Surface Laptop 2 specs and features
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Surface Laptop 2 SurfaceSupport for Windows 10 will end in October 2025
After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11.
To learn how to upgrade your Surface to Windows 11, see Getting ready for the Windows 11 upgrade.
Surface Laptop 2 and Windows 10
Surface Laptop 2 has both style and speed to help you get things done the way you want.
Surface Laptop 2 comes with:
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Windows 10 Home edition (consumer customers)
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Windows 10 Pro edition (commercial customers)
If you have Windows 10 Home on your device, you can upgrade to Windows 10 Pro for an additional cost. For more info, see Upgrade Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro.
You can upgrade your Surface Laptop 2 from Windows 10 to Windows 11. For more info, see Which Surface device can be upgraded to Windows 11?
Not sure which edition of Windows you have? See Which version of Windows operating system am I running?
If you're not sure which Surface model you're using, see Find out which Surface model you have.
Diagram of Surface Laptop 2
Here are a couple diagrams to help you find your way around Surface Laptop 2.
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Windows Hello facial recognition camera
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Front-facing camera
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Power button
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SurfaceConnect
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USB 3.0 port
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Mini DisplayPort (version 1.2)
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Headset jack
Surface Laptop 2 features
Beautifully designed and crafted
Surface Laptop 2 complements your personal style and it's all about beautiful details—right down to a design that lets you effortlessly open your laptop with one hand. The soft palm rest, responsive keyboard, and large touchpad bring typing comfort to a whole new level. Plus, the Signature Alcantara® fabric on the keyboard and palm rest is stain-resistant, wears beautifully, and is specially treated for easy cleaning.
Portable and powerful
You don’t have to choose between the power to do what you want and traveling light. Surface Laptop 2 comes with an 8th-generation Intel® Core™ processor that’ll breeze through any task, and a battery that’s powerful enough to last all day. And at just 2.7 pounds, Surface Laptop 2 fits easily in your bag without weighing you down.
A stunning screen
The 13.5” PixelSense™ display with touchscreen has razor-sharp resolution for photos, videos, reports, and presentations. And the edge-to-edge display means more space for your ideas.
Make it your own
Customize the way you use your Surface Laptop 2 with these optional accessories:
Tech specs
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Dimensions |
12.13” x 8.79” x .57” (308.1 mm x 223.27 mm x 14.48 mm) |
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Display |
Screen: 13.5” PixelSense™ Display Resolution: 2256 x 1504 (201 PPI) Aspect ratio: 3:2 3.4 million pixels Surface Pen* enabled Touch: 10 point multi-touch Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 |
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Memory |
8GB or 16GB RAM |
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Processor |
Intel® Core™ 8th Gen i5 or i7 |
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Battery life |
Up to 14.5 hours of local video playback1 |
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Graphics |
Intel® UHD Graphics 620 (i5) Intel® UHD Graphics 620 (i7) |
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Storage3 |
Solid-state drive (SSD) options: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB |
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Connections |
1 x full-size USB 3.0 3.5 mm headphone jack Mini DisplayPort 1 x Surface Connect port Compatible with Surface Dial off-screen interaction* |
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Security |
TPM 2.0 chip for enterprise security Enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello face sign-in |
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Cameras, video, and audio |
Windows Hello face authentication camera (front-facing) 720p HD camera (front-facing) Stereo microphones Omnisonic Speakers with Dolby® Audio™ |
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Software |
Surface Laptop 2 Windows 10 Home Microsoft 365 30-day trialSurface Laptop 2 for Business Windows 10 Pro 1 month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers |
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Wireless |
Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac compatible Bluetooth Wireless 4.1 technology |
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Sensors |
Ambient light sensor |
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Exterior |
Casing: Aluminum Colors: Burgundy, Platinum, Cobalt Blue, Black2 Physical buttons: Volume, Power |
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What’s in the box |
Surface Laptop 2 Power Supply Quick Start Guide Safety and warranty documents |
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Warranty |
1-year limited hardware warranty |
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Weight |
i5: 2.76 lbs (1,252 grams) i7: 2.83 lbs (1,283 grams) |
* Type Cover, Surface Dial, Microsoft Office, Surface Pen, and some software and accessories sold separately.
[1] Surface Laptop 2 battery life: Up to 14.5 hours of battery life for local video playback. Testing conducted by Microsoft in September 2018 using preproduction Intel® Core™ i5, 256GB, 8 GB RAM device. Testing consisted of full battery discharge during local video playback. All settings were default except: Wi-Fi was associated with a network and Auto-Brightness disabled. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage, and other factors.
[2] Colors available on selected models only. Available colors may vary by store, market, and configuration.
[3] System software uses significant storage space. Available storage is subject to change based on system software updates and apps usage. 1 GB= 1 billion bytes. See Surface.com/Storage for more details
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