Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
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44Performance44
41.6Display41.6
71Battery68
76.6Portability65.9
3 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)2 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) wins this laptop face-off, 55.2 to 52.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+11) and battery (+3). Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 68
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 66
- 19% lower weight: 1.34 kg vs 1.66 kg
- 14% higher Web browsing endurance: 16 h vs 14 h
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
- 22% higher capacity: 66 Wh vs 54 Wh
Display
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.8 ″ | 15 ″+9% |
| Panel type | HDR PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) | HDR PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2304x1536 | 3270x2180 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10-core) or Snapdragon X2 Elite (12-core) | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10-core) or Snapdragon X2 Elite (12-core) |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5x | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | Gen 4 SSD (removable, M.2 2230) | Gen 4 SSD (removable, M.2 2230) |
Battery
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 66 Wh+22% |
| Web browsing endurance | 16 h+14% | 14 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.34 kg+19% | 1.66 kg |
| Thickness | 17.5 mm+4% | 18.3 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (100% recycled) | Aluminum (100% recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C/USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack, Surface Connect | 2x USB-C/USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack, Surface Connect, microSD |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p Full HD (Windows Studio Effects) | 1080p Full HD (Windows Studio Effects) |
| Biometrics | Facial recognition (Windows Hello) | Facial recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Arm) | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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