Microsoft launched the Surface Laptop 5 and Surface Pro 9 in multiple markets last month. The devices went up for pre-orders in India earlier this month with sales commencing today. Now, both laptops are also available for purchase in the country from multiple online and offline channels including Amazon, Reliance Digital, Croma, Vijay Sales, and select multi-brand retail stores. 

The Surface Laptop 5 carries a starting price tag of Rs 1,07,999 for the base variant and goes up to Rs 1,88,999 for the top-end model. Meanwhile, the Surface Pro 9 starts at Rs 1,05,999 with the top-end configuration costing Rs 2,69,999. The Redmondo-based company is offering a complimentary Surface Pro Keyboard (black) worth Rs. 14,999 on the Surface Pro 9 whereas the Surface Laptop 5 owners will receive a Surface Pop red Arc Mouse worth Rs. 7,499 each.

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 comes in 13.5 and 15-inch display options. It offers a resolution of 2,256 x 1,504 pixels, touch support, Surface Pen compatibility, and Dolby Vision IQ. The laptop features an HD front camera and support for Windows Hello. It is equipped with Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Atmos support and dual far-field microphones. Internally, the Surface Laptop 5 is powered by the 12th generation Core i7 processor paired with Intel Iris X graphics. It packs up to 16GB LPDDR5x RAM and 512GB storage.

As for the Microsoft Surface 9 Pro, it is a 2-in-1 convertible machine with a 13-inch touchscreen with a pixel resolution of 2,880 x 1,920 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is available in 12th generation Core i5 and Core i7 chipset options. The machine packs up to 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD. Other features of the Surface 9 Pro remain the same as the Surface Laptop 5. 

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Last month, Microsoft debuted the new Surface Laptop 5 and the Surface Pro 9 2-in-1 tablets in multiple markets. The devices are soon to be made available in India as the company has opened pre-orders for them. Let’s take a look at the pricing and availability details along with the deals offered by the brand on these devices.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 and Surface Pro 9 Pricing and availability

Starting today, both the Surface Laptop 5 and Surface Pro 9 are available for pre-order in India via authorized retailers such as Amazon.in, Reliance Digital, Croma, Vijay Sales, and select multi-brand stores.

The Surface Laptop 5 has a starting price of Rs 1,07,999 and goes all the way up to Rs 1,90,699 for the top configuration. On the other hand, the Surface Pro 9 has a starting price of Rs 1,05,999 and goes up to 2,69,599 for the top-end configuration. You can checkout the detailed pricing of the various configurations in the image given below.

Customers who purchase a Surface Pro 9 will receive a complimentary Surface Pro Keyboard (black) worth Rs. 14,999, while those who purchase a Surface Laptop 5 will receive a complimentary Surface Pop red Arc Mouse valued at Rs. 7,499 each. The devices will start retailing from November 29 in the country.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 specifications and features

A 13.5-inch and 15-inch screen size are available for the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5. The PixelSense display on the device has a resolution of 2256 x 1504 pixels, a 3:2 aspect ratio, a contrast ratio of 1300:1, and Dolby Vision IQ compatibility. The machine has Windows 11 preinstalled.

The Intel Core i5-1235U/i7-1255U processor is included in the 13.5-inch Surface Laptop, while the Core i7-1255U chip is included in the 15-inch model. All models have 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB of SSD storage and 8 GB, 16 GB, or 32 GB of LPDDR5x RAM.

Battery life for the 13.5-inch model is up to 18 hours, while that for the bigger variant is up to 17 hours. It has one USB-C Thunderbolt 4 port, one USB-A port, one Surface Connect port, a 3.5mm audio jack, Wi-Fi 802.11ax, and Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity. Other features include support for the Surface Pen, Windows Hello facial sign-in, Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Atmos, and dual far-field microphones. The 13.5-inch model also has a keyboard finish made of Alcantara.

Microsoft Surface Pro 9 specifications and features

The Surface Pro 9 features a 13-inch display with 2,880 x 1,920 pixels resolution, 120Hz refresh rate and 3:2 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device features the Intel Alder Lake-U processor, nemely the Core i5-1235U or the Core i7-1255U. The company offers 28 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB storage options in addition to 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB of LPDDR5 RAM for the device.

The Surface Pro 9 supports both Windows Hello facial authentication and Microsoft’s Surface Connect port. Despite the Surface Pro 9 having two USB Type-C ports (USB 4.0/Thunderbolt 4), there is no 3.5 mm headphone jack.

According to Microsoft, The 47.7 Wh battery on the Surface Pro 9 should last up to 15:30 hours with typical usage. The device comes in the typical Platinum, Sapphire, Forest, and Graphite colours.

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Apart from launching the Surface Pro 9 and the Surface Studio 2+, Microsoft has also announced the Surface Laptop 5. It is a lightweight and thin notebook, measuring around 1.29kg. It has a thickness of 14.5mm. The Surface Laptop 5 is powered by the 12^th generation Intel processors and comes in two screen sizes. Continue reading to find out the specifications and price of the device.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 specifications and features

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 comes in 13.5-inch and 15-inch screen sizes. The PixelSense display available on the device offers a 2256 x 1504 pixels resolution, a 3:2 aspect ratio, a 1300:1 contrast ratio, and Dolby Vision IQ support. The device comes preloaded with Windows 11 Home.

The 13.5-inch Surface Laptop comes with an Intel Core i5-1235U / i7-1255U processor, whereas the 15-inch edition gets a Core i7-1255U processor. All variants come with 8 GB / 16 GB / 32 GB of LPDDR5x RAM and 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB of SSD storage.

The 13.5-inch edition offers up to 18 hours of battery life, while the larger model can last for up to 17 hours. On the connectivity front, it offers 1 x USB-C Thunderbolt 4, 1 x USB-A, 1 x Surface Connect port, a 3.5mm audio jack, Wi-Fi 802.11ax, and Bluetooth 5.0. It comes with other features such as Windows Hello face sign-in, Surface Pen support, Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Atmos, and dual far-field microphones. Lastly, the 13.5-inch variant comes with an Alcantara keyboard finish.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 price and availability

The Surface Laptop 5 comes in four colors Platinum, Sage, Black, and Sandstone. The 13.5-inch variant starts at $999, whereas the 15-inch edition starts at $1,299. It will be available for purchase in different markets starting on Oct. 25.

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Microsoft is expected to kick off the launch of its upcoming Surface Laptop 5 lineup this year. Ahead of any official announcement, the Surface Laptop 5’s full specs sheet has been leaked. The upcoming Surface laptop will have two sizes and come in AMD as well as Intel models.

This time around, Microsoft will offer 13.5-inch and 15-inch Surface 5 models. The 13.5-inch notebook will have a 2256 x 1504 pixels resolution, whereas, the 15-inch one will get a 2496 x 1664 resolution. Both will sport a 120Hz PixelSense Flow refresh rate, 3:2 aspect ratio, and Dolby Vision.

As for the internals, the 13.5-inch device will arrive in three chipset models – Intel Core i5-1240P, Intel Core i7-1280P, and AMD Ryzen 5 6680U. On the other hand, the 15-inch notebook will have two chipset options – AMD Ryzen 7 and Intel Core i7-1280P.

Both laptops will come in 8GB, 16GB or 32GB of LPDDR4x RAM. On the storage side, both will have 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB SSD storage options.

The Intel models will have Iris Xe iGPU, while the AMD models will come with the new RDNA 2 powered Radeon GPU. The Ryzen models will offer up to 21 hours of battery, whereas, the Intel models will provide 19 hours of the total battery. The nominal battery capacity will be 58WH and the minimum will be 56.3WH.

WiFi6, Bluetooth v5.1, Thunderbolt 4, USB 4, USB-A, a 3.5mm audio jack, and the Surface connect port will be some of the connectivity options. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 will boot on Windows 11 OS and will have a 30-days free trial of Microsoft Office 365. The laptops will have a 1-year limited warranty and come in Matte Black, Sandstone, Platinum, and Ice Blue colors.

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