In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business |
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Product Type | Notebook - slider | Tablet - no keyboard |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 32.328 cm x 22.832 cm x 1.894 cm | 28.7 cm x 20.9 cm x 0.93 cm |
Weight | 1.7429 kg | 879 g |
Case Material | Aluminum, magnesium alloy | Aluminum |
Colour | Platinum | Platinum |
DISPLAY | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business |
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Screen Size (Type) | 14.4" | 13" |
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Touchscreen | Yes (10-point multi-touch) | Yes (10-point multi-touch) |
Screen Resolution | 2400 x 1600 | 2880 x 1920 |
Pixel Density (ppi) | 201 | 267 |
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Image Brightness | - | 450 cd/m² |
Windows Ink Capability | - | Yes |
Features | Dolby Vision, PixelSense Flow | Corning Gorilla glass 5, PixelSense Flow, Adaptive Colour, Dolby Vision IQ, Auto Color Management |
PROCESSOR | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business |
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CPU | Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H | Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 3.3 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 4.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
Number of Cores | Quad-Core | - |
Cache | 8 MB | 12 MB |
Platform Technology | - | Intel Evo |
MEMORY | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business |
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RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
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RAM Type | LPDDR4X SDRAM | LPDDR5 SDRAM |
STORAGE | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD | 128 GB SSD |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
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Camera | Yes - 1080p | Yes - 4K (rear), 1080p (front) |
Resolution | - | 10 Megapixel (rear) |
Camera Features | Windows Hello | Rear camera auto focus, Windows Hello |
Sound | Four speakers, two microphones | Stereo speakers, two microphones |
Compliant Standards | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos |
Audio Features | Omnisonic speakers | - |
COMMUNICATIONS | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business |
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Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 |
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BATTERY | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 58 Wh | 47.7 Wh |
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Battery Life | Up to 19 hours | Up to 15.5 hours |
AC ADAPTER | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business |
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Output | 60 Watt | - |
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INPUT | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business |
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Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Digitizer |
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Keyboard Backlight | Yes | - |
Features | Mechanical keys, Precision Haptic touchpad | Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP) |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business |
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Interfaces | 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C) SurfaceConnect Headphone output |
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C) SurfaceConnect Headphone output Dock |
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SOFTWARE | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 Pro |
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Software Included | Microsoft 365 Family (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription), Xbox app, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 month trial) | Microsoft 365 Family (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription), Xbox app, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 month trial) |
MISCELLANEOUS | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business |
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Dockable | Yes | Yes |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
Integrated Options | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor | Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, ambient colour sensor |
Security | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip |
Features | Studio Mode, Laptop Mode, kick-stand hinge, stage mode | Volume control, built-in kickstand |
Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |