Choose the Surface Pro 13 if…
- You spend long hours looking at the screen.
- You carry it around every day.
Microsoft Surface Pro 13 (12th Edition) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8 (8th Edition)
The Surface Pro 13 is the stronger all-rounder: it is lighter and has the nicer screen. The Surface Laptop 13.8 lasts longer on a charge.
The Surface Pro 13 is the stronger all-rounder: it is lighter and has the nicer screen. The Surface Laptop 13.8 lasts longer on a charge.
It's a trade-off: the Surface Pro 13 is lighter and has the nicer screen, while the Surface Laptop 13.8 is faster and lasts longer on a charge.
It's a trade-off: the Surface Pro 13 is lighter and has the nicer screen, while the Surface Laptop 13.8 is faster and lasts longer on a charge.
The Surface Pro 13 is the stronger all-rounder: it is lighter and has the nicer screen. The Surface Laptop 13.8 lasts longer on a charge.
It's a trade-off: the Surface Pro 13 is lighter and has the nicer screen, while the Surface Laptop 13.8 is faster and lasts longer on a charge.
It's a trade-off: the Surface Pro 13 is lighter and has the nicer screen, while the Surface Laptop 13.8 is faster and lasts longer on a charge.
The Surface Pro 13 is the stronger all-rounder: it is lighter and has the nicer screen. The Surface Laptop 13.8 lasts longer on a charge.
It's a trade-off: the Surface Pro 13 is lighter and has the nicer screen, while the Surface Laptop 13.8 is faster and lasts longer on a charge.
It's a trade-off: the Surface Pro 13 is lighter and has the nicer screen, while the Surface Laptop 13.8 is faster and lasts longer on a charge.
The Surface Pro 13 is the stronger all-rounder: it is lighter and has the nicer screen. The Surface Laptop 13.8 lasts longer on a charge.
It's a trade-off: the Surface Pro 13 is lighter and has the nicer screen, while the Surface Laptop 13.8 is faster and lasts longer on a charge.
It's a trade-off: the Surface Pro 13 is lighter and has the nicer screen, while the Surface Laptop 13.8 is faster and lasts longer on a charge.
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| Spec | Surface Pro 13 | Surface Laptop 13.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Screen | 13.8" 2K | |
| Processor | Snapdragon X2 Plus | |
| Memory | 16 GB |
Dashed options are sold in another configuration. Picking one switches the other specs to match.
Which one to choose
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Performance
Evenly matched
Both have the power for editing and other demanding work.
-
Display
Surface Pro 13 wins
Its screen is sharper and uses OLED for deeper blacks.
-
Battery life
Surface Laptop 13.8 wins
It should go longer between charges.
-
Portability
Surface Pro 13 wins
It is the lighter one to carry around.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 if…
- You often work away from a plug.
-
Performance
Evenly matched
Both have the power for editing and other demanding work.
-
Display
Surface Pro 13 wins
Its screen is sharper and uses OLED for deeper blacks.
-
Battery life
Surface Laptop 13.8 wins
It should go longer between charges.
-
Portability
Surface Pro 13 wins
It is the lighter one to carry around.
Choose the Surface Pro 13 if…
- You spend long hours looking at the screen.
- You carry it around every day.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 if…
- You often work away from a plug.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 wins
A higher-class chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Surface Pro 13 wins
Its screen is sharper and uses OLED for deeper blacks.
-
Battery life
Surface Laptop 13.8 wins
It should go longer between charges.
-
Portability
Surface Pro 13 wins
It is the lighter one to carry around.
Choose the Surface Pro 13 if…
- You spend long hours looking at the screen.
- You carry it around every day.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You often work away from a plug.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 wins
A higher-class chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Surface Pro 13 wins
Its screen is sharper and uses OLED for deeper blacks.
-
Battery life
Surface Laptop 13.8 wins
It should go longer between charges.
-
Portability
Surface Pro 13 wins
It is the lighter one to carry around.
Choose the Surface Pro 13 if…
- You spend long hours looking at the screen.
- You carry it around every day.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You often work away from a plug.
-
Performance
Evenly matched
Both have the power for editing and other demanding work.
-
Display
Surface Pro 13 wins
Its screen is sharper and uses OLED for deeper blacks.
-
Battery life
Surface Laptop 13.8 wins
It should go longer between charges.
-
Portability
Surface Pro 13 wins
It is the lighter one to carry around.
Choose the Surface Pro 13 if…
- You spend long hours looking at the screen.
- You carry it around every day.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 if…
- You often work away from a plug.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 wins
A higher-class chip and more memory: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Surface Pro 13 wins
Its screen is sharper and uses OLED for deeper blacks.
-
Battery life
Surface Laptop 13.8 wins
It should go longer between charges.
-
Portability
Surface Pro 13 wins
It is the lighter one to carry around.
Choose the Surface Pro 13 if…
- You spend long hours looking at the screen.
- You carry it around every day.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You often work away from a plug.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 wins
A higher-class chip and more memory: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Surface Pro 13 wins
Its screen is sharper and uses OLED for deeper blacks.
-
Battery life
Surface Laptop 13.8 wins
It should go longer between charges.
-
Portability
Surface Pro 13 wins
It is the lighter one to carry around.
Choose the Surface Pro 13 if…
- You spend long hours looking at the screen.
- You carry it around every day.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You often work away from a plug.
-
Performance
Evenly matched
Both have the power for editing and other demanding work.
-
Display
Surface Pro 13 wins
Its screen is sharper.
-
Battery life
Surface Laptop 13.8 wins
It should go longer between charges.
-
Portability
Surface Pro 13 wins
It is the lighter one to carry around.
Choose the Surface Pro 13 if…
- You spend long hours looking at the screen.
- You carry it around every day.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 if…
- You often work away from a plug.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 wins
A higher-class chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Surface Pro 13 wins
Its screen is sharper.
-
Battery life
Surface Laptop 13.8 wins
It should go longer between charges.
-
Portability
Surface Pro 13 wins
It is the lighter one to carry around.
Choose the Surface Pro 13 if…
- You spend long hours looking at the screen.
- You carry it around every day.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You often work away from a plug.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 wins
A higher-class chip: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Surface Pro 13 wins
Its screen is sharper.
-
Battery life
Surface Laptop 13.8 wins
It should go longer between charges.
-
Portability
Surface Pro 13 wins
It is the lighter one to carry around.
Choose the Surface Pro 13 if…
- You spend long hours looking at the screen.
- You carry it around every day.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You often work away from a plug.
-
Performance
Evenly matched
Both have the power for editing and other demanding work.
-
Display
Surface Pro 13 wins
Its screen is sharper.
-
Battery life
Surface Laptop 13.8 wins
It should go longer between charges.
-
Portability
Surface Pro 13 wins
It is the lighter one to carry around.
Choose the Surface Pro 13 if…
- You spend long hours looking at the screen.
- You carry it around every day.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 if…
- You often work away from a plug.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 wins
A higher-class chip and more memory: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Surface Pro 13 wins
Its screen is sharper.
-
Battery life
Surface Laptop 13.8 wins
It should go longer between charges.
-
Portability
Surface Pro 13 wins
It is the lighter one to carry around.
Choose the Surface Pro 13 if…
- You spend long hours looking at the screen.
- You carry it around every day.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You often work away from a plug.
-
Performance
Surface Laptop 13.8 wins
A higher-class chip and more memory: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
Surface Pro 13 wins
Its screen is sharper.
-
Battery life
Surface Laptop 13.8 wins
It should go longer between charges.
-
Portability
Surface Pro 13 wins
It is the lighter one to carry around.
Choose the Surface Pro 13 if…
- You spend long hours looking at the screen.
- You carry it around every day.
Choose the Surface Laptop 13.8 if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You often work away from a plug.
Spec by spec
Change configurations| Specification | Surface Pro 13 | Surface Laptop 13.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| There is little between them for speed: both handle demanding work like photo and video editing. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X2 Plus | Snapdragon X2 Plus |
| Graphics | Integrated | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X | — |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | — |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | Solid State | — |
| AI engine (NPU) | — | 80 TOPS |
| Screen | ||
| The Surface Pro 13 has the nicer screen: it is sharper and uses OLED for deeper blacks. The Surface Laptop 13.8's screen is bigger, though. | ||
| Screen size | 13" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 3K (2880 x 1920) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | — |
| Panel | OLED | LCD |
| Refresh rate | — | — |
| Brightness | — | — |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Finish | Glossy | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Battery and size | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 should last longer between charges, while the Surface Pro 13 is lighter to carry. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 15 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Battery capacity | 47.7 Wh | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 0.895 kg (2.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Dimensions | 411 x 272 x 84 mm (16.18 x 10.71 x 3.31 in) | — |
| Hinge | detachable | — |
| Color | Platinum | Platinum |
| Colors available | Platinum | Platinum |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| Both cover the same everyday connections. | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C / USB4 | 2x USB-C / USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, Surface Connect |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | USB4 | USB4 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 12 MP front | 1080p |
| Keyboard | Premium Alcantara fabric, two color options (Surface Pro 13-inch Flex Keyboard) | — |
| Speakers | Built-In | — |
| Pen | Included | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Released | 2026 | — |
| Specification | Surface Pro 13 | Surface Laptop 13.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| There is little between them for speed: both handle demanding work like photo and video editing. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X2 Plus | Snapdragon X2 Plus |
| Graphics | Integrated | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X | — |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | — |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | Solid State | — |
| AI engine (NPU) | — | 80 TOPS |
| Screen | ||
| The Surface Pro 13 has the nicer screen: it is sharper and uses OLED for deeper blacks. The Surface Laptop 13.8's screen is bigger, though. | ||
| Screen size | 13" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 3K (2880 x 1920) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | — |
| Panel | OLED | LCD |
| Refresh rate | — | — |
| Brightness | — | — |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Finish | Glossy | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Battery and size | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 should last longer between charges, while the Surface Pro 13 is lighter to carry. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 15 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Battery capacity | 47.7 Wh | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 0.895 kg (2.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Dimensions | 411 x 272 x 84 mm (16.18 x 10.71 x 3.31 in) | — |
| Hinge | detachable | — |
| Color | Platinum | Platinum |
| Colors available | Platinum | Platinum |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| Both cover the same everyday connections. | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C / USB4 | 2x USB-C / USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, Surface Connect |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | USB4 | USB4 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 12 MP front | 1080p |
| Keyboard | Premium Alcantara fabric, two color options (Surface Pro 13-inch Flex Keyboard) | — |
| Speakers | Built-In | — |
| Pen | Included | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Released | 2026 | — |
| Specification | Surface Pro 13 | Surface Laptop 13.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip. The Surface Pro 13 is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X2 Plus | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| Graphics | Integrated | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X | — |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | — |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | Solid State | — |
| AI engine (NPU) | — | 80 TOPS |
| Screen | ||
| The Surface Pro 13 has the nicer screen: it is sharper and uses OLED for deeper blacks. The Surface Laptop 13.8's screen is bigger, though. | ||
| Screen size | 13" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 3K (2880 x 1920) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | — |
| Panel | OLED | LCD |
| Refresh rate | — | — |
| Brightness | — | — |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Finish | Glossy | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Battery and size | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 should last longer between charges, while the Surface Pro 13 is lighter to carry. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 15 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Battery capacity | 47.7 Wh | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 0.895 kg (2.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Dimensions | 411 x 272 x 84 mm (16.18 x 10.71 x 3.31 in) | — |
| Hinge | detachable | — |
| Color | Platinum | Platinum |
| Colors available | Platinum | Platinum |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| Both cover the same everyday connections. | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C / USB4 | 2x USB-C / USB4, 1x USB-A 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, Surface Connect |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | USB4 | USB4 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 12 MP front | 1080p |
| Keyboard | Premium Alcantara fabric, two color options (Surface Pro 13-inch Flex Keyboard) | — |
| Speakers | Built-In | — |
| Pen | Included | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Released | 2026 | — |
| Specification | Surface Pro 13 | Surface Laptop 13.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip. The Surface Pro 13 is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X2 Plus | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| Graphics | Integrated | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X | — |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | — |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | Solid State | — |
| AI engine (NPU) | — | 80 TOPS |
| Screen | ||
| The Surface Pro 13 has the nicer screen: it is sharper and uses OLED for deeper blacks. The Surface Laptop 13.8's screen is bigger, though. | ||
| Screen size | 13" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 3K (2880 x 1920) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | — |
| Panel | OLED | LCD |
| Refresh rate | — | — |
| Brightness | — | — |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Finish | Glossy | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Battery and size | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 should last longer between charges, while the Surface Pro 13 is lighter to carry. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 15 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Battery capacity | 47.7 Wh | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 0.895 kg (2.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Dimensions | 411 x 272 x 84 mm (16.18 x 10.71 x 3.31 in) | — |
| Hinge | detachable | — |
| Color | Platinum | Platinum |
| Colors available | Platinum | Platinum |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| Both cover the same everyday connections. | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C / USB4 | 2x USB-C / USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, Surface Connect port |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | USB4 | USB4 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 12 MP front | 1080p |
| Keyboard | Premium Alcantara fabric, two color options (Surface Pro 13-inch Flex Keyboard) | — |
| Speakers | Built-In | — |
| Pen | Included | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Released | 2026 | — |
| Specification | Surface Pro 13 | Surface Laptop 13.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| There is little between them for speed: both handle demanding work like photo and video editing. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X2 Plus | Snapdragon X2 Plus |
| Graphics | Integrated | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X | — |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | — |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | Solid State | — |
| AI engine (NPU) | — | 80 TOPS |
| Screen | ||
| The Surface Pro 13 has the nicer screen: it is sharper and uses OLED for deeper blacks. The Surface Laptop 13.8's screen is bigger, though. | ||
| Screen size | 13" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 3K (2880 x 1920) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | — |
| Panel | OLED | LCD |
| Refresh rate | — | — |
| Brightness | — | — |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Finish | Glossy | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Battery and size | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 should last longer between charges, while the Surface Pro 13 is lighter to carry. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 15 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Battery capacity | 47.7 Wh | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 0.895 kg (2.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Dimensions | 411 x 272 x 84 mm (16.18 x 10.71 x 3.31 in) | — |
| Hinge | detachable | — |
| Color | Platinum | Platinum |
| Colors available | Platinum | Platinum |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| Both cover the same everyday connections. | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C / USB4 | 2x USB-C / USB4, 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x 3.5 mm audio jack, 1x Surface Connect |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | USB4 | USB4 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 12 MP front | 1080p |
| Keyboard | Premium Alcantara fabric, two color options (Surface Pro 13-inch Flex Keyboard) | — |
| Speakers | Built-In | — |
| Pen | Included | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Released | 2026 | — |
| Specification | Surface Pro 13 | Surface Laptop 13.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and more memory. The Surface Pro 13 is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X2 Plus | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| Graphics | Integrated | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X | — |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | — |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | Solid State | — |
| AI engine (NPU) | — | 80 TOPS |
| Screen | ||
| The Surface Pro 13 has the nicer screen: it is sharper and uses OLED for deeper blacks. The Surface Laptop 13.8's screen is bigger, though. | ||
| Screen size | 13" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 3K (2880 x 1920) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | — |
| Panel | OLED | LCD |
| Refresh rate | — | — |
| Brightness | — | — |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Finish | Glossy | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Battery and size | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 should last longer between charges, while the Surface Pro 13 is lighter to carry. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 15 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Battery capacity | 47.7 Wh | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 0.895 kg (2.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Dimensions | 411 x 272 x 84 mm (16.18 x 10.71 x 3.31 in) | — |
| Hinge | detachable | — |
| Color | Platinum | Black |
| Colors available | Platinum | Black |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| Both cover the same everyday connections. | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C / USB4 | 2 X USB-C / USB4 ports, USB-A 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, Surface Connect port |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | USB4 | USB4 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 12 MP front | 1080p Full HD |
| Keyboard | Premium Alcantara fabric, two color options (Surface Pro 13-inch Flex Keyboard) | — |
| Speakers | Built-In | — |
| Pen | Included | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Released | 2026 | — |
| Specification | Surface Pro 13 | Surface Laptop 13.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and more memory. The Surface Pro 13 is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X2 Plus | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| Graphics | Integrated | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X | — |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | — |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | Solid State | — |
| AI engine (NPU) | — | 80 TOPS |
| Screen | ||
| The Surface Pro 13 has the nicer screen: it is sharper and uses OLED for deeper blacks. The Surface Laptop 13.8's screen is bigger, though. | ||
| Screen size | 13" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 3K (2880 x 1920) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | — |
| Panel | OLED | LCD |
| Refresh rate | — | — |
| Brightness | — | — |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| Finish | Glossy | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Battery and size | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 should last longer between charges, while the Surface Pro 13 is lighter to carry. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 15 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Battery capacity | 47.7 Wh | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 0.895 kg (2.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Dimensions | 411 x 272 x 84 mm (16.18 x 10.71 x 3.31 in) | — |
| Hinge | detachable | — |
| Color | Platinum | Black |
| Colors available | Platinum | Black |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| Both cover the same everyday connections. | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C / USB4 | 2x USB-C / USB4, 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x 3.5 mm audio jack, 1x Surface Connect |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | USB4 | USB4 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 12 MP front | 1080p Full HD |
| Keyboard | Premium Alcantara fabric, two color options (Surface Pro 13-inch Flex Keyboard) | — |
| Speakers | Built-In | — |
| Pen | Included | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Released | 2026 | — |
| Specification | Surface Pro 13 | Surface Laptop 13.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| There is little between them for speed: both handle demanding work like photo and video editing. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X2 Plus | Snapdragon X2 Plus |
| Graphics | Adreno | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X | — |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | Solid State | — |
| AI engine (NPU) | — | 80 TOPS |
| Screen | ||
| The Surface Pro 13 has the nicer screen: it is sharper. The Surface Laptop 13.8's screen is bigger, though. | ||
| Screen size | 13" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 3K (2880 x 1920) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | — |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Brightness | 600 nits | — |
| HDR | enriched HDR | HDR |
| Finish | Glossy | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Battery and size | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 should last longer between charges, while the Surface Pro 13 is lighter to carry. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 15.5 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Battery capacity | 47.7 Wh | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 0.89 kg (2.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Dimensions | 306.6 x 228.1 x 50.0 mm (12.07 x 8.98 x 1.97 in) | — |
| Hinge | detachable | — |
| Color | Platinum | Platinum |
| Colors available | Platinum | Platinum |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| Both cover the same everyday connections. | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C / USB4 | 2x USB-C / USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, Surface Connect |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | USB4 | USB4 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 12 MP front | 1080p |
| Keyboard | Premium Alcantara fabric, two color options (Surface Pro 13-inch Flex Keyboard) | — |
| Speakers | Built-In | — |
| Pen | Included | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Released | 2026 | — |
| Specification | Surface Pro 13 | Surface Laptop 13.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip. The Surface Pro 13 is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X2 Plus | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| Graphics | Adreno | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X | — |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | Solid State | — |
| AI engine (NPU) | — | 80 TOPS |
| Screen | ||
| The Surface Pro 13 has the nicer screen: it is sharper. The Surface Laptop 13.8's screen is bigger, though. | ||
| Screen size | 13" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 3K (2880 x 1920) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | — |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Brightness | 600 nits | — |
| HDR | enriched HDR | HDR |
| Finish | Glossy | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Battery and size | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 should last longer between charges, while the Surface Pro 13 is lighter to carry. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 15.5 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Battery capacity | 47.7 Wh | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 0.89 kg (2.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Dimensions | 306.6 x 228.1 x 50.0 mm (12.07 x 8.98 x 1.97 in) | — |
| Hinge | detachable | — |
| Color | Platinum | Platinum |
| Colors available | Platinum | Platinum |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| Both cover the same everyday connections. | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C / USB4 | 2x USB-C / USB4, 1x USB-A 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, Surface Connect |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | USB4 | USB4 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 12 MP front | 1080p |
| Keyboard | Premium Alcantara fabric, two color options (Surface Pro 13-inch Flex Keyboard) | — |
| Speakers | Built-In | — |
| Pen | Included | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Released | 2026 | — |
| Specification | Surface Pro 13 | Surface Laptop 13.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip. The Surface Pro 13 is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X2 Plus | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| Graphics | Adreno | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X | — |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | Solid State | — |
| AI engine (NPU) | — | 80 TOPS |
| Screen | ||
| The Surface Pro 13 has the nicer screen: it is sharper. The Surface Laptop 13.8's screen is bigger, though. | ||
| Screen size | 13" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 3K (2880 x 1920) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | — |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Brightness | 600 nits | — |
| HDR | enriched HDR | HDR |
| Finish | Glossy | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Battery and size | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 should last longer between charges, while the Surface Pro 13 is lighter to carry. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 15.5 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Battery capacity | 47.7 Wh | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 0.89 kg (2.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Dimensions | 306.6 x 228.1 x 50.0 mm (12.07 x 8.98 x 1.97 in) | — |
| Hinge | detachable | — |
| Color | Platinum | Platinum |
| Colors available | Platinum | Platinum |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| Both cover the same everyday connections. | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C / USB4 | 2x USB-C / USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, Surface Connect port |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | USB4 | USB4 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 12 MP front | 1080p |
| Keyboard | Premium Alcantara fabric, two color options (Surface Pro 13-inch Flex Keyboard) | — |
| Speakers | Built-In | — |
| Pen | Included | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Released | 2026 | — |
| Specification | Surface Pro 13 | Surface Laptop 13.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| There is little between them for speed: both handle demanding work like photo and video editing. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X2 Plus | Snapdragon X2 Plus |
| Graphics | Adreno | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X | — |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | Solid State | — |
| AI engine (NPU) | — | 80 TOPS |
| Screen | ||
| The Surface Pro 13 has the nicer screen: it is sharper. The Surface Laptop 13.8's screen is bigger, though. | ||
| Screen size | 13" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 3K (2880 x 1920) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | — |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Brightness | 600 nits | — |
| HDR | enriched HDR | HDR |
| Finish | Glossy | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Battery and size | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 should last longer between charges, while the Surface Pro 13 is lighter to carry. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 15.5 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Battery capacity | 47.7 Wh | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 0.89 kg (2.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Dimensions | 306.6 x 228.1 x 50.0 mm (12.07 x 8.98 x 1.97 in) | — |
| Hinge | detachable | — |
| Color | Platinum | Platinum |
| Colors available | Platinum | Platinum |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| Both cover the same everyday connections. | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C / USB4 | 2x USB-C / USB4, 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x 3.5 mm audio jack, 1x Surface Connect |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | USB4 | USB4 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 12 MP front | 1080p |
| Keyboard | Premium Alcantara fabric, two color options (Surface Pro 13-inch Flex Keyboard) | — |
| Speakers | Built-In | — |
| Pen | Included | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Released | 2026 | — |
| Specification | Surface Pro 13 | Surface Laptop 13.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and more memory. The Surface Pro 13 is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X2 Plus | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| Graphics | Adreno | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X | — |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | Solid State | — |
| AI engine (NPU) | — | 80 TOPS |
| Screen | ||
| The Surface Pro 13 has the nicer screen: it is sharper. The Surface Laptop 13.8's screen is bigger, though. | ||
| Screen size | 13" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 3K (2880 x 1920) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | — |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Brightness | 600 nits | — |
| HDR | enriched HDR | HDR |
| Finish | Glossy | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Battery and size | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 should last longer between charges, while the Surface Pro 13 is lighter to carry. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 15.5 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Battery capacity | 47.7 Wh | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 0.89 kg (2.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Dimensions | 306.6 x 228.1 x 50.0 mm (12.07 x 8.98 x 1.97 in) | — |
| Hinge | detachable | — |
| Color | Platinum | Black |
| Colors available | Platinum | Black |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| Both cover the same everyday connections. | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C / USB4 | 2 X USB-C / USB4 ports, USB-A 3.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, Surface Connect port |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | USB4 | USB4 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 12 MP front | 1080p Full HD |
| Keyboard | Premium Alcantara fabric, two color options (Surface Pro 13-inch Flex Keyboard) | — |
| Speakers | Built-In | — |
| Pen | Included | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Released | 2026 | — |
| Specification | Surface Pro 13 | Surface Laptop 13.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and more memory. The Surface Pro 13 is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work. | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon X2 Plus | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| Graphics | Adreno | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X | — |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | Solid State | — |
| AI engine (NPU) | — | 80 TOPS |
| Screen | ||
| The Surface Pro 13 has the nicer screen: it is sharper. The Surface Laptop 13.8's screen is bigger, though. | ||
| Screen size | 13" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 3K (2880 x 1920) | 2K (2304 x 1536) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | — |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Brightness | 600 nits | — |
| HDR | enriched HDR | HDR |
| Finish | Glossy | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Battery and size | ||
| The Surface Laptop 13.8 should last longer between charges, while the Surface Pro 13 is lighter to carry. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 15.5 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Battery capacity | 47.7 Wh | — |
| Charges via | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| Weight | 0.89 kg (2.0 lb) | 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) |
| Dimensions | 306.6 x 228.1 x 50.0 mm (12.07 x 8.98 x 1.97 in) | — |
| Hinge | detachable | — |
| Color | Platinum | Black |
| Colors available | Platinum | Black |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| Both cover the same everyday connections. | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C / USB4 | 2x USB-C / USB4, 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x 3.5 mm audio jack, 1x Surface Connect |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | USB4 | USB4 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 12 MP front | 1080p Full HD |
| Keyboard | Premium Alcantara fabric, two color options (Surface Pro 13-inch Flex Keyboard) | — |
| Speakers | Built-In | — |
| Pen | Included | — |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Released | 2026 | — |
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