Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 with 13.5″ 15″ PixelSense Display 12th Gen Intel Core i5/i7 Processors Announced

Along with the Surface Pro 9, Microsoft unveiled the all-new thin and light Surface Laptop 5. The Surface Laptop 5 is more than 50% more powerful than its predecessor, thanks to its new 12th Gen Intel Core processor, Thunderbolt 4, and co-engineering and verification as an Intel Evo device. There is no AMD option this time.

The Surface Laptop 5 comes in two display sizes (13.5-inch or 15-inch) with a 3:2 aspect ratio and a front-facing HD camera on top. PixelSense technology is used on the display, and touch response is supported.

The display features Dolby Vision IQ, which provides vibrant colours and sharp contrast in all lighting conditions. Dolby Atmos 3D spatial processing is also present to provide high-quality audio output.

The Surface Laptop 5 supports up to 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD. Microsoft promises up to 18 hours of battery life for the 13.5″ screen variant and 17 hours for the 15″ variant. Also, buyers can choose between a keyboard with a sophisticated Alcantara finish or a keyboard with a metal finish.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 Specifications:

  • 13.5” / 15″ PixelSense Display (2256 x 1504 pixels), 10-point multi-touch screen, 201 PPI, 3:2 aspect ratio, 1300:1 contrast ratio, Dolby Vision IQ supported
  • 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1235U processor (only on 13.5″ screen variant) / 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1255U processor, Intel Iris Xe Graphics
  • Windows 11 Home, Intel Evo platform
  • 8GB / 16GB / 32GB LPDDR5x RAM, 256GB / 512GB / 1TB SSD
  • 720p HD front-facing camera
  • 3.5mm headphone jack, Dual far-field Studio Mics, Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Atmos
  • Ambient light sensor, TPM 2.0 chip for enterprise security and BitLocker support, Windows Hello face sign-in
  • Surface Pen and compatible with Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP)
  • Surface Laptop 5 – 13.5″ Dimensions:308 × 223 × 14.5 mm; Weight: 1.27 kg (Alcantara) / 1.29 kg (metal)
  • Surface Laptop 5 – 15″ Dimensions:340 × 244 × 14.7 mm; Weight: 1.54 kg
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 ax Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 LE, 1 x USB-C 4.0/Thunderbolt 4, 1 x USB-A 3.1, Surface Connect
  • Up to 18 hours for 13.5″ with Intel Core processor / Up to 17 hours for 15″ with Intel Core processor

 

Pricing and availability

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 is available in platinum with an Alcantara finish, as well as metal finish variants in platinum, sage, black, and sandstone. The pricing of the laptop is as follows:

  • 13.5″, Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD: $999.99 (Approx. Rs. 82,220)
  • 13.5″, Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD: $1299.99 (Approx. Rs. 1,06,888)
  • 13.5″, Intel Core i5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD: $1499.99 (Approx. Rs. 1,23,330)
  • 13.5″, Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD: $1699.99 (Approx. Rs. 1,39,775)
  • 15″, Intel Core i7, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD: $1299.99 (Approx. Rs. 1,06,885)
  • 15″, Intel Core i7, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD: $1499.99 (Approx. Rs. 1,23,330)
  • 15″, Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD: $1799.99 (Approx. Rs. 1,47,995)
  • 15″, Intel Core i7, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD: $2399.99 (Approx. Rs. 1,97,330)

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 is now available to order and will roll out starting from October 25.