Tech specs: Surface Laptop for Business, 13-inch, 2nd Edition, Snapdragon

Review the technical specifications for Surface Laptop for Business, 13-inch, 2nd Edition, Snapdragon.

Feature Details
Processor Snapdragon® X2 Plus (6 Core)
NPU Qualcomm® Hexagon™ with up to 80 TOPS
Graphics Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU
Memory and storage Memory: 16GB or 24GB LPDDR5x RAM

Storage: 256GB or 512GB UFS; removable 1TB Gen 4 solid-state drive
Display 13-inch PixelSense™ touchscreen display
Resolution: 1920 × 1280 (178 PPI)
Aspect ratio: 3:2
Contrast ratio: 1000:1
Refresh rate: Up to 60Hz
Color profiles: sRGB and Enhanced
Individually color-calibrated display
Adaptive color
Adaptive contrast
10-point multi-touch
Strengthened glass display
Brightness: 500 nits maximum (typical)
Anti-reflective display, ISO 9241-307 certified
Size and weight Length: 11.25 inches (285.65 mm)
Width: 8.43 inches (214.14 mm)
Height: 0.61 inches (15.6 mm)
Weight: 2.7 lbs (1.23 kg)
Battery life Up to 22.5 hours of local video playback

Up to 18 hours of active web usage
Security Windows 11 Secured-core PC
Microsoft Pluton security processor
Enterprise-grade security with Pluton TPM 2.0 and BitLocker support
Fingerprint Power Button with Enhanced Sign-in Security
Firmware Surface UEFI built with memory-safe Patina and Project Mu
Updated through Windows Update
Cameras Full HD front-facing Surface Studio Camera
1080p Full HD camera and video
Windows Studio Effects with automatic framing, portrait blur, creative filters, eye contact, portrait light, cinematic framing, and support for external cameras
Audio Dual Studio Mics with voice focus
Omnisonic® speakers with Dolby Audio™
Bluetooth® LE Audio support
Ports and charging 2 × USB-C® / USB 3.2 ports with support for charging, data transfer, and DisplayPort™ 1.4a
Support for up to two 4K monitors at 60 Hz
Surface Thunderbolt™ 4 Dock and accessory support
Fast charging with a minimum 60W USB-C® PD charger
USB-A 3.2
3.5 mm headphone jack
Network and connectivity Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth® Core 5.4
Software Windows 11 Pro
Preloaded Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Microsoft 365 Business Premium, or Microsoft 365 Apps 30-day trial
Accessibility Precision touchpad with adaptive touch mode
Compatible with Surface Adaptive Kit
Compatible with Microsoft adaptive accessories
Windows accessibility features
Serviceability Replaceable components include display assembly (including camera), keyboard assembly, touchpad, removable solid-state drive, battery, motherboard module (including main processor and memory), thermal module, speakers, enclosure, USB-C® port, soldered USB-C port, USB-A port, headphone jack, feet, fan, screw kit, and collateral kit.
Exterior Anodized aluminum casing
Colors: Platinum and Black
Sensors Ambient color sensor
Keyboard QWERTY keyboard with full row of function keys (F1-F12)
Windows key and dedicated media and screen brightness controls
Keyboard backlight
Copilot key
Precision touchpad
What's in the box Surface Laptop for Business, 13-inch
USB-C® charging cable
Surface 45W USB-C Wall Charger in select markets and configurations
Quick Start Guide
Safety and warranty documents
Warranty 1-year limited hardware warranty

Battery life

Battery life varies significantly based on device configuration, usage, network and feature configuration, settings, and other factors.

Testing was conducted by Microsoft in August 2026 using preproduction software and preproduction Surface Laptop, 13-inch devices with 16GB RAM and 256GB storage.

For local video playback testing, devices were tested through full battery discharge while playing a 1080p, 24 FPS .mov file in Windows Media Player. Screen brightness was set to 150 nits with auto-brightness disabled. Wi-Fi was connected to a network.

For active web usage, devices were tested through full battery discharge while accessing 12 popular websites across multiple browser tabs. Screen brightness was set to 150 nits with auto-brightness disabled. Wi-Fi was connected to a network.

Display

The Surface Laptop, 13-inch, 2nd Edition display has rounded corners within a standard rectangle. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen measures 13 inches diagonally. Actual viewable area is less.

The display is optimized for touch interaction only. Pen input and compatibility with Surface Pen, Surface Slim Pen, or similar pen accessories aren't supported.

The anti-reflective display on Surface Laptop for Business, 13-inch, 2nd Edition is designed to minimize unwanted reflections and is certified by TÜV SÜD to meet ISO 9241-307 requirements.

Fast charging

Fast charging requires a minimum 60W USB Type-C® PD charger or higher. Testing was conducted by Microsoft in February 2026.

In select markets, only specific configurations include a Surface 45W USB-C Wall Charger.

Storage

Available storage is subject to change based on system software updates and app usage. System software uses significant storage space. 1GB = 1 billion bytes. 1TB = 1,000 GB.

Drive Retention is available only on Microsoft Surface devices for which the drive is marketed as removable in the technical specifications. Availability of Drive Retention plans and options varies by device and country/region.

Serviceability

Surface Laptop for Business, 13-inch, 2nd Edition includes replaceable components designed to support commercial device servicing.

Replacement components may be available through Surface Commercial authorized device resellers. Components can be replaced on-site by a skilled technician following the Microsoft Service Guide. Microsoft tools, sold separately, might also be required.

Availability of replacement components and service options varies by product, market, and over time.

For more information, see Surface service options.

Accessibility

Surface Laptop for Business, 13-inch, 2nd Edition includes or is compatible with:

  • Precision touchpad with adaptive touch mode
  • Surface Adaptive Kit
  • Microsoft adaptive accessories
  • Windows accessibility features

For more information, see Windows accessibility features.

Support lifecycle

For Surface driver and firmware servicing information, see Surface driver and firmware lifecycle.