Surface Laptop Studio (Gen 1)
CPU Benchmark
7,800
Battery Life
10h
Weight
1820g
Customization
6/10
Surface Laptop Studio (Gen 1) Features
"The beginning of an innovative design. If you do not need the newest model, it is still an excellent entry point for creative work."
Standout strengths
- A unique three-mode design
- 120Hz display
- Excellent pen experience
Trade-offs
- The 4-core CPU now feels weak
- The device is heavy
Surface Laptop Studio (Gen 1) Performance Position
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Surface Laptop Studio (Gen 1)
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Specs Comparison: Current Models vs Surface Laptop Studio (Gen 1)
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| Spec Item | Laptop Studio (Gen 1) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU Benchmark | 7,800 | 16,800 | 10,500 | 16,800 | 16,800 | 10,500 |
| GPU Benchmark | 4,500 | 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 10h | Up to 15.5h | Up to 15h | Up to 20h | Up to 22h | Up to 18h |
| Weight | 1820g | 895g | 680g | 1340g | 1660g | 1220g |
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Accessory Compatibility
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| Accessory | Laptop Studio (Gen 1) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Type Cover | N/A (integrated keyboard) | Surface Pro Flex / Signature Keyboard | Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard | - | - | N/A (Integrated Keyboard) |
Surface Pen | Surface Slim Pen 2 (storage and charging supported) | Surface Slim Pen 2 | Surface Slim Pen | - | - | Surface Slim Pen (Supported) |
AC Adapter | 102W 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 Studio (Gen 1) Specs
Comprehensive technical specifications including processor, memory, storage, display, and ports.
| Processor (CPU) | 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 / i7 (CPU Benchmark: 7,800) |
|---|---|
| Graphics (GPU) | Intel Iris Xe / RTX™ 3050 Ti (GPU Benchmark: 4,500) |
| Memory (RAM) | 16GB / 32GB |
| Storage (SSD) | 256GB - 2TB |
| Display Size | 14.4" PixelSense™ Flow |
| Resolution | 2400 × 1600 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Battery Life | Up to 10h |
| Weight | 1.82kg |
| Dimensions | 324 × 223 × 10 mm |
| Release Date | Oct 5, 2021 |
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