Microsoft Surface
For some of the best Windows hardware on the market, look no further than Microsoft’s Surface brand. Best known for innovative, tablet-like designs, Microsoft has expanded its Surface line over the years and now offers a full family of computers, from a standard laptop to a giant desktop.
Microsoft Surface is a series of touchscreen-based personal computers, tablets, and interactive whiteboards designed and developed by Microsoft, most of them running the Windowsoperating system. They are designed to be premium devices that set examples for manufacturers of other Windows-compatible products. It comprises several generations of hybrid tablets, 2-in-1 detachablenotebooks, a convertible desktop all-in-one, an interactive whiteboard, and various accessories, many with unique form factors. The majority of devices in the Surface lineup are based on Intel processors and compatible with Windows 10 or Windows 11.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 9 (Intel) specs
The Surface family features ten main lines of devices:
- The Surface Go line of hybrid tablets, with optional detachable keyboard accessories and optional digital pen.
- The Surface Pro line of hybrid tablets, with similar, optional detachable keyboard accessories and optional digital pen.
- The Surface Laptop Go, marketed as a more affordable alternative to the brand's premium laptops.
- The Surface Laptop, a classic notebook with a 13.5-inch or 15-inch touchscreen aimed at students.
- The Surface Book, a notebook with a detachable tablet screen. Some variants of the base include a discrete graphics.
- The Surface Laptop Studio, a notebook with dual-pivoting screen to change into tablet mode.
- The Surface Studio, a 28-inch all-in-one desktop that adjusts into a digital drafting table with stylus and on-screen Surface Dial support.
- The Surface Hub, a touch screen interactive whiteboard designed for collaboration.
- The Surface Laptop SE, an entry-level laptop targeted at the education market, designed to be easier to repair by service partners for on-site repair.
- The Surface Duo, a dual-screen foldable Android phone.
The first-generation Surface uses a quad-coreNvidiaTegra 3 of the ARM architecture, as opposed to the Intel x64 architecture and therefore shipped with Windows RT, which was written for the ARM architecture. The second-generation Surface 2 added an Nvidia Tegra 4. The architecture limited Surface and Surface 2 to only apps from the Windows Store recompiled for ARM. With the release of the Surface 3, Microsoft switched the Surface line to the Intel x64 architecture, the same architecture found in the Surface Pro line. Surface 3 uses the Braswell Atom X7 processor.
The 2019 Surface Pro X uses a custom ARM64 SOC, the Microsoft SQ1. The latest model uses an updated version of the SOC, known as Microsoft SQ2.
The Surface devices are released in six internal storage capacities: 32, 64, 128, 256, 512 GB and 1 TB. With the release of the third generation, the 32 GB model was discontinued. All models except the Surface Pro X also feature a microSDXC card slot, located behind the kickstand, which allow for the use of memory cards up to 200 GB.
Microsoft's Surface/Storage site revealed that the 32 GB Surface RT has approximately 16 GB of user-available storage and the 64 GB Surface RT has roughly 45 GB.
On October 6, 2015, Microsoft unveiled the Surface Book, a 2-in-1 detachable with a mechanically attached, durable hardware keyboard. It became the first Surface device to be marketed as a laptop instead of a tablet. The device has a teardrop design.
The Surface Book has what Microsoft calls a "dynamic fulcrum hinge" which allows the device to support the heavier notebook/screen portion.
On October 26, 2016, Microsoft unveiled an additional configuration, called the Surface Book with Performance Base, which has an upgraded processor and a longer battery life.
The second generation Surface Book 2 was announced on October 17, 2017, introducing an upgraded ceramic hinge for stability, and lighter overall weight distribution. A 15-inch model was added to the line.
On May 6, 2020, the third generation Surface Book 3 was announced, featuring 10th-generation Intel processors, improved battery life, and faster SSD storage.
On May 3, 2017, Microsoft unveiled the Surface Laptop, a non-detachable version of the Surface Book claiming to have the thinnest touch-enabled LCD panel of its kind. Its permanently attached hardware keyboard comes in four colors and uses the same kind of fabric as the Type Cover accessories for the tablets. The device comes with the newly announced Windows 10 S operating system, which enables faster boot times at the expense of the ability to download and install programs from the web instead of the Microsoft Store. Users can switch to a fully enabled version of Windows 10 for free.
On October 26, 2016, Microsoft announced a 28-inch all-in-one desktop PC, the Surface Studio. The device claims to have the thinnest LCD ever made in an all-in-one PC. All its components, including the processor and a surround-sound system, are located in a compact base on which the screen is mounted upon via a flexible, four-point hinge. The design allows the screen to fold down to a 20-degree angle for physical interaction with the user. It comes with the Windows 10 Anniversary Update preinstalled, but is optimized for the Windows 10 Creators Update released in April 2017.
On January 21, 2015, Microsoft introduced a new device category under the Surface family: the Surface Hub. It is an 84-inch 120 Hz 4K or 55-inch 1080pmulti-touch, multi-pen, wall-mounted all-in-one device, aimed for collaboration and videoconferencing use of businesses. The device runs a variant of the Windows 10 operating system.
On October 2, 2019, Microsoft unveiled the Surface Neo, an upcoming dual-screen tablet. The device is a folio with two 9-inch displays that can be used in various configurations ("postures"), including a laptop-like form where a Bluetooth keyboard is attached to the bottom screen. Depending on its position, the remainder of the touchscreen can be used for different features; the keyboard can be attached at the top to use the bottom as a touchpad, or at the bottom to display a special area above the keyboard (the "wonderbar"), which can house tools such as emojis. The device was originally planned to run a new Windows 10 edition known as Windows 10X, which was designed specifically for this class of devices. However, Microsoft eventually discontinued Windows 10X.
Alongside the Surface Neo, Microsoft also unveiled the Surface Duo, a dual-screen Android mobile device with a similar design. Unlike the Surface Neo, the Surface Duo did release in September 2020 with 6GB of RAM and 128/256GB of storage. It initially shipped with Android 10 and uses Microsoft Launcher as the default launcher. Both Surface Duo models hold two screens, one screen per side. The Surface Duo can be folded in many ways, such as tabletop, tent, or single-screen. The first Duo has a selfie camera on the right side with a flashlight. A second model, the Surface Duo 2, got released in 2021 with 8GB of RAM and a back camera on one side.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5
Here’s what you need to know about the Surface Laptop 5.
- There are two screen sizes. As in past years, Microsoft is selling a 13.5-inch 2256 x 1504 model and a 15-inch 2496 x 1664 model. Screen size is the main difference; processors and other internal components are mostly the same. Both panels support Dolby Vision IQ (which is supposed to help optimize HDR content). The 13-inch display is quite sharp and more than bright enough for home use. I did catch some glare when there was direct light on the glossy display, but it wasn’t stark enough to be a problem.
- It’s a pretty machine. The familiar Windows logo adorns the lid, and the finish is professional. It’s quite light at 2.86 pounds, and holding it feels very much like holding a MacBook Air.
- The bezels are big. I wouldn’t say that this interferes hugely with the user experience, but I will concede that, as with last year’s model, they are… blocky. Shrinking the bezels seemed like a no-brainer tweak to refresh the design in a modern way and bring the laptop closer to premium competitors.
- There’s a green one. The sage model, limited to the 13.5-inch size, is new this year, and it’s supposed to be green. Calling it green is a… stretch. It looks gray. But, you know, epistemic humility and all that.
- Finally, Thunderbolt. One of the Laptop 4’s pain points was the lack of Thunderbolt, even on Intel models. The Laptop 5 finally brings that standard to the sole USB-C port it has, along with a USB-A and a headphone jack on the left side. That, for the record, is not very many ports. I wish there were more — at least an SD slot.
- The keyboard is still a bit flat. Surface keys have a very identifiable snap. That’s one of my favorite things about the Surface Book keyboard, which remains one of my favorite keyboards on the market to this day. But I could feel my fingers thunking on the Laptop 5 in a way they don’t on the Surface Book, and I wish there were more travel here.
Surface Laptop 5 (13.5-inch) benchmarks
Benchmark |
Score |
Cinebench R23 Multi |
7691 |
Cinebench R23 Single |
1674 |
Cinebench R23 Multi looped for 30 minutes |
7061 |
Geekbench 5 CPU Multi |
8975 |
Geekbench 5 CPU Single |
1643 |
Geekbench 5 OpenCL / Compute |
17801 |
PugetBench for Premiere Pro |
331 |
Premiere Pro 4K export test |
9:45 |
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The CPU, memory, and storage are configurable; the available options are in the table below.
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CPU |
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GPU |
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RAM |
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Storage |
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Color |
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Microsoft Surface Pro 9 (Intel) specs
- Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.2 x 0.37 inches (287 x 209 x 9.3mm)
- Weight (not including Type Cover): 1.94lbs (879g)
- Display: 13-inch touch display, 2880 x 1920, 120Hz refresh rate, 3:2
- Memory: 16GB LPDDR5
- Processor: Intel Core i7-1255U
- Removable SSD: 256GB
- Battery: 47.7 Wh
- Ports: two USB-C with USB 4.0 / Thunderbolt 4, one Surface Connect port, one Surface Type Cover port
- Cameras: Windows Hello front-facing camera with 1080p full HD video, 10MP rear-facing autofocus camera with 1080p HD and 4K video
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax, Bluetooth Wireless 5.1
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Model |
Release |
Support |
||||
Line |
Surface |
OS |
Date |
Final OS |
Ended |
Lifespan |
Surface |
||||||
October 26, 2012 |
Windows RT 8.1 Update 3 |
January 10, 2023 |
10 years, 2 months |
|||
October 22, 2013 |
Windows RT 8.1 Update 3 |
January 10, 2023 |
9 years, 2 months |
|||
Windows 8.1Update |
May 5, 2015 |
Windows 10 version 22H2 |
October 14, 2025[11] |
8 years, 10 months |
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Surface Go |
||||||
Windows 10 version 1709 |
August 2, 2018 |
Windows 10 version 22H2 |
October 14, 2025[11] |
5 years, 7 months |
||
Windows 10 version 1809 |
May 12, 2020 |
Latest Windows[a] |
Active |
3 years, 10 months |
||
Windows 11 version 21H2 |
October 5, 2021 |
Latest Windows[a] |
Active |
2 years, 5 months |
||
Windows 11 version 22H2 |
October 3, 2023 |
Latest Windows[a] |
Active |
5 months |
||
Surface Pro |
||||||
February 9, 2013 |
Windows 10 version 22H2 |
October 14, 2025[11] |
11 years, 1 month |
|||
October 22, 2013 |
Windows 10 version 22H2 |
October 14, 2025[11] |
10 years, 5 months |
|||
Windows 8.1 Update |
June 20, 2014 |
Windows 10 version 22H2 |
October 14, 2025[11] |
9 years, 9 months |
||
Windows 10 version 1507 |
October 26, 2015 |
Windows 10 version 22H2 |
October 14, 2025[11] |
8 years, 4 months |
||
Windows 10 version 1703 |
June 15, 2017 |
Windows 10 version 22H2 |
October 14, 2025[11] |
6 years, 9 months |
||
Windows 10 version 1709 |
October 16, 2018 |
Latest Windows[a] |
Active |
5 years, 5 months |
||
Windows 10 version 1809 |
October 22, 2019 |
Latest Windows[a] |
Active |
4 years, 5 months |
||
Surface Pro X (1st) |
Windows 10 version 1903 |
November 5, 2019 |
Latest Windows[a] |
Active |
4 years, 4 months |
|
Surface Pro X (2nd) |
Windows 10 version 2004 |
October 13, 2020 |
Latest Windows[a] |
Active |
3 years, 5 months |
|
Windows 10 version 2004 |
January 11, 2021 |
Latest Windows[a] |
Active |
3 years, 2 months |
||
Windows 11 version 21H2 |
October 5, 2021 |
Latest Windows[a] |
Active |
2 years, 5 months |
||
Windows 11 version 22H2 |
October 25, 2022 |
Latest Windows[a] |
Active |
1 year, 4 months |
||
Surface Pro 10for Business |
Windows 11 version 23H2 |
April 9, 2024 |
Latest Windows[a] |
Active |
0 months |
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Surface Laptop SE |
||||||
Windows 11 SE |
February 4, 2022 |
Latest Windows[a] |
Active |
2 years, 1 month |
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Surface Laptop Go |
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Windows 10version 1909 |
October 27, 2020 |
Latest Windows[a] |
Active |
3 years, 4 months |
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Windows 11 version 21H2 |
June 1, 2022 |
Latest Windows[a] |
Active |
1 year, 9 months |
||
Windows 11 version 22H2 |
October 3, 2023 |
Latest Windows[a] |
Active |
5 months |
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Surface Laptop |
||||||
Windows 10 version 1703 |
June 15, 2017 |
Windows 10 version 22H2 |
October 14, 2025[11] |
6 years, 9 months |
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Windows 10 version 1709 |
October 16, 2018 |
Latest Windows[a] |
Active |
5 years, 5 months |
||
Windows 10 version 1809 |
October 22, 2019 |
Latest Windows[a] |
Active |
4 years, 5 months |
||
Windows 10 version 20H2 |
April 20, 2021 |
Latest Windows[a] |
Active |
2 years, 11 months |
||
Windows 11 version 22H2 |
October 25, 2022 |
Latest Windows[a] |
Active |
1 year, 4 months |
||
Surface Laptop 6for Business |
Windows 11 version 23H2 |
April 9, 2024 |
Latest Windows[a] |
Active |
0 months |
|
Surface Book |
||||||
Windows 10 version 1507 |
October 26, 2015 |
Windows 10 version 22H2 |
October 14, 2025[11] |
8 years, 4 months |
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Surface Bookwith Performance Base |
Windows 10 version 1607 |
November 10, 2016 |
Windows 10 version 22H2 |
October 14, 2025[11] |
7 years, 4 months |
|
Windows 10 version 1703 |
November 16, 2017 |
Windows 10 version 22H2[12] |
October 14, 2025[11] |
6 years, 5 months |
||
Latest Windows[a] |
Active |
6 years, 5 months |
||||
Windows 10 version 1903 |
May 21, 2020 |
Latest Windows[a] |
Active |
3 years, 10 months |
||
Surface Laptop Studio |
||||||
Windows 11 version 21H2 |
October 5, 2021 |
Latest Windows[a] |
Active |
2 years, 5 months |
||
Windows 11 version 22H2 |
October 3, 2023 |
Latest Windows[a] |
Active |
5 months |
||
Surface Studio |
||||||
Windows 10 version 1607 |
December 15, 2016 |
Windows 10 version 22H2 |
October 14, 2025[11] |
7 years, 3 months |
||
Windows 10 version 1803 |
October 2, 2018 |
Latest Windows[a] |
Active |
5 years, 5 months |
||
Windows 11 version 22H2 |
October 25, 2022 |
Latest Windows[a] |
Active |
1 year, 4 months |
||
Surface Hub |
||||||
Windows 10 Team version 1507 |
June 1, 2015 |
Latest Windows[a] |
Active |
8 years, 9 months |
||
Windows 10 Team version 1703 |
April 17, 2019 |
Latest Windows[a] |
Active |
4 years, 11 months |
||
Windows 11 version 22H2 |
October 3, 2023 |
Latest Windows[a] |
Active |
5 months |
||
Surface Duo |
||||||
September 10, 2020 |
Android 12.1 |
September 10, 2023[13] |
3 years |
|||
October 5, 2021 |
Android 12.1[14] |
October 21, 2024[13] |
2 years, 5 months |
The Surface Book 2 variants with Intel Core 8th generation processors support Windows 11 version 23H2 and later.
Things That May Annoy You
Microsoft has made Surface devices for nearly a decade now, but there are still imperfections that may impact your enjoyment. You may start to get annoyed from the moment you add a device to your cart and order it. If you're grabbing a Surface hoping to use the famous, fabulous Surface Pen with it, you'll need to buy it separately. In years past, the Surface Pro and the Surface Book included the Pen, but that's no longer the case.
Ports are another mixed bag for Surface devices. You'll find USB-C ports throughout the Surface line, and the newest versions support Thunderbolt 4. Despite the USB-C ports, Microsoft stuck with its magnetic Surface Connect charger. (Confusingly, you can charge with USB-C too.) This may not be a bad thing, but it feels strange with the Thunderbolt support there as well.
Scott Gilbertson Wired, Microsoft-surface-buying-guide
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