Power users should look to the Lenovo Slim 7 Pro X or the Dell XPS 15.
The U-series version of these Intel CPUs are capable for everyday tasks but have a limited performance ceiling, and the price jumps to add memory and storage to the base model are steep.Ĭombined with the excellent build and long battery life, this makes the Laptop 5 best suited for mobility-first users, while like-priced competitors offer superior CPUs, OLED screen options, and even dedicated graphics. The Laptop 5 comes in two sizes, but we’re focusing here on the larger 15-inch model (which starts at $1,299.99 $1,799.99 as tested) for this review. Microsoft's Surface Laptop 5 follows up 2021’s Laptop 4, bringing Intel’s 12th Generation “ Alder Lake” processors to the same sleek design.
While it doesn't make sense for Surface Pro 4 buyers to upgrade this year, the Surface Laptop 5 is clearly the better choice for those looking for a powerful new Windows laptop. In contrast, the Surface Laptop 4 which launched in 2021 for $999 now starts at $799. The most expensive configuration costs a whopping $2,399, and for that price, buyers get the 15-inch model with 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. The Surface Laptop 5 starts at $999 for the 13.5-inch model with a Core i5 chip, 8GB RAM, and 256GB storage. However, the new laptop retains Wi-Fi 6 instead of upgrading to Wi-Fi 6E. Bluetooth has also been bumped up from version 5.0 to 5.1. The Type-C port is a USB 4.0/Thunderbolt 4 port. The Surface Laptop 5 has the same port selection as the Surface Laptop 4 with one addition – Thunderbolt 4. On the other hand, the 15-inch version has an advertised battery life of 17 hours which is a minor upgrade over the 16.5 hours of the Surface Laptop 4. The 13.5-inch model now offers up to 18 hours of battery life, up from 17 hours on the previous generation. The new chips also bring slightly better battery life. Like the Surface Pro 4, it is available in 8GB, 16GB, or 32GB RAM variants with up to 512GB of removable SSD storage for the smaller model and 1TB storage for the 15-inch model. The 13.5-inch model is available in Core i5-1235U and Core i7-1255U variants while the 15-inch model is available with a Core i7-1255U processor.
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