Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition)
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35.5Performancespec-basedchip50
32.4chipGraphics—
27.3Displayspec-based29.8
69.5Batteryspec-based33.3
82.8Portabilityspec-based82.7
1 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)3 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) scores 47.2 against 47.2 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
- Lower launch price: $900 vs $1,200
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition)
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 50% higher RAM: 24 GB vs 16 GB
- 18% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 425 nits
Display
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | PixelSense IPS LCD (touchscreen) | PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1280 | 1920x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 425 nits | 500 nits+18% |
Performance
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100) | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus X2P-42-100 |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 | Qualcomm Adreno X2-45 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 24 GB+50% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5x | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 (removable) | UFS (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,287Bottom 5% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,125Bottom 24% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 50 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 16 h | — |
| Charging | 45 W | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.22 kg | 1.23 kg |
| Thickness | 15.6 mm | 15.6 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Anodized aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2, DisplayPort 1.4a), USB-A, 3.5mm headphone jack | 2x USB-C/USB 3.2, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p Full HD | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint (Windows Hello, in power button) | Fingerprint (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Arm) | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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