Surface Laptop 5 specs and features

Surface Laptop 5 combines power and sleek design to let you multitask throughout your day in style.  

Get to know Surface Laptop 5

Not sure where to plug something in or how to turn up the volume? We've got you covered. Here are a few diagrams to help you. 

1. Windows Hello camera
2. Front-facing camera
3. Studio Mics
4. Surface Connect port 

1. USB-A port
2. USB-C port with Thunderbolt™ 4
3. Headphones jack

Surface Laptop 5 and Windows 11

Surface Laptop 5 comes with: 

• Windows 11 Home edition (for consumer customers)
• Windows 11 Pro edition (for business customers)

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

Charging your Surface

You can charge your Surface using USB-C or Surface Connect. For more information, see How to charge Surface.

Highlighted Surface Laptop 5 features

• Sleek and light weight touchscreen laptop with a comfortable keyboard.
• Choose the 13.5” PixelSense™ touchscreen for portable productivity, or larger 15” for split-screen multitasking. In warm Alcantara® (13.5” touchscreen only) or cool metal, and new colors including Sage.¹
• Surface Laptop 5 is made for multitasking across multiple tabs and apps with powerful 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5/i7 processors built on the Intel® Evo™ platform.
• Versatile Thunderbolt™ 4 connectivity and reliable all-day battery.²
• Look and sound your best on calls with Studio Mics and enhanced camera experiences, powered by Windows 11.
• Ultra-vivid colors with Dolby Vision®³ and sound that moves around you with Dolby Atmos®.⁴
• Peace of mind with Windows Hello sign-in, built-in Windows 11 security, and secured OneDrive cloud storage for your Microsoft 365 files.⁵

Make it yours

Customize the way you use Surface Laptop 5. Explore the full range of Microsoft Surface accessories. Shop the latest keyboard covers, cases, mice, pens, hubs and more. Browse the official Microsoft Store

Get the most out of your Surface

Learn more about your Surface and customize it with the Surface app. To open it, select Start  , enter Surface, and select it to open the app. If the app doesn't open, get it from Microsoft Store. 

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.

Surface Laptop 5 Tech specs

*Some accessories, software, Microsoft 365 subscriptions and services sold separately.

[1] Colors available on selected models only. Available colors, sizes, finishes, and processors may vary by store, market, and configuration.

[2] Up to 18 hours of battery life based on typical Surface device usage on Surface Laptop 5 13.5”
Testing conducted by Microsoft in August 2022 using preproduction software and preproduction 13.5” Intel® Core™ i5, 256GB, 8GB RAM device. Testing consisted of full battery discharge with a mixture of active use and modern standby.  The active use portion consists of (1) a web browsing test accessing eight popular websites over multiple open tabs, (2) a productivity test utilizing Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote and Outlook, and (3) a portion of time with the device in use with idle applications. All settings were default except screen brightness was set to 150 nits with Auto-Brightness disabled.  Wi-Fi was connected to a network.  Tested with Windows Version 11.0.22621 (21H2).  Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage and other factors.  

Up to 17 hours of battery life based on typical Surface device usage on Surface Laptop 5 15”
Testing conducted by Microsoft in August 2022 using preproduction software and preproduction 15” Intel® Core™ i7, 256GB, 8GB RAM device. Testing consisted of full battery discharge with a mixture of active use and modern standby.  The active use portion consists of (1) a web browsing test accessing eight popular websites over multiple open tabs, (2) a productivity test utilizing Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote and Outlook, and (3) a portion of time with the device in use with idle applications. All settings were default except screen brightness was set to 150 nits with Auto-Brightness disabled.  Wi-Fi was connected to a network.  Tested with Windows Version 11.0.22621 (21H2). Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage and other factors.

[3] Requires Dolby Vision® and Dolby Vision IQ™ encoded content and video. 

[4] Requires Dolby Atmos® encoded content and audio. 

[5] Requires license or subscription (sold separately) to activate and use.

[6] Activation required. After your 1-month free trial, Microsoft 365 Family is $99.99 per year. Credit card required. Cancel anytime to stop future charges. You are asked to provide credit card information to help ensure that you do not experience any interruptions with your service once your trial ends. Your credit card will not be billed until the end of the trial period. You can cancel any time during the trial period by clicking Turn off recurring billing in My Account.

[7] Activation required for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Xbox Game Pass ultimate 30 day trial accessible through Xbox Cloud Gaming. You can use it to play games on Xbox One and Xbox Series Consoles, and stream select games where available to Surface Laptop 5 through Xbox Cloud Gaming and other supported devices. Not currently available in China. 

[8] System software uses significant storage space. Available storage is subject to change based on system software updates and apps usage. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. 1 TB = 1,000 GB. See Surface storage for more details. 

[9] Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) are components available for purchase through your Surface Commercial Authorized Device Reseller. Components can be replaced on-site by a skilled technician following Microsoft’s Service Guide. Opening and/or repairing your device can present electric shock, fire and personal injury risks and other hazards. Use caution if undertaking do-it-yourself repairs. Device damage caused during repair will not be covered under Microsoft’s Hardware Warranty or protection plans. Components will be available shortly after initial launch; timing of availability varies by component and market. 

[10] Microsoft’s Limited Warranty is in addition to your consumer law rights.  

[11] Download the full Eco profiles see –  EcoProfile Surface Laptop 5 13.5" and EcoProfile Surface Laptop 5 15"

[12] For more information on registration in other markets check – EcoProfile Surface Laptop 5 15"