Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) vs Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 40 Mk3
63chipPerformancespec-basedchip54.5
53.8chipGraphicschip61
41.6Displayspec-based77.1
54.7Batteryspec-based60.3
65.9Portabilityspec-based20
5 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)2 spec wins — Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 40 Mk3
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) scores 56 against 56 for Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 40 Mk3. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 65% lower thickness: 18.3 mm vs 53 mm
- 51% lower weight: 1.66 kg vs 3.4 kg
Reasons to pick the Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 40 Mk3
- Stronger graphics score: 61 vs 54
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 600 nits
Display
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) | Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 40 Mk3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15 ″+7% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | PixelSense Flow HDR LCD (touchscreen) | IPS, direct bonded, anti-reflective, capacitive gloved touch |
| Resolution | 3270x2180 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 1,200 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) | Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 40 Mk3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-78-100 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265H |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno X2-85 | Intel Arc 140T |
| RAM | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5x | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD (removable, Gen 4) | NVMe SSD (quick-release, OPAL encrypted) |
Battery
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) | Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 40 Mk3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 66 Wh | 70 Wh+6% |
| Charging | 65 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) | Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 40 Mk3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.66 kg+51% | 3.4 kg |
| Thickness | 18.3 mm+65% | 53 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum | Magnesium alloy chassis with handle |
Connectivity
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) | Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 40 Mk3 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C/USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack, Surface Connect, MicroSDXC Express card reader | USB-C Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, PD, DP), 2x USB-A (10Gbps and 5Gbps), RJ-45 Ethernet 1Gbps, HDMI 4K, MicroSDXC UHS-I, 3.5mm audio in/out, dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM); optional extra ports via xPAK modules |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE201) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | 5.4 (Class 1) |
| Webcam | 1080p Full HD | 5MP infrared webcam with privacy cover |
| Biometrics | Face recognition (Windows Hello) | Face recognition (Windows Hello IR camera); optional fingerprint xPAK |
Software
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) | Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 40 Mk3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Arm) | Windows 11 Pro |
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