Surface Laptop 7 Intel vs Qualcomm

The Surface Pro with Snapdragon is almost half the price of Microsoft's new Surface Pro 11 with Intel
Microsoft just announced the Surface Pro 11 with Intel, but that's not the best option for many people. This discounted Surface Pro 11 with Snapdragon is the go-to choice for many everyday users.
Microsoft announces Intel-powered Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7
The rumors are true. Microsoft is launching Intel-powered versions of its Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7. Available on February 18th, both of these new Surface devices are Copilot Plus PCs, but instead of using Qualcomm’s Arm-based Snapdragon X series of chips, they’ll use Intel’s Lunar Lake processors.
Microsoft Reveals New Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11 With Intel Chips
On Jan. 30, Microsoft showed off the latest Surface for Business Copilot+ PCs, Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11. Both will be on store shelves Feb. 18. Just a day earlier, the company announced all users of the Microsoft Copilot AI assistant will be able to toggle on OpenAI’s o1 model for slower, more “thoughtful” responses.
Microsoft’s Copilot-focused Surface Pro and Laptop PCs ship with Snapdragon and Intel options
At an event in New York City on Thursday, Microsoft unveiled two additions to the Surface line of PCs. The new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop both arrive with Copilot+ PC certification. Announced in May 2024,
Microsoft updates Intel-based Surface PCs, if you can pay for them
But if you work in a large organization or you're an IT administrator, the bifurcated approach continues. Microsoft announced some business-only versions of the Surface Pro tablet and the Surface Laptop last year that continued to use Intel processors, and today it's announcing two more, this time using Intel's Lunar Lake-based Core Ultra CPUs.
Microsoft reveals new Surface and Surface Pro laptops with up to 22 hours of battery life
The new Intel Core Ultra Series 2 Lunar Lake chips offer improved performance, more powerful integrated graphics, and enhanced efficiency — the latter is proudly signaled by Microsoft, rating its new Surface devices as having a battery life of up to 22 hours, in particular.
Microsoft is launching its first ever Surface Laptop with 5G connectivity, but you'll have to wait for it
Microsoft has announced that it's planning to launch a 5G equipped variant of the Surface Laptop later this year. This is the first time that the company is bringing 5G to its Surface Laptop line, as previously the only way to get a 5G capable Surface PC was via the Surface Pro.
Microsoft tipped to launch new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop this spring — with Snapdragon X
Earlier this year, Qualcomm announced Snapdragon X: a new lower-end CPU for budget laptops. Now, Microsoft is tipped to equip both the new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models with Snapdragon X or Snapdragon X Plus.
Microsoft Surface Pro, Surface Laptop With Intel Core Ultra Series 2 Chipsets Launched: Price, Specifications
Connectivity options on the Microsoft Surface Pro include two USB Type-C ports with Thunderbolt 4, a Surface Connect port, and a Surface Pro Keyboard port. It also features Bluetooth 5.4 and Wi-Fi 7 capabilities. Microsoft says it can deliver up to 14 hours of video playback on a single charge.
Surface Laptop 7 Intel vs. Qualcomm: Which Copilot+ PC is better for you?
Both the Intel-based and Qualcomm-based Surface Laptop 7 machines are great picks, but there are a few key differences worth considering before you buy.
Microsoft introduces new Intel-powered Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11 Copilot+ PCs
After some teases and hints last week, Microsoft has officially announced the arrival of Intel -powered versions of the Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11. The new Copilot Plus PCs are coming on February 11 and targeted toward businesses.
Microsoft’s new Surface Copilot+ PCs use Intel’s Lunar Lake chips in push for business adoption
Microsoft announced new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop devices for businesses running on Intel Core Ultra series 2 processors ...
Microsoft’s new Surface for Business PCs have AI firmly at the core
Alongside this, the device features a powerful NPU that Microsoft says makes it the ideal workplace AI companion, powering ...
Windows 11 file sharing could be transformed by this hidden feature, especially if you have a Surface Pro
Windows 11 has a new method for sharing files in the works. A recently discovered hidden feature allows you to drag content ...