Surface Laptop 5 (15-inch)
CPU Benchmark
8,500
Battery Life
17h
Weight
1545g
Customization
5/10
Surface Laptop 5 (15-inch) Features
"A polished clamshell design. With 12th Gen Intel inside, it is still more than fast enough for office work."
Standout strengths
- Stable everyday performance
- Beautiful design
- Excellent keyboard feel
Trade-offs
- The webcam is still only 720p
- Battery life is average
Surface Laptop 5 (15-inch) Performance Position
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This Model
Surface Laptop 5 (15-inch)
Current Model
Surface Laptop 8 (13.8-inch)
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Specs Comparison: vs Predecessor (Surface Laptop 4 (13.5-inch))
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This Model
Surface Laptop 5 (15-inch)
Previous Gen
Surface Laptop 4 (13.5-inch)
Upgrade Criteria
CPU performance improved by approx. 21%. Heavy tasks become dramatically smoother.
Battery life is 17 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 5 (15-inch)
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| Spec Item | Laptop 5 (15-inch) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU Benchmark | 8,500 | 16,800 | 10,500 | 16,800 | 16,800 | 10,500 |
| GPU Benchmark | 1,700 | 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 17h | Up to 15.5h | Up to 15h | Up to 20h | Up to 22h | Up to 18h |
| Weight | 1545g | 895g | 680g | 1340g | 1660g | 1220g |
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Accessory Compatibility
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| Accessory | Laptop 5 (15-inch) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Type Cover | N/A (integrated keyboard) | Surface Pro Flex / Signature Keyboard | Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard | - | - | N/A (Integrated Keyboard) |
Surface Pen | Surface Pen | Surface Slim Pen 2 | Surface Slim Pen | - | - | Surface Slim Pen (Supported) |
AC Adapter | 60W Surface Connect | 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 | 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 5 (15-inch) Specs
Comprehensive technical specifications including processor, memory, storage, display, and ports.
| Processor (CPU) | 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1255U (CPU Benchmark: 8,500) |
|---|---|
| Graphics (GPU) | Intel® Iris™ Xe Graphics (GPU Benchmark: 1,700) |
| Memory (RAM) | 8GB / 16GB / 32GB |
| Storage (SSD) | 256GB - 1TB |
| Display Size | 15" PixelSense™ |
| Resolution | 2496 × 1664 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | Up to 17h |
| Weight | 1.56kg |
| Dimensions | 340 × 244 × 14.7 mm |
| Release Date | Oct 25, 2022 |
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