Microsoft has launched a new variant of its Surface Laptop 7, and this time, it comes with built-in 5G support. But there’s a catch — this version, officially called the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5G, is aimed only at business customers for now. So, if you’re a regular buyer looking to upgrade your laptop with mobile connectivity, you’re out of luck — at least for now. The Surface Laptop 5G starts at a steep price of $1,799.99 in the US (roughly Rs 1,55,500), and it’s part of Microsoft’s growing Copilot+ PC line-up for enterprise users. That price gets you 16GB of RAM, 256GB SSD storage, and the promise of fast, always-on connectivity with a dedicated Copilot key for AI-powered features.
The Surface Laptop 5G is built around a 13.8-inch PixelSense Flow touchscreen with a sharp 2,304 x 1,536 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It supports Dolby Vision IQ, and for durability, the display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Under the hood, the laptop runs on Intel’s Core Ultra 5 Series 2 processor, paired with Intel Arc graphics. There’s also a dedicated AI Boost NPU (Neural Processing Unit), which Microsoft says can handle over 40 trillion operations per second (TOPS). That’s the sort of muscle needed for tasks like real-time transcription, image processing and background blur during video calls — all done locally on the device.
Business buyers can also opt for a higher-end variant with 32GB RAM, priced at $2,099.99 (roughly Rs 1,81,000). Microsoft says the laptop was designed from the ground up with 5G in mind, rather than just adding a modem as an afterthought. The Surface Laptop 5G features six strategically placed antennas that adapt to your surroundings to ensure strong and stable connections, whether you’re indoors, on the move, or working remotely. It supports both Nano SIM and eSIM for global connectivity, and can also double up as a mobile hotspot.
The machine weighs under 1.4kg, making it light enough to carry around without trouble. Battery life is rated for up to 20 hours of video playback or 12 hours of active web use, thanks to a 54Wh battery. Connectivity options are solid as well — Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, and of course, 5G. Port selection includes two USB 4.0 Type-C ports (with Thunderbolt 4), a USB Type-A port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and Microsoft’s proprietary Surface Connect port.
As expected for a business-focused machine, security is a big part of the offering. You get Windows Hello for face unlock, TPM 2.0 support, Microsoft Pluton security chip, BitLocker encryption, and even an optional smart card reader. The laptop runs on Windows 11 Pro, and since it’s part of the Copilot+ PC range, there’s a dedicated Copilot key to access AI tools quickly.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5G will be available in the US starting August 26 and comes in two colours — Black and Platinum. Regular users will have to wait and see if a consumer version becomes available later.
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