There’s no fingerprint scanner, the bezels are distractingly thick, and Microsoft no longer offers the option of an AMD processor. However, new processor aside, the Surface Laptop 5 feels outdated as a whole (especially when compared to other laptops on the market).

On the inside, both sizes come with a 12th-generation Intel processor-you can choose between an i5 or i7 for the 13-inch model while the 15-inch version only comes with the i7. This time around, the USB-C port does come with support for Thunderbolt 4 though, so you can connect it to a 4K monitor and transfer large files at faster speeds. Both come with the same port selection as its predecessor: a USB-A port, a 3.5-mm headphone jack, a Surface Connect Port, and a USB-C port. As usual, you'll have the choice between a 13.5-inch and a 15-inch model. Microsoft made incremental changes with the Surface Laptop 5. A 5G modem would make the Surface Pro X more future proof, but not having to use a phone as a hotspot is a win.$1,300 at Best Buy (15-inch Surface Laptop 5)

What makes the Microsoft Surface Pro X a noteworthy portable detachable is its built in LTE Advanced for connecting on-the-go. Microsoft also promises all-day battery life, with a rated runtime of 13 hours, but we'll have to see how that shakes out in our testing. The Microsoft Surface Pro X is fast charge capable, which means you can get up to 80 percent capacity in less than an hour. Microsoft Surface Pro X: Battery life and charging So this is not your typical Snapdragon-powered PC. Microsoft also redesigned the GPU with Qualcomm that pushes over 2 teraflops. It boasts 'all-day' battery life, faster performance, and efficient computing.

This is the first time Microsoft is experimenting with a Microsoft custom SQ1, 7-watt chipset.Īccording to Microsoft, this SQ1 chip offers three times the performance per watt than the Surface Pro 6. The Surface Pro's travel-friendly design is enabled by a custom, ARM-based CPU.

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