Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
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38.3Performance43.8
54.8Display54.8
56.1Battery65.1
76.7Portability66
2 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)5 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) wins this laptop face-off, 55.2 to 53.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+9) and performance (+6). Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 66
- 19% lower weight: 1.34 kg vs 1.66 kg
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 65 vs 56
- 22% higher capacity: 66 Wh vs 54 Wh
- 15% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,790 vs 2,430
Display
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.8 ″ | 15 ″+9% |
| Panel type | IPS (PixelSense Flow) | IPS (PixelSense Flow) |
| Resolution | 2304x1536 | 2496x1664 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-64-100) | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (removable) | NVMe SSD (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,430 | 2,790+15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,000 | 14,200+9% |
Battery
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 66 Wh+22% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | 14 h+8% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.34 kg+19% | 1.66 kg |
| Thickness | 17.5 mm+4% | 18.3 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4, USB-A 3.1, Surface Connect, 3.5mm | 2x USB4, USB-A 3.1, microSDXC, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Arm) | Windows 11 (Arm) |
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