Microsoft launches 13-inch laptop globally at lower price

A New Surface Laptop from Microsoft

The technology giant Microsoft has just released a new Surface Laptop 13-inch which is featuring Intel Panther Lake processors. Presented in mid-May, the new Surface Laptop also contains a 25% brighter display than the Snapdragon-based model we reviewed in June 2025 (curr. $1,009 on Amazon). On top of that, Microsoft’s Intel-based variant can be configured with 24 GB or 32 GB of RAM, unlike its ARM-based counterpart.

Changes in Configuration and Memory

Now, the company has gone completely the other way with its latest Surface Laptop 13-inch refresh. This time, the compact laptop has been updated to include 8 GB of RAM as its cheapest configuration. In May, it seemed that Microsoft would be bringing this cheaper configuration to its Intel-backed options. However, we cannot see a corresponding SKU on Microsoft’s website just yet.

Specifications of the New Model

As a result, this refresh features a Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 chipset and a 400-nit IPS display that resolves at 1,920 x 1,200 pixels with a 60 Hz refresh rate. Moreover, Microsoft equips the laptop with a 50 Wh battery that outlasted almost all before it during our tests. While the Surface Laptop 13-inch now comes with 8 GB of RAM, it starts at $949.99.

Final Details on Pricing

Please see Microsoft’s website and our review for more details about the company’s 13-inch laptop. The device pricing and specification details are key for potential buyers whom might be looking for a more affordable entry point into the Surface lineup, even though the RAM is limited to 8 gigabytes.