Microsoft has officially announced the Surface Pro 10 for Business and the Surface Laptop 6 for Business. Available in two sizes, the latter features Intel"s latest Core Ultra H processors, improved displays with an anti-reflective coating, more ports (including a smart card reader), a dedicated Copilot key (optional), and more.
Like the Surface Pro 10 for Business, the Surface Laptop 6 for Business has the same design as the previous-gen model. Still, Microsoft made several design changes for its business customers, such as a higher-res 1080p webcam with Windows Studio Effects support and an optional smart card reader in the 15-inch variant.
In addition, thanks to a new coating, the display reduces reflections by up to 50%, which makes the computer easier to use in brightly lit environments or outdoors.
The computer is powered by Intel"s newest Core Ultra H processors (Ultra 5 135H and Ultra 7 165H) with up to 2x faster performance than in the Surface Laptop 5 (measured in 3DMark Time Spy). Memory options include 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB, plus three storage configurations: 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.
Here are the full specs of the Surface Laptop 6 for Business:
| Surface Laptop 6 for Business 13.5" | Surface Laptop 6 for Business 15" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 13.5" 2,256 x 1,504 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 | 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 |
| Size | 12.1 x 8.8 x 0.66 inch 3.06lbs (1.38 kg) | 13.4 x 9.6 x 0.67 inch 3.71lbs (1.68 kg) |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 135H Intel Core Ultra 7 165H | |
| GPU | Intel Graphics (8GB configurations) Intel Arc Graphics | |
| RAM | 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB LPDDR5x | |
| Storage | PCIe 4.0 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB | |
| Battery | 47Wh of nominal capacity Up to 18.5 hours of "typical use" 39W charger included | 47Wh of nominal capacity Up to 19 hours of "typical use" 65W charger included |
| Ports | 1x USB4/Thunderbolt 4 Type-C 1x USB-A 3.1 1x 3.5 mm headphone jack Surface Connect port | 2x USB4/Thunderbolt 4 Type-C 1x USB-A 3.1 1x 3.5 mm headphone jack Surface Connect port Optional smart card reader |
| Camera | 1080p Full HD camera with Windows Hello | |
| Sound | Dual Studio microphones with voice focus Omnisonic Speakers with Dolby Atmos | |
| Sensors | Ambient light sensor | |
| Network | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 | |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro or Windows 10 Pro | |
| Colors | Platinum and Black | |
| Price | Starting at $1199 | |
Replaceable components include the following:
- Display assembly (including cameras)
- Keyboard assembly
- SSD
- Battery
- Motherboard (including CPU and soldered RAM)
- Surface Connect
- Thermal module
- Audio jack
- Speakers
- Touchpad
- Casing
- Rubber feet
The Surface Laptop 6 is now available for preorder via authorized resellers. Shipments begin April 9, 2024.