Microsoft announces new Surface Laptop with 5G

In late January 2025, Microsoft announced two new Surface computers for business customers: the Surface Laptop and the Surface Pro, both powered by Intel's latest Core Ultra 200 Series processors. Back then, Microsoft promised to release an optional Surface Laptop configuration with 5G connectivity, and today, the company is finally delivering one of the most requested features from business customers.

The Surface Laptop 5G (that's the name) is now official. This 13.8-inch laptop is the same as its non-cellular siblings, with the only difference being 5G support with Nano SIM and eSIM compatibility. However, as Microsoft says in the announcement post, equipping a laptop with 5G is not just putting a modem inside. Microsoft had to carefully engineer a so-called "dynamic antenna system" that adapts to the environment and ensures the best reception by having six strategically placed antennas.

The laptop can seamlessly switch between cellular connection and Wi-Fi to ensure uninterrupted connection. Also, it can work as a mobile hotspot for other devices in areas where Wi-Fi is not available.

Unlike other laptops with antennas near the bottom of the device, the Surface Laptop 5G has its antennas placed higher for reduced interference. Microsoft also developed a new case material, multi-layered laminate, that allows radio signals to pass through without reducing performance, while still delivering the durability, lightness, and premium feel of Surface products.

Like the rest of modern Surface devices, the Surface Laptop 5G is a Copilot+ PC with Intel's NPU that enables various AI-powered experiences and features such as Recall, Click to Do, and more.

The Surface Laptop 5G will be available on August 26, 2025, starting at $1,799 (Core Ultra 5, 256GB SSD, 16GB RAM). In addition to the Surface Laptop 5G, Microsoft is launching the recently announced Surface Laptop 13-inch and Surface Pro 12-inch for business customers.

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Posted Wednesday 23 July 2025 at 1:02 pm AEST (my time).

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