Ports: 1 USB Type C (USB 4.0/Thunderbolt 4), 1 10Gbps USB-A, Surface Connect, 3.5mm jack.Memory: 8GB/16GB/32GB LPDDR5X, 16GB as tested.Michael Crider/IDG Surface Laptop 5 basic features Microsoft has added a new color option to the Surface Laptop 5 lineup: Sage.

(The difference between the Core i7-1255U and Core 17-1265U is 100MHz.) Improved support may be important, as more of the Surface Laptop’s components are now replaceable, including the motherboard, battery, and more - but (officially) only by an approved technician. But Business customers receive a slightly upgraded processor option, Windows 11 Pro, and better support. For consumers, the advantages are minimal. Microsoft also continues to provide a Surface Laptop for Business option, which provides the only option for those who prefer Windows 11 Pro, versus Windows 11 Home. (For more, see PCWorld Australia’s Dolby IQ explainer.) Dolby IQ uses what the Laptop’s light sensor tells it about the ambient light in the room, and tries to adjust the display output to give you the best experience. Microsoft made a more subtle change in the display with the addition of Dolby Vision IQ, a technology more commonly found in TVs to optimize high-dynamic range (HDR) content.

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