Surface Laptop 13-inch features

Get to know the Surface Laptop 13-inch, and all the latest features and capabilities of a Copilot+ PC.

A Surface Laptop 13-inch with the hardware features labeled.

1⁠. Front-facing camera

2⁠. USB-A port

3⁠. Headphones jack

4⁠. Fingerprint power button

A Surface Laptop 13-inch with the ports labeled.

5⁠. Two USB-C / USB 3.2 ports

Available to purchase from the Microsoft Store and other retailers.

Charging your Surface

Charge your device using either USB-C port with a USB Type-C PD charger. 

For best performance, we recommend using a USB-C PD charger that provides at least 40W. If you connect a lower-wattage charger, your device may charge slowly or not at all. 

We recommend using the Surface 45W USB-C Wall Charger.

To learn more about charging your device, see USB-C and Fast Charging for Surface.

Sign in with Windows Hello

Use the fingerprint power button to sign in using Windows Hello. Place your finger on the power button to sign in quickly and securely with a single touch.

To get started and set it up, open Settings  icon for Settings icon , then select Accounts  icon for Contact icon > Sign-in options > Fingerprint recognition (Windows Hello) > Set up.

Surface Laptop 13-inch power button and fingerprint reader

To learn more about signing in with Windows Hello, see Configure Windows Hello.

A more repairable device design

Many components can be replaced by authorized service providers or skilled technicians — supporting a more repairable device design. Replacement components, such as laptop feet, are available for out-of-warranty repair. Availability and service options may vary by product, market, and over time.

To learn more, see Self-repair information for your Surface device.

Windows 11 and available processors

There are different processors available for the Surface Laptop, 13-inch:

  • Snapdragon® X Plus (8 Core)

  • Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 processor 325 (Series 3)

The version of Windows installed on your Surface Laptop will depend on the processor you purchased it with. 

Model Processor Windows version
Surface Laptop 13-inch (Snapdragon) Snapdragon® X Plus (8 Core) Windows 11 Home (consumer customers)
Windows 11 Pro (commercial customers)
Surface Laptop for Business 13-inch (Intel) Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 processor 325 (Series 3) Windows 11 Pro (commercial customers)

If you have questions about how the ARM processor works, go to Windows Arm-based PCs FAQ

If you have Windows 11 Home on your Surface, you can upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for an additional cost. For more info, Upgrade Windows Home to Windows Pro