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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" Surface Laptop 7 Platinum 2024

CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100
RAM 16 GB
Storage 512 GB
Screen 13.8" 2304x1536
GPU Adreno
OS Windows 11 Home
Weight 1.3 kg
Battery 54 Wh
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" Surface Laptop 7 Platinum 2024 laptop
67 Overall Score
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About This Laptop

Surface LaptopDesigned for advanced AI experiences, Surface Laptop 13.8-inch and 15-inch offer powerful performance and exceptional battery life1 to handle demanding workloads.

The smart, fast and thin laptopUnlock new AI experiences with the sleek Surface Laptop, 7th Edition, boosting performance with the most powerful NPU for a Windows PC.

Elevate your productivityGet power and speed with the new Snapdragon® X Elite and Plus processors and the most powerful NPU on a Windows PC for an unmatched experience.

Recall, instantlySearch across your content to let you resume projects faster. Plus discover more advanced AI experiences to boost your productivity.2

Enhanced CommunicationUnderstand almost any call or recording using Live Captions with translation with real-time translation from 44 languages into English.3

Exceptional battery lifeSurface Laptop and the Snapdragon® X Elite and Plus processors deliver higher performance with 20 hours of battery life, the longest on any Surface.1

The most powerful Surface LaptopThe most powerful NPU available for a Windows PC delivers lightning-fast performance. Industry leading AI acceleration completes tasks faster through unique AI experiences.

Unlock more speed from the CPUExperience 86% faster performance than Surface Laptop 5, and boost productivity while getting all-day battery life.1

Power multiple monitorsTwo USB-C®/USB4® ports enable fast data transfer and support up to three 4K monitors at 60Hz with compatible docks.4

Ultrathin, elegant Surface designSlide to rotate and see Surface Laptop for Business from every angle

Premium videoconferencing

Enhance your camera feedAI-powered, unique Windows Studio Effects delivers both smooth performance and premium videoconferencing without slowing your PC.

Automatic FramingHD 1080p camera and Automatic Framing keeps everyone in focus. And with Portrait Light always be seen in the right light.

High quality audioSurface Studio Mics featuring Voice Focus,6 and Omnisonic® Speakers with Dolby® Atmos for the best quality sound.

Protection from chip to cloudSecured-core Windows PC protection with Microsoft Pluton technology built in to the processor to deliver chip-level security.

Optimized for workSurface Laptop is ready to work across the applications you need and managed with the tools you use.10

Secured-core PCWindows 11 Pro is designed with security enabled by default, with built-in features to reduce incidents and firmware attacks.

More control with Surface ToolsUse one application to troubleshoot hardware and software issues, lock down hardware components, manage data, and more.

Designed with sustainability in mindAt Surface, we design products with the circular economy in mind, making sustainability a core part of our Surface product promise.

More recycled materialsSurface Laptop's enclosure is made with a minimum of 67.2% recycled content, including 100% recycled aluminum alloy and 100% recycled rare earth metals.10

Thoughtful packagingMade with 76% recycled content in wood-based fiber packaging and uses less material than before, making our boxes lighter.

More energy efficientSurface Laptop is an ENERGY STAR® certified device that can reduce your energy consumption.11

[1] Battery life varies significantly based on device configuration, usage, network and feature configuration, signal strength, settings and other factors. See aka.ms/SurfaceBatteryPerformance for details.[2] Optimized for selected languages (English, Chinese (simplified), French, German, Japanese and Spanish). Content – based and storage limitation applied. Learn more here: Experience the Power of Windows 11 OS, Computers, & Apps | Microsoft.[3] Currently supports translation for video and audio subtitles into English from 40+ languages. See https://aka.ms/copilotpluspcs.[4] Supporting 3 external displays requires either 2 displays connected to a compatible dock or connected through daisy chain.[5] HDR requires HDR content and enabling HDR in device settings.[6] Voice Focus requires activation, requires Windows 11 and is available in apps which use integrated device microphones and use certain Windows audio processing modes.[7] Sold separately. Software license required for some features.[8] 13.8-inch Surface Laptop comes with 39W Surface power supply. Fast charging (from 5% to 80%) is supported with minimum 65W Surface power supply or USB-C® PD charger, sold separately. Testing was conducted at Microsoft in February 2024, using pre-production devices, software, and minimum of 65W USB-C® charger under controlled conditions. The device was powered on to the desktop screen with default display brightness settings. Actual charge time will vary based on operating conditions. Measured at typical office ambient temperature of 23C.[9] Requires Enterprise Agreement E3 or E5 to learn more, visit the App Assure website.[10] Enclosure includes A Cover, C Bucket and D Cover. 100% recycled aluminum alloy in A Cover and C Bucket. 100% recycled rare earth metals in magnets. Based on validation performed by Underwriter Laboratories, Inc. using Environmental Claim Validation Procedure (ECVP) for Recycled Content, UL 2809-2, Second Edition, November 7, 2023.[11] Computers that have earned the ENERGY STAR label are third-party certified to be energy efficient and use 25% - 40% less than conventional models by using the most efficient components and better managing energy use when idle.[12] System software uses significant storage space. Available storage is subject to change based on system software updates and apps usage. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. 1 TB = 1,000 GB. See Surface.com/Storage for more details.

Surface LaptopDesigned for advanced AI experiences, Surface Laptop 13.8-inch and 15-inch offer powerful performance and exceptional battery life1 to handle demanding workloads.

The smart, fast and thin laptopUnlock new AI experiences with the sleek Surface Laptop, 7th Edition, boosting performance with the most powerful NPU for a Windows PC.

Exceptional battery lifeSurface Laptop and the Snapdragon® X Elite and Plus processors deliver higher performance with 20 hours of battery life, the longest on any Surface.1

Elevate your productivityGet power and speed with the new Snapdragon® X Elite and Plus processors and the most powerful NPU on a Windows PC for an unmatched experience.

Recall, instantlySearch across your content to let you resume projects faster. Plus discover more advanced AI experiences to boost your productivity.2

Enhanced CommunicationUnderstand almost any call or recording using Live Captions with translation with real-time translation from 44 languages into English.3

Exceptional battery lifeSurface Laptop and the Snapdragon® X Elite and Plus processors deliver higher performance with 20 hours of battery life, the longest on any Surface.1

Elevate your productivityGet power and speed with the new Snapdragon® X Elite and Plus processors and the most powerful NPU on a Windows PC for an unmatched experience.

Recall, instantlySearch across your content to let you resume projects faster. Plus discover more advanced AI experiences to boost your productivity.2

Enhanced CommunicationUnderstand almost any call or recording using Live Captions with translation with real-time translation from 44 languages into English.3

Exceptional battery lifeSurface Laptop and the Snapdragon® X Elite and Plus processors deliver higher performance with 20 hours of battery life, the longest on any Surface.1

The most powerful Surface LaptopThe most powerful NPU available for a Windows PC delivers lightning-fast performance. Industry leading AI acceleration completes tasks faster through unique AI experiences.

Power multiple monitorsTwo USB-C®/USB4® ports enable fast data transfer and support up to three 4K monitors at 60Hz with compatible docks.4

Unlock more speed from the CPUExperience 86% faster performance than Surface Laptop 5, and boost productivity while getting all-day battery life.1

Power multiple monitorsTwo USB-C®/USB4® ports enable fast data transfer and support up to three 4K monitors at 60Hz with compatible docks.4

Unlock more speed from the CPUExperience 86% faster performance than Surface Laptop 5, and boost productivity while getting all-day battery life.1

Power multiple monitorsTwo USB-C®/USB4® ports enable fast data transfer and support up to three 4K monitors at 60Hz with compatible docks.4

Ultrathin, elegant Surface designSlide to rotate and see Surface Laptop for Business from every angle

Premium videoconferencing

Enhance your camera feedAI-powered, unique Windows Studio Effects delivers both smooth performance and premium videoconferencing without slowing your PC.

Automatic FramingHD 1080p camera and Automatic Framing keeps everyone in focus. And with Portrait Light always be seen in the right light.

High quality audioSurface Studio Mics featuring Voice Focus,6 and Omnisonic® Speakers with Dolby® Atmos for the best quality sound.

Protection from chip to cloudSecured-core Windows PC protection with Microsoft Pluton technology built in to the processor to deliver chip-level security.

More control with Surface ToolsUse one application to troubleshoot hardware and software issues, lock down hardware components, manage data, and more.

Optimized for workSurface Laptop is ready to work across the applications you need and managed with the tools you use.10

Secured-core PCWindows 11 Pro is designed with security enabled by default, with built-in features to reduce incidents and firmware attacks.

More control with Surface ToolsUse one application to troubleshoot hardware and software issues, lock down hardware components, manage data, and more.

Optimized for workSurface Laptop is ready to work across the applications you need and managed with the tools you use.10

Secured-core PCWindows 11 Pro is designed with security enabled by default, with built-in features to reduce incidents and firmware attacks.

More control with Surface ToolsUse one application to troubleshoot hardware and software issues, lock down hardware components, manage data, and more.

Designed with sustainability in mindAt Surface, we design products with the circular economy in mind, making sustainability a core part of our Surface product promise.

More recycled materialsSurface Laptop's enclosure is made with a minimum of 67.2% recycled content, including 100% recycled aluminum alloy and 100% recycled rare earth metals.10

Thoughtful packagingMade with 76% recycled content in wood-based fiber packaging and uses less material than before, making our boxes lighter.

More energy efficientSurface Laptop is an ENERGY STAR® certified device that can reduce your energy consumption.11

[1] Battery life varies significantly based on device configuration, usage, network and feature configuration, signal strength, settings and other factors. See aka.ms/SurfaceBatteryPerformance for details.[2] Optimized for selected languages (English, Chinese (simplified), French, German, Japanese and Spanish). Content – based and storage limitation applied. Learn more here: Experience the Power of Windows 11 OS, Computers, & Apps | Microsoft.[3] Currently supports translation for video and audio subtitles into English from 40+ languages. See https://aka.ms/copilotpluspcs.[4] Supporting 3 external displays requires either 2 displays connected to a compatible dock or connected through daisy chain.[5] HDR requires HDR content and enabling HDR in device settings.[6] Voice Focus requires activation, requires Windows 11 and is available in apps which use integrated device microphones and use certain Windows audio processing modes.[7] Sold separately. Software license required for some features.[8] 13.8-inch Surface Laptop comes with 39W Surface power supply. Fast charging (from 5% to 80%) is supported with minimum 65W Surface power supply or USB-C® PD charger, sold separately. Testing was conducted at Microsoft in February 2024, using pre-production devices, software, and minimum of 65W USB-C® charger under controlled conditions. The device was powered on to the desktop screen with default display brightness settings. Actual charge time will vary based on operating conditions. Measured at typical office ambient temperature of 23C.[9] Requires Enterprise Agreement E3 or E5 to learn more, visit the App Assure website.[10] Enclosure includes A Cover, C Bucket and D Cover. 100% recycled aluminum alloy in A Cover and C Bucket. 100% recycled rare earth metals in magnets. Based on validation performed by Underwriter Laboratories, Inc. using Environmental Claim Validation Procedure (ECVP) for Recycled Content, UL 2809-2, Second Edition, November 7, 2023.[11] Computers that have earned the ENERGY STAR label are third-party certified to be energy efficient and use 25% - 40% less than conventional models by using the most efficient components and better managing energy use when idle.[12] System software uses significant storage space. Available storage is subject to change based on system software updates and apps usage. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. 1 TB = 1,000 GB. See Surface.com/Storage for more details.

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus
  • 16GB Memory / 512GB SSD
  • Touch Screen
  • 2304 x 1536
  • Windows 11 Home

Overview

Performance

Performance Percentiles

CPU 94.6
GPU 18.5
RAM 52.2
Ports 60.8
Screen 83.6
Portability 86.9
Storage 38.7
Reliability 78.2
Social Proof 39.8

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong cpu (95th percentile) 95th
  • Strong compact (87th percentile) 87th
  • Strong screen (84th percentile) 84th
  • Strong reliability (78th percentile) 78th

Cons

  • Below average gpu (19th percentile) 19th

Specifications

Full Specifications

Processor

CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100
Cores 10
Frequency 3.4 GHz
L3 Cache 6 MB

Graphics

GPU Adreno
Type integrated

Memory & Storage

RAM 16 GB
RAM Generation LPDDR5X
Storage 512 GB
Storage Type SSD

Display

Size 13.8"
Resolution 2304
Panel IPS
Refresh Rate 120 Hz
Brightness 600 nits

Connectivity

USB-C Ports 2
USB Ports 1
Thunderbolt USB4
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth 5.4

Physical

Weight 1.3 kg / 3.0 lbs
Battery 54 Wh
OS Windows 11 Home

Value & Pricing

Price History

$1,200 $1,300 $1,400 $1,500 $1,600 May 28Jun 3 $1,332

vs Competition

Spec Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" Surface Laptop 7 Apple MacBook Pro M5 Pro ASUS ROG Flow GZ302EA-XS99 Lenovo Legion Pro Series Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 MSI Prestige PRE13EVOA2088 Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro NP940XHA-KG3US
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 Apple M5 AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Intel Core Ultra 7 258V Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
RAM (GB) 16 24 128 32 32 32
Storage (GB) 512 2000 1024 1024 1000 1000
Screen 13.8" 2304x1536 14.2" 3024x1964 13.4" 2560x1600 16" 2560x1600 13.3" 2880x1800 14" 2880x1800
GPU Adreno Apple M5 Pro 16-core AMD Radeon NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU Intel Arc Intel Arc
OS Windows 11 Home Mac OS Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Weight (kg) 1.3 1.6 1.2 2.7 1 1.2
Battery (Wh) 54 - 70 99 - 15
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product CpuGpuRamPortScreenCompactStorageReliabilitySocial Proof
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" Surface Laptop 7 94.618.552.260.883.686.938.778.239.8
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Pro Compare 81.418.558.47398.167.389.99680.3
ASUS ROG Flow GZ302EA-XS99 Compare 95.180.399.977.589.292.781.257.999.3
Lenovo Legion Pro Series Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Compare 96.59090.298.194.38.581.278.299.3
MSI Prestige PRE13EVOA2088 Compare 63.164.280.883.489.995.373.357.986.2
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro NP940XHA-KG3US Compare 66.464.280.866.893.28573.378.294.4

Usage Scores

Overall (67)Gaming (7.2)Compact (79.7)Creator (31)Student (72.4)Business (72.7)Developer (66.9)Entertainment (70.1)

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