Specs Appeal: Comparing Surface Laptop 7 for Business, Surface Laptop 6 and Surface Laptop 5

The Surface Laptop 7 for Business is now official. Microsoft announced it alongside the Surface Pro 11 for Business at a special event in New York. Both computers are now available for preorder, and in this article, you can see how the Surface Laptop 7 for Business compares to its predecessors, namely the Surface Laptop 6 for Business and the Surface Laptop 5.

Visuals

The Surface Laptop 7 for Business is nearly identical to the Surface Laptop 7 for regular consumers. However, there are several important changes, such as different processors, additional ports, better connectivity, and more. Also, the computer is only available in two colors: Platinum and Black.

Processors, RAM, and NPU

Unlike the Qualcomm-powered Surface Laptop 7, the Surface Laptop 7 for Business has Intel's latest Core Series 2 processors with NPUs. They deliver faster performance than the previous-gen model and better compatibility than ARM-powered Windows PCs. Also, the Core Series 2 enables Copilot+ PC features like Recall, Click To Do, semantic Windows Search, Windows Studio Effects, Live Captions, and more. They also support more modern connectivity standards, such as Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.

Displays

Microsoft also upgraded displays in the new Surface Laptop lineup. The smaller variant is now bigger (13.8-inch instead of 13.5-inch), and both variants operate at 120Hz for a much smoother experience. They also have narrower bezels and rounded corners, and the brightness peaks at 600 nits.

Ports

The smaller version of the Surface Laptop 7 for Business received another USB4/Thunderbolt 4 Type-C port, while the larger variant now features a microSDXC card reader. Type-A ports were bumped to the USB 3.2 Gen 2 spec.

Connectivity and 5G

Another important thing about the Surface Laptop 7 for Business is that it is the first Surface Laptop with optional 5G connectivity. Previously, cellular connection was only available in Surface Pro models, but now, Microsoft is giving this convenience to Surface Laptop users (oddly, there is no 5G option in the Surface Pro 11 for Business).

Not-so-great changes

There are some odd changes as well. For one, Microsoft removed the 64GB option, leaving business customers to choose between 16GB and 32GB. Also, the Surface Laptop 7 for Business is notably more expensive: it now starts at $1,499 for the base configuration, while the Surface Laptop 6 for Business costs $1,199 and up.

Summing it up

Here are key changes in a short list:

• Bigger display in the smaller model
• Smaller display bezels with rounded corners and a smaller overall footprint
• 120Hz displays with higher brightness
• Intel's latest Core Ultra Series 2 processors with NPUs
• Copilot+ PC AI features support
• Fewer RAM options: only 16GB and 32GB, 64GB variant is gone
• Better connectivity: Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
• Optional 5G support
• Better battery life
• More ports
• More expensive

Here are detailed spec-by-spec comparisons:

	Surface Laptop 7 for Business		Surface Laptop 6 for Business	Surface Laptop 5
Size	13.8-inch:   11.85 x 8.67 x 0.69" 301 x 220 x 17.5mm 2.97lbs (1.35kg)   15-inch:   12.96 x 9.41 x 0.72" 329 x 239 x 18.26mm 3.66lbs (1.66kg) 3.64lbs (1.65kg) with smart card reader		13.5-inch:   12.1 x 8.8 x 0.66" 308 x 223 x 16.7mm 3.06lbs (1.38kg)   15-inch:   13.4 x 9.6 x 0.67" 340 x 244 x 16.9mm 3.70lbs (1.68kg) 3.71lbs (1.68kg) with smart card reader	13.5-inch:   12.1 x 8.8 x 0.57" 308 x 223 x 14.5mm 2.8lbs (1.272kg) Fabric 2.86lbs (1.297kg) Metal   15-inch:   13.4 x 9.6 x 0.58" 340 x 244 x 14.7mm 3.44lbs (1.545kg)
Display	13.8" 2,304 x 1,536 PixelSense Flow with Adaptive color 15" 2,496 x 1,664 PixelSense Flow with Adaptive color   3:2 aspect ratio 600 nits brightness 120Hz 1300:1 contrast ratio Corning Gorilla Glass 5 with anti-reflective coating		13.5" 2,256 x 1,504 Pixel Sense display with Adaptive color 15" 2,496 x 1,664 Pixel Sense display with Adaptive color   3:2 aspect ratio 400 nits brightness (SDR) 60Hz 1300:1 contrast ratio Corning Gorilla Glass 5 with anti-reflective coating	13.5" 2,256 x 1,504 Pixel Sense 15" 2,496 x 1,664 Pixel Sense   3:2 aspect ratio 400 nits brightness (SDR) 60Hz 1300:1 contrast ratio Corning Gorilla Glass 5
CPU	Intel Core Ultra 5 236V Intel Core Ultra 5 238V Intel Core Ultra 7 266V Intel Core Ultra 7 268V		Intel Core Ultra 5 135H Intel Core Ultra 7 165H	Intel Core i5-1235U Intel Core i7-1255U
NPU	Intel AI Boost 40 TOPS in Core Ultra 5 48 TOPS in Core Ultra 7		No
Copilot+	Yes		No
GPU	Intel Arc Graphics		Intel Graphics (8GB configurations) Intel Arc Graphics	Intel Iris Xe
RAM	16GB, 32GB LPDDR5x		8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB LPDDR5x	8GB, 16GB, 32GB LPDDR5x
Storage	User-replaceable PCIe 4.0 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB			User-replaceable SSD 256GB, 512GB, 1 TB
Battery	13.8-inch:   - Wh of nominal capacity Up to 20 hours of video playback Up to 12 hours of active web usage 39W charger included   15-inch:   - Wh of nominal capacity Up to 22 hours of video playback Up to 14 hours of active web usage 65W charger included		13.5-inch:   47Wh of nominal capacity Up to 18.5 hours of typical use 39W charger included   15-inch:   47Wh of nominal capacity Up to 19 hours of typical use 65W charger included
Ports	13.8-inch:   2x USB4/Thunderbolt 4 Type-C 1x USB-A 3.2 1x 3.5 mm headphone jack Surface Connect port   15-inch:   2x USB4/Thunderbolt 4 Type-C 1x USB-A 3.2 1x 3.5 mm headphone jack microSD card reader Surface Connect port Optional smart card reader		13.5-inch:   1x USB4/Thunderbolt 4 Type-C 1x USB-A 3.1 1x 3.5 mm headphone jack Surface Connect port   15-inch:   2x USB4/Thunderbolt 4 Type-C 1x USB-A 3.1 1x 3.5 mm headphone jack Surface Connect port Optional smart card reader	1x Thunderbolt 4/USB-C 4.0 1x USB-A 3.1 1x 3.5 mm headphone jack Surface Connect
Camera	1080p Full HD camera with Windows Hello			720p HD front-facing camera with Windows Hello
Sound	Dual Studio microphones with voice focus Omnisonic Speakers with Dolby Atmos			Dual Studio microphones Omnisonic Speakers with Dolby Atmos
Sensors	Ambient light sensor
Network	Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth 5.4 Optional 5G		Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.3	Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax Bluetooth 5.1
OS	Windows 11 Pro		Windows 11 Pro Windows 10 Pro	Windows 11 Home
Colors	Platinum and Black			Platinum, Sage, Matte Black, Sandstone
Price	$1,499+		$1,199+	$999+

The Surface Laptop 7 for Business will be available starting February 18, 2025, alongside the Surface Pro 11 for Business. You can check its Specs Appeal article here.

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