Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition)
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
These two are closely matched; the configurations you pick decide it.
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
These two are closely matched; the configurations you pick decide it.
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
These two are closely matched; the configurations you pick decide it.
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
These two are closely matched; the configurations you pick decide it.
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is faster; otherwise the two are much alike.
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This comparison starts with each model's base configuration. Pick the ones you're considering and the whole page compares exactly those.
| Spec | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Memory | ||
| Storage |
Dashed options are sold in another configuration. Picking one switches the other specs to match.
Which one to choose
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Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A newer chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A newer chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A higher-class chip and a newer chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A higher-class chip and a newer chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A newer chip and more memory: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A higher-class chip and a newer chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A higher-class chip and a newer chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A newer chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A higher-class chip and a newer chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A higher-class chip and a newer chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A newer chip and more memory: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A higher-class chip and a newer chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A higher-class chip and a newer chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A newer chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A higher-class chip and a newer chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A higher-class chip and a newer chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A newer chip and more memory: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A higher-class chip and a newer chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A higher-class chip and a newer chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A newer chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A higher-class chip and a newer chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A higher-class chip and a newer chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A newer chip and more memory: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A higher-class chip and a newer chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A higher-class chip and a newer chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Evenly matched
Both have the power for editing and other demanding work.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A higher-class chip and a newer chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A higher-class chip and a newer chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A newer chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A higher-class chip and a newer chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A higher-class chip and a newer chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Evenly matched
Both have the power for editing and other demanding work.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A higher-class chip and a newer chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A higher-class chip and a newer chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A newer chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A higher-class chip and a newer chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A higher-class chip and a newer chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Evenly matched
Both have the power for editing and other demanding work.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A higher-class chip and a newer chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A higher-class chip and a newer chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Evenly matched
Both have the power for editing and other demanding work.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A higher-class chip and a newer chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
A higher-class chip and a newer chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Evenly matched
The screens are much the same to look at.
-
Battery life
Evenly matched
Battery life is about level.
-
Portability
Evenly matched
They weigh about the same.
-
Ports
Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) wins
It adds Thunderbolt.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You want Thunderbolt without an adapter.
Spec by spec
Change configurations| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a newer chip. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Plus | Snapdragon X2 Plus |
| CPU cores | 10 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Platinum | Platinum |
| Colors available | Platinum | Platinum |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A | 2x USB-C / USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a newer chip. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Plus | Snapdragon X2 Plus |
| CPU cores | 10 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Platinum | Platinum |
| Colors available | Platinum | Platinum |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A | 2x USB-C / USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and a newer chip. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Plus | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| CPU cores | 10 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Platinum | Platinum |
| Colors available | Platinum | Platinum |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A | 2x USB-C / USB4, 1x USB-A 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and a newer chip. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Plus | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| CPU cores | 10 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Platinum | Platinum |
| Colors available | Platinum | Platinum |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A | 2x USB-C / USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, Surface Connect port |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a newer chip and more memory. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Plus | Snapdragon X2 Plus |
| CPU cores | 10 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Platinum | Platinum |
| Colors available | Platinum | Platinum |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A | 2x USB-C / USB4, 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x 3.5 mm audio jack, 1x Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and a newer chip. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Plus | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| CPU cores | 10 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Platinum | Black |
| Colors available | Platinum | Black |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A | 2 X USB-C / USB4 ports, USB-A 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, Surface Connect port |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p Full HD |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and a newer chip. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Plus | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| CPU cores | 10 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Platinum | Black |
| Colors available | Platinum | Black |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A | 2x USB-C / USB4, 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x 3.5 mm audio jack, 1x Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p Full HD |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a newer chip. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Elite | Snapdragon X2 Plus |
| CPU cores | 12 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4.2 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Platinum | Platinum |
| Colors available | Platinum | Platinum |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A | 2x USB-C / USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and a newer chip. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Elite | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| CPU cores | 12 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4.2 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Platinum | Platinum |
| Colors available | Platinum | Platinum |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A | 2x USB-C / USB4, 1x USB-A 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and a newer chip. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Elite | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| CPU cores | 12 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4.2 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Platinum | Platinum |
| Colors available | Platinum | Platinum |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A | 2x USB-C / USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, Surface Connect port |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a newer chip and more memory. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Elite | Snapdragon X2 Plus |
| CPU cores | 12 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4.2 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Platinum | Platinum |
| Colors available | Platinum | Platinum |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A | 2x USB-C / USB4, 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x 3.5 mm audio jack, 1x Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and a newer chip. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Elite | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| CPU cores | 12 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4.2 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Platinum | Black |
| Colors available | Platinum | Black |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A | 2 X USB-C / USB4 ports, USB-A 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, Surface Connect port |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p Full HD |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and a newer chip. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Elite | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| CPU cores | 12 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4.2 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Platinum | Black |
| Colors available | Platinum | Black |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A | 2x USB-C / USB4, 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x 3.5 mm audio jack, 1x Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p Full HD |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a newer chip. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Plus | Snapdragon X2 Plus |
| CPU cores | 10 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | — | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 1 TB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Black | Platinum |
| Colors available | Black | Platinum |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2 x USB-C, 1 x USB-A | 2x USB-C / USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and a newer chip. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Plus | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| CPU cores | 10 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | — | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 1 TB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Black | Platinum |
| Colors available | Black | Platinum |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2 x USB-C, 1 x USB-A | 2x USB-C / USB4, 1x USB-A 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and a newer chip. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Plus | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| CPU cores | 10 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | — | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Black | Platinum |
| Colors available | Black | Platinum |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2 x USB-C, 1 x USB-A | 2x USB-C / USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, Surface Connect port |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a newer chip and more memory. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Plus | Snapdragon X2 Plus |
| CPU cores | 10 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | — | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 1 TB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Black | Platinum |
| Colors available | Black | Platinum |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2 x USB-C, 1 x USB-A | 2x USB-C / USB4, 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x 3.5 mm audio jack, 1x Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and a newer chip. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Plus | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| CPU cores | 10 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | — | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Black | Black |
| Colors available | Black | Black |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2 x USB-C, 1 x USB-A | 2 X USB-C / USB4 ports, USB-A 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, Surface Connect port |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p Full HD |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and a newer chip. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Plus | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| CPU cores | 10 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | — | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Black | Black |
| Colors available | Black | Black |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2 x USB-C, 1 x USB-A | 2x USB-C / USB4, 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x 3.5 mm audio jack, 1x Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p Full HD |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a newer chip. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Elite | Snapdragon X2 Plus |
| CPU cores | 12 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4.2 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 1 TB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Platinum | Platinum |
| Colors available | Platinum | Platinum |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A | 2x USB-C / USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and a newer chip. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Elite | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| CPU cores | 12 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4.2 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 1 TB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Platinum | Platinum |
| Colors available | Platinum | Platinum |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A | 2x USB-C / USB4, 1x USB-A 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and a newer chip. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Elite | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| CPU cores | 12 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4.2 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Platinum | Platinum |
| Colors available | Platinum | Platinum |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A | 2x USB-C / USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, Surface Connect port |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a newer chip and more memory. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Elite | Snapdragon X2 Plus |
| CPU cores | 12 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4.2 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 1 TB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Platinum | Platinum |
| Colors available | Platinum | Platinum |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A | 2x USB-C / USB4, 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x 3.5 mm audio jack, 1x Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and a newer chip. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Elite | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| CPU cores | 12 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4.2 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Platinum | Black |
| Colors available | Platinum | Black |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A | 2 X USB-C / USB4 ports, USB-A 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, Surface Connect port |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p Full HD |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and a newer chip. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Elite | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| CPU cores | 12 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4.2 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Platinum | Black |
| Colors available | Platinum | Black |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A | 2x USB-C / USB4, 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x 3.5 mm audio jack, 1x Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p Full HD |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| There is little between them for speed: both handle demanding work like photo and video editing. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Plus | Snapdragon X2 Plus |
| CPU cores | 10 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 1 TB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Black | Platinum |
| Colors available | Black | Platinum |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2 x USB-C, 1 x USB-A | 2x USB-C / USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and a newer chip. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Plus | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| CPU cores | 10 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 1 TB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Black | Platinum |
| Colors available | Black | Platinum |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2 x USB-C, 1 x USB-A | 2x USB-C / USB4, 1x USB-A 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and a newer chip. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Plus | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| CPU cores | 10 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Black | Platinum |
| Colors available | Black | Platinum |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2 x USB-C, 1 x USB-A | 2x USB-C / USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, Surface Connect port |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a newer chip. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Plus | Snapdragon X2 Plus |
| CPU cores | 10 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 1 TB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Black | Platinum |
| Colors available | Black | Platinum |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2 x USB-C, 1 x USB-A | 2x USB-C / USB4, 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x 3.5 mm audio jack, 1x Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and a newer chip. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Plus | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| CPU cores | 10 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Black | Black |
| Colors available | Black | Black |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2 x USB-C, 1 x USB-A | 2 X USB-C / USB4 ports, USB-A 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, Surface Connect port |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p Full HD |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and a newer chip. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Plus | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| CPU cores | 10 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Black | Black |
| Colors available | Black | Black |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2 x USB-C, 1 x USB-A | 2x USB-C / USB4, 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x 3.5 mm audio jack, 1x Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p Full HD |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| There is little between them for speed: both handle demanding work like photo and video editing. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Elite | Snapdragon X2 Plus |
| CPU cores | 12 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4.2 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 1 TB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Black | Platinum |
| Colors available | Black | Platinum |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2 x USB-C, 1 x USB-A | 2x USB-C / USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and a newer chip. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Elite | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| CPU cores | 12 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4.2 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 1 TB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Black | Platinum |
| Colors available | Black | Platinum |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2 x USB-C, 1 x USB-A | 2x USB-C / USB4, 1x USB-A 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and a newer chip. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Elite | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| CPU cores | 12 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4.2 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Black | Platinum |
| Colors available | Black | Platinum |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2 x USB-C, 1 x USB-A | 2x USB-C / USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, Surface Connect port |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a newer chip. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Elite | Snapdragon X2 Plus |
| CPU cores | 12 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4.2 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 1 TB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Black | Platinum |
| Colors available | Black | Platinum |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2 x USB-C, 1 x USB-A | 2x USB-C / USB4, 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x 3.5 mm audio jack, 1x Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and a newer chip. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Elite | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| CPU cores | 12 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4.2 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Black | Black |
| Colors available | Black | Black |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2 x USB-C, 1 x USB-A | 2 X USB-C / USB4 ports, USB-A 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, Surface Connect port |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p Full HD |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and a newer chip. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Elite | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| CPU cores | 12 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4.2 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Black | Black |
| Colors available | Black | Black |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2 x USB-C, 1 x USB-A | 2x USB-C / USB4, 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x 3.5 mm audio jack, 1x Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p Full HD |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| There is little between them for speed: both handle demanding work like photo and video editing. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Elite | Snapdragon X2 Plus |
| CPU cores | 12 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4.2 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 64 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 1 TB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Black | Platinum |
| Colors available | Black | Platinum |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A | 2x USB-C / USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and a newer chip. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Elite | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| CPU cores | 12 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4.2 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 64 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 1 TB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Black | Platinum |
| Colors available | Black | Platinum |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A | 2x USB-C / USB4, 1x USB-A 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and a newer chip. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Elite | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| CPU cores | 12 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4.2 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 64 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Black | Platinum |
| Colors available | Black | Platinum |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A | 2x USB-C / USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, Surface Connect port |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| There is little between them for speed: both handle demanding work like photo and video editing. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Elite | Snapdragon X2 Plus |
| CPU cores | 12 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4.2 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 1 TB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Black | Platinum |
| Colors available | Black | Platinum |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A | 2x USB-C / USB4, 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x 3.5 mm audio jack, 1x Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and a newer chip. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Elite | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| CPU cores | 12 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4.2 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Black | Black |
| Colors available | Black | Black |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A | 2 X USB-C / USB4 ports, USB-A 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, Surface Connect port |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p Full HD |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) | Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and a newer chip. The Surface Laptop 13.8 (7th Edition) is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X Elite | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| CPU cores | 12 | — |
| Max boost clock | 4.2 GHz | — |
| Manufacturing process | 4nm | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 135 GB/s | — |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | — |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Screen | ||
| The screens are closely matched for everyday viewing. | ||
| Screen size | 13.8" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1536) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Battery and size | ||
| Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Charger | 39 W | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 1.34 kg (3.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Color | Black | Black |
| Colors available | Black | Black |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition) adds Thunderbolt, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A | 2x USB-C / USB4, 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x 3.5 mm audio jack, 1x Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | USB4 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p Full HD |
| Pen | No | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |