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
- 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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