Surface Laptop 2
CPU Benchmark
4,200
Battery Life
14.3h
Weight
1252g
Customization
1/10
Surface Laptop 2 Features
"Delivered up to 85% faster performance with 8th Gen quad-core CPUs, introducing a black colorway and a refined, quieter typing experience."
Standout strengths
- Massive multi-core performance boost with 8th Gen CPU
- Sleek new black color option
- Quieter and more comfortable keyboard
Trade-offs
- Still lacks a USB-C port
- Alcantara material can show wear over time
Surface Laptop 2 Performance Position
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Surface Laptop 2
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Surface Laptop 8 (13.8-inch)
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Specs Comparison: vs Predecessor (Surface Laptop (1st Gen))
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Surface Laptop 2
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Surface Laptop (1st Gen)
Upgrade Criteria
CPU performance improved by approx. 40%. Heavy tasks become dramatically smoother.
Battery life is 14.3 hours. More peace of mind on the go.
Support for latest AI features and connectivity (Wi-Fi 7) increases future value.
Specs Comparison: Current Models vs Surface Laptop 2
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| Spec Item | Laptop 2 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU Benchmark | 4,200 | 16,800 | 10,500 | 16,800 | 16,800 | 10,500 |
| GPU Benchmark | 700 | 3,400 | 2,000 | 3,400 | 3,400 | 2,000 |
| AI Processor (NPU) | — | 80 TOPS | 45 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 80 TOPS | 45 TOPS |
| Battery Life | Up to 14.3h | Up to 15.5h | Up to 15h | Up to 20h | Up to 22h | Up to 18h |
| Weight | 1252g | 895g | 680g | 1340g | 1660g | 1220g |
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Accessory Compatibility
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| Accessory | Laptop 2 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Type Cover | - | Surface Pro Flex / Signature Keyboard | Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard | - | - | N/A (Integrated Keyboard) |
Surface Pen | - | Surface Slim Pen 2 | Surface Slim Pen | - | - | Surface Slim Pen (Supported) |
AC Adapter | - | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | USB-C | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | 65W Surface Connect / USB-C (USB4) | USB-C / 39W Surface Connect |
Surface Dock | - | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Surface Dock 2 / Thunderbolt 4 Dock |
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Surface Laptop 2 Specs
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| Processor (CPU) | 8th Gen Intel Core i5 / i7 (CPU Benchmark: 4,200) |
|---|---|
| Graphics (GPU) | Intel® UHD Graphics 620 (GPU Benchmark: 700) |
| Memory (RAM) | 8GB / 16GB |
| Storage (SSD) | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Display Size | 13.5" |
| Resolution | 2256 × 1504 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | Up to 14.3h |
| Weight | 1252g |
| Dimensions | 308 × 223.2 × 14.5 mm |
| Release Date | Oct 16, 2018 |
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