Surface Laptop Studio
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{{Short description|Microsoft laptop}}
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| name = {{visible anchor|Surface Laptop Studio}}
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| logo = File:Microsoft Surface logo.svg
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| developer = Microsoft
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| family = Microsoft Surface
| type = Laptop
| generation = First
| release date = {{Start date and age|2021|09|22}}
| retail availability = {{Start date and age|2021|10|05}}
| lifespan =
| price = USD $1,600 - 3,100
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| os = Windows 11 Home
(Consumer models)
Windows 11 Pro
(Business models)
| power = 56.3Wh battery
| soc =
| cpu = Tiger Lake H35 i5-11300H
Tiger Lake H35 i7-11370H
| memory = 16 GB, 32 GB LPDDR4x RAM
| storage = 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB Removable SSD
| memory card =
| display = 14.4 inch touchscreen
120 Hz refresh rate
PixelSense Flow Display
2400 x 1600, (201 ppi)
3:2 Aspect Ratio
Dolby Vision
| graphics = i5: Intel Iris Xe Graphics
i7: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
| sound = Quad Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Atmos
| input = Built in: touchscreen, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, dual far-field studio mics
Sold Separately: mouse, stylus pen, Surface Dial
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| camera = Front: 1080p HD
| touchpad = Precision Haptic touchpad
| connectivity = WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, 2 USB-C with Thunderbolt 4, Xbox Wireless, Headphone jack, Surface connect
| currentfw =
| platform =
| service = Microsoft Store, OneDrive
| dimensions = 323.28 mm x 228.32 mm x 18.94 mm
(12.72 in x 8.98 in x 0.746 in)
| weight = i5: {{convert|1742.9|g|lbs}}
i7:{{convert|1820.2|g|lbs}}
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| compatibility =
| predecessor = Surface Book 3
| successor = Surface Laptop Studio 2
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| website = {{official website|https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/business/surface-laptop-studio|Business Webpage}}
{{official website|https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-studio/8srdf62swkpf|Consumer Webpage}}
[https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/surface-laptop-studio-graphics Documentation]
{{YouTube|iOb31Uc4XKM|Product Reveal}}
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The Surface Laptop Studio is a 2-in-1 convertible laptop developed by Microsoft. It was announced by the company alongside the Surface Go 3 and Surface Pro 8, Surface Duo 2 and several Surface accessories at their Surface Event on September 22, 2021.{{Cite news |date=22 September 2021 |title=Surface Laptop Studio is Microsoft's new powerful flagship laptop |work=The Verge |url=https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/22/22686010/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-price-specs-release-date}}{{Cite web|date=22 September 2021|title=Microsoft Surface event: Surface Pro 8, Surface Laptop Studio and more announced today|url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/microsoft-surface-event-surface-pro-8-surface-laptop-studio-and-more-announced-today/|website=CNET|language=en}} The device is a new form factor featuring a dual-pivoting screen that flips into tablet mode.{{Cite web|date=22 September 2021|title=Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio hands-on: one weird, powerful computer|url=https://www.theverge.com/22686706/microsoft-surface-studio-laptop-design-specs-photos-hands-on|website=The Verge}} The laptop shipped with Windows 11.
On 4 February, 2022, Microsoft announced the general availability for organizations across industries in the UAE of its Surface Laptop Studio and Surface Pro 8.{{Cite web |last=Bhat |first=Divsha |date=2022-02-04 |title=Microsoft launches new Surface devices in the UAE |url=https://gulfbusiness.com/microsoft-launches-new-surface-devices-in-the-uae/ |access-date=2022-03-18 |website=Gulf Business |language=en-US}}
Microsoft announced its replacement, the Surface Laptop Studio 2 in September 2023.{{Cite web |last=Pierce |first=David |date=2023-09-21 |title=Microsoft announces the Surface Laptop Studio 2 with upgraded chips and ports |url=https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/21/23878658/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-2-price-release-date |website=The Verge |language=en-US}}
Features
- Windows 11 operating system
- Intel Tiger Lake 11th Gen Core i5 or Core i7 processor
- Intel Iris Xe graphics, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (Consumer), or NVIDIA RTX A2000 (Enterprise) GPU with 4 GB of GDDR6 RAM
- 120 Hz refresh rate and Dolby Vision support
- 16 or 32 GB of LPDDR4X RAM
- 256 GB to 2 TB NVME SSD storage
- 2 Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports
Configurations
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! colspan="8" |Surface Laptop Studio Configuration Options{{Cite web|title=Configure your Surface Laptop Studio|url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/configure/Surface-Laptop-Studio/8SRDF62SWKPF|access-date=2021-09-23|website=www.microsoft.com|language=en-us}}{{Cite web|title=Surface Laptop Studio Powerful Business Laptop|url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/business/surface-laptop-studio|access-date=2021-09-23|website=Surface for Business|language=en-us}}{{Cite web|title=Configure your Surface Laptop Studio for Business|url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/configure/Surface-Laptop-Studio-for-Business/8WVJ5P8DD2TH|access-date=2021-09-30|website=www.microsoft.com|language=en-us}} |
| colspan="2" scope="col" width="15%" | Price Tier in USD
! rowspan="2" scope="col" width="17%" | CPU ! colspan="3" rowspan="2" scope="col" | GPU ! rowspan="2" scope="col" width="10%" | RAM ! rowspan="2" scope="col" width="12%" | Internal storage |
|---|
| Consumer
! Business |
| $1,600
| $1,700 | rowspan="2" |[https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/196656/intel-core-i511300h-processor-8m-cache-up-to-4-40-ghz-with-ipu/specifications.html Intel Core i5-11300H] | colspan="3" rowspan="2" |Intel Iris Xe | rowspan="3" | 16 GB | 256 GB |
| $1,800
| $1,900 | rowspan="2" |512 GB |
| $2,100
| $2,200 | rowspan="5" |[https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/196655/intel-core-i711370h-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz-with-ipu/specifications.html Intel Core i7-11370H] | rowspan="3" style="border-style:solid none solid solid;" |NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti | rowspan="3" style="border-style:solid none solid none;" | + | rowspan="3" style="border-style:solid solid solid none;" |Intel Iris Xe |
| $2,700
| $2,800 | rowspan="4" | 32 GB | 1 TB |
| $3,100
| $3,200 | 2 TB |
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| $3,400 | rowspan="2" style="border-style:solid none solid solid;" | NVIDIA RTX A2000 | rowspan="2" style="border-style:solid none solid none;" | + | rowspan="2" style="border-style:solid solid solid none;" | Intel Iris Xe | 1 TB |
| {{n/a| }}
| $3,800 | 2 TB |
Hardware
- A new three-position display with a complete overhaul.
- 14.4-inch touch display with 2400 x 1600 pixels (201 ppi) and a 3:2 aspect ratio
- The first Surface Laptop to contain 2 USB-C ports with Thunderbolt 4.
- It comes with a removable SSD.
- Precision Haptic touchpad
Software
The Surface Laptop Studio will be powered by the new Windows 11 operating system with a 30-day trial of Microsoft 365. Consumer models will get the Home edition and the business models will get the Pro edition of the operating system. The device also supports Windows Hello login using biometric facial recognition.{{Cite news|date=22 September 2021|title=Surface Laptop Studio is Microsoft's new flagship 2-in-1 laptop with a 14-inch 120Hz display and haptic touchpad|work=Windows Central|url=https://www.windowscentral.com/surface-laptop-studio-announcement}}
Timeline
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References
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| title = Surface Laptop Studio
| years = 1st generation
| before = Surface Book 3
| after = Surface Laptop Studio 2
| with = Surface Pro 8, Surface Go 3, Surface Duo 2
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