2026Maker original seventh-edition guide explicitly lists Snapdragon X Plus (10 Core). Original consumer PDF restricts X Plus to the 13.8-inch size.3Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-13-8-2k-touchscreen-snapdragon-x-plus-2024-16gb-memory-256gb-storage-7th-ed-copilot-pc-platinum/JJGXP2VWFKRead 5 October 20266Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-copilot-pc-13-8-touch-screen-snapdragon-x-plus-16gb-memory-256gb-ssd-7th-ed-latest-model-platinum/6582826Read 5 October 2026Public original SKU listing plus maker guide identify Snapdragon X Plus 10-core.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus X2P-64-1005Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-8-inch-8th-edition/8mzbmmcjzpmf/6bj6Read 5 October 2026Selected Summary: Snapdragon X2 Plus 10 Core, 16 GB / 512 GB. 13.8 exact code comes from matching review.6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Snapdragon-X2-Plus-is-much-faster-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-13-8-2026-Review.1334131.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Matching review explicitly identifies X2P-64-100 in the selected 16 GB/512 GB 13.8-inch configuration. CPU core groups and published multicore maxima are separately sourced from the exact Qualcomm product brief. Prime naming remains in core_name because there is no Prime core_type option.
Processor brand
Core configuration
AMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (7th Edition, X Plus)
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Qualcomm Oryon | 3.4 |
Source9Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/691/2024/06/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker confirms original X1P-64-100, corroborated by exact ZGJ-00001 retailer. Qualcomm Oryon cores, no Intel P/E label. Highest named multi-core frequency 3.4 GHz. No guessed base clock or short-duration boost.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-X-Plus-Product-Brief.pdfRead 7 October 2026SKU Comparison table page 1: X1P-64-100, 10 Qualcomm Oryon cores, maximum multi-core 3.4 GHz, no separate boost. Microsoft exact 13.8-inch Plus cell independently identifies this chip.
BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition, X2 Plus)
| Core type | Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | 6 | Qualcomm Oryon Gen 3 Prime | 4 |
| Performance | 4 | Qualcomm Oryon Gen 3 Performance | 3.4 |
CPU cores
10
10
Cores labelled performance
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4
Cores labelled efficiency
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0
Threads
Max boost clock
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Process
Sustained CPU power (configured)
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Peak CPU power (configured)
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Combined CPU and GPU power
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NPU performance
Graphics
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Discrete GPU
No3Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-13-8-2k-touchscreen-snapdragon-x-plus-2024-16gb-memory-256gb-storage-7th-ed-copilot-pc-platinum/JJGXP2VWFKRead 5 October 2026Detailed Graphics Type Integrated evidence is from the publicly indexed exact original SKU route. The maker generation feature guide explicitly identifies Snapdragon X Plus as 10-core. Current new-condition listing is not treated as a detailed spec table.6Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-copilot-pc-13-8-touch-screen-snapdragon-x-plus-16gb-memory-256gb-ssd-7th-ed-latest-model-platinum/6582826Read 5 October 2026Public index of the exact original ZGJ-00001 retail listing states Graphics Type Integrated. Live current replacement route retains less detail. No current availability or price inferred.
No5Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-8-inch-8th-edition/8mzbmmcjzpmf/6bj6Read 5 October 2026Selected Snapdragon X2 Plus configuration uses integrated Qualcomm Adreno GPU. No discrete GPU is offered here.6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Snapdragon-X2-Plus-is-much-faster-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-13-8-2026-Review.1334131.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026
GPU
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GPU brand
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VRAM
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Max GPU power (TGP)
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Dynamic Boost
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GPU boost clock
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GPU switching
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Integrated GPU
Memory
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Installed RAM
16GB3Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-13-8-2k-touchscreen-snapdragon-x-plus-2024-16gb-memory-256gb-storage-7th-ed-copilot-pc-platinum/JJGXP2VWFKRead 5 October 20266Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-copilot-pc-13-8-touch-screen-snapdragon-x-plus-16gb-memory-256gb-ssd-7th-ed-latest-model-platinum/6582826Read 5 October 2026Exact original US SKU listing title retains 16 GB memory.
RAM type
RAM speed
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Memory channels
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RAM upgrade
Memory slots
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RAM slots
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Free RAM slots
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Maximum supported RAM
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Storage
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Installed storage
256GB3Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-13-8-2k-touchscreen-snapdragon-x-plus-2024-16gb-memory-256gb-storage-7th-ed-copilot-pc-platinum/JJGXP2VWFKRead 5 October 20266Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-copilot-pc-13-8-touch-screen-snapdragon-x-plus-16gb-memory-256gb-ssd-7th-ed-latest-model-platinum/6582826Read 5 October 2026Exact original US SKU listing title retains 256 GB SSD.
Storage type
SSD (interface unspecified)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Installed drive PCIe generation
Storage slots
AMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (7th Edition, X Plus)
| Form factor | Interface | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 2230 | PCIe NVMe | 1 | Yes |
BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition, X2 Plus)
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Free storage slots
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Maximum slot PCIe generation
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Ports
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Ports
AMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (7th Edition, X Plus)
| Type | Version | Count | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB4 | 2 | USB4 | 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 |
BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition, X2 Plus)
| Type | Version | Count | Side | Maximum data rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB4 | 2 | Left | 40 | USB4 | Yes |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 | Left | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Left | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Other | Surface Connect | 1 | Right | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Source5Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-8-inch-8th-edition/8mzbmmcjzpmf/6bj6Read 5 October 2026Current Surface Laptop block includes USB4 and physical counts. Extra older Copilot+ block lower on page excluded. Review supplies 13.8 sides and data rates.6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Snapdragon-X2-Plus-is-much-faster-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-13-8-2026-Review.1334131.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact base reviewed left side: audio, USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 at 5 Gbps and two USB4 at 40 Gbps with DisplayPort. Right: Surface Connect. Intel Thunderbolt capability is not copied.
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 input
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Wireless
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
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Wi-Fi module
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Bluetooth
Keyboard and touchpad
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Keyboard layouts
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Key switches
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Keyboard backlight
Numpad
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Key travel
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Pointing stick
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Touchpad size
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Touchpad mechanism
Camera and audio
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Webcam
IR face login
Yes2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-laptopRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-business-8th-edition-intelRead 5 October 2026Current eighth-edition user guide separately labels the Windows Hello camera and front-facing camera. Consumer overview explicitly specifies Windows Hello facial recognition. No Intel processor or Thunderbolt capability is inherited.6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Snapdragon-X2-Plus-is-much-faster-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-13-8-2026-Review.1334131.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Matching consumer X2 Plus review Specifications: 1080p with IR. Case and Connectivity also explicitly says webcam with IR.
Webcam privacy
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Built-in speaker drivers
Total speaker power
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Audio features
Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth LE Audio1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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Battery and power
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Battery energy
Claimed battery life
AMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (7th Edition, X Plus)
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 20 |
| Web browsing | 13 |
BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition, X2 Plus)
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 20 |
| Web browsing | 16 |
Source5Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-8-inch-8th-edition/8mzbmmcjzpmf/6bj6Read 5 October 2026Exact current store video footnote: May 2026 preproduction 13.8-inch X2 Plus, 16 GB/512 GB. Local MOV 1080p at 24 FPS in Windows Media Player, 150 nits, auto-brightness disabled, Wi-Fi connected, all other settings default. Up to 20 hours. Store web footnote has invalid X2 Elite Plus wording, so web test scope is instead verified against the linked Microsoft battery-testing article, which explicitly names matching X2 Plus 16 GB/512 GB. No 15-inch X2 Elite claim inherited.10Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/battery/surface-battery-testing-and-estimated-performanceRead 8 October 2026Surface Laptop (8th Edition) (Snapdragon), 13.8-inch web test explicitly up to 16 hours. Microsoft May 2026 preproduction software/hardware: Snapdragon X2 Plus, 16 GB/512 GB. Full discharge accessing twelve popular websites over multiple open browser tabs, 150 nits, automatic brightness off, Wi-Fi connected, all other settings default. This correct explicit test configuration resolves the store footnote X2 Elite Plus typo. The video claim is separately bound to the store footnote with correct 512 GB, rather than this article video row typo 512B. Actual runtime varies with use and settings. Direct English article read in Chrome via the maker linked battery-performance redirect.
Adapter rated output
Laptop charging connector
Proprietary1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Ports and charging section includes proprietary Surface Connect. Original consumer box supplied power supply uses Surface Connect, separate from optional USB-C charging.7Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-au/d/microsoft-surface-39w-power-supply/8mzbmmcjzpb6Read 5 October 2026Maker 39 W component page explicitly identifies the magnetic Surface Connect laptop connector. The original consumer PDF independently proves the included 39 W supply. Australian wall-plug and box-region details are not imported.
Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)
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Cooling
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Fans
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Liquid metal
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Power modes
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Security
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Fingerprint
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TPM
Microsoft Pluton TPM 2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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Remote management
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Security lock slot
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Software
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Operating system
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Security updates until
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Measured display
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Brightness (measured, average)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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HDR peak brightness (measured)
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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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PWM frequency (measured)
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PWM at or below brightness
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Response black to white (measured)
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Response grey to grey (measured)
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Measured performance
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Cinebench 2024 single-core
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Geekbench 6 single-core
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Game frame rates
AMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (7th Edition, X Plus)
Not availableBMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition, X2 Plus)
| Game | Width (px) | Height (px) | Preset | Upscaling | Average FPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA V | 1024 | 768 | Lowest Settings possible | Not available | 138.3 |
| GTA V | 1366 | 768 | Normal/Off, 4x AF | Not available | 126.3 |
| GTA V | 1920 | 1080 | High/On, Advanced Graphics Off, 8x AF, 2x MSAA + FXAA | Not available | 57.9 |
| GTA V | 1920 | 1080 | Highest, 16x AF, 4x MSAA + FXAA | Not available | 23 |
| Dota 2 Reborn | 1280 | 720 | Minimum (0/3), fastest | Not available | 91.3 |
| Dota 2 Reborn | 1366 | 768 | Medium (1/3) | Not available | 75.4 |
| Dota 2 Reborn | 1920 | 1080 | High (2/3) | Not available | 67.6 |
| Dota 2 Reborn | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra (3/3), best looking | Not available | 60.7 |
| Final Fantasy XV Benchmark | 1280 | 720 | Lite Quality | Not available | 71.9 |
| Final Fantasy XV Benchmark | 1920 | 1080 | Standard Quality | Not available | 37.2 |
| Final Fantasy XV Benchmark | 1920 | 1080 | High Quality | Not available | 21.1 |
| X-Plane 11.11 | 1280 | 720 | Low, fps_test=1 | Not available | 49.2 |
| X-Plane 11.11 | 1920 | 1080 | Medium, fps_test=2 | Not available | 43 |
| X-Plane 11.11 | 1920 | 1080 | High, fps_test=3 | Not available | 38.8 |
| Strange Brigade | 1280 | 720 | Lowest, 1x AF | Not available | 174.6 |
| Strange Brigade | 1920 | 1080 | Medium, 4x AF, medium AA | Not available | 63.1 |
| Strange Brigade | 1920 | 1080 | High, 8x AF, high AA | Not available | 52.9 |
| Strange Brigade | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra, 16x AF, ultra AA | Not available | 44 |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 1920 | 1080 | Low, AA: SMAA | Not available | 34.2 |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 1920 | 1080 | Medium, AA: TAA | Not available | 25 |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 1920 | 1080 | High, AA: TAA | Not available | 21.6 |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra, AA: TAA | Not available | 21.4 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1920 | 1080 | Low | FSR off | 34.9 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1920 | 1080 | Medium | FSR off | 27.5 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1920 | 1080 | High | FSR off | 22.3 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | FSR off | 19.1 |
Measured noise and temperature
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Fan noise per mode
AMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (7th Edition, X Plus)
Not availableBMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition, X2 Plus)
| Power mode | Load | Noise (dB(A)) |
|---|---|---|
| Best Performance | Idle | 25.1 |
| Best Performance | Gaming | 37.4 |
| Best Performance | Max load | 42.4 |
| Balanced | Max load | 38.6 |
| Best power efficiency | Max load | 36.2 |
Max fan noise
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42.4dB(A)
Fan noise while gaming
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37.4dB(A)
CPU temperature in stress test
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CPU clock in stress test
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GPU temperature while gaming
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Measured battery and power
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Battery runtime per test
AMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (7th Edition, X Plus)
Not availableBMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition, X2 Plus)
| Test | Brightness (nits) | Power mode | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi browsing | 150 | Best Performance | 18.88 |
| Wi-Fi browsing | Not available | Best Performance | 8.7 |
Wi-Fi browsing runtime
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Video runtime
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Full charge time (measured)
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Sustained CPU power (measured)
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GPU power while gaming (measured)
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Certifications
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Intel Evo
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Copilot+ PC
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Colour certifications
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ENERGY STAR
EPEAT
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Surface Laptop 13.8-inch, 39W Power Supply, Quick Start Guide, Safety and warranty documents1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original consumer box section, matching screen-size column. Supplied 39 W at 13.8 inches or 65 W at 15 inches adapter, Quick Start and safety/warranty documents. Other regional bundles excluded.
Surface Laptop, 13.8-inch, 39W Power Supply with Surface Connect, Quick Start Guide, Safety and warranty documents5Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-8-inch-8th-edition/8mzbmmcjzpmf/6bj6Read 5 October 2026Exact US consumer store: Surface Connect PSU included. EU and Business bundles not combined.
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Warranty service
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Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/691/2024/06/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdf15Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/691/2024/06/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original June 2024 Microsoft-hosted consumer fact sheet. Downloaded and read. Previous retailer-hosted PDF route now presents a challenge.
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Manual
support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-7th-edition-features2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-7th-edition-featuresRead 5 October 2026
support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-business-8th-edition-intel3Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-business-8th-edition-intelRead 5 October 2026Current page title Surface Laptop (8th Edition) features. Covers both sizes and Snapdragon alongside Intel. Intel-only Thunderbolt 4 version is excluded.
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