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Microsoft

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13.5" Touch i5-1245U 8GB 256GB Black

SKU CH-MTAB-5YY6T

A 13.5-inch touchscreen laptop with an Intel Core i5-1245U processor, 8GB LPDDR5 memory and a 256GB SSD running Windows 11 Home

  • Screen size13.5 in (34.3 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 12th Gen
  • Graphics processorIntegrated Graphics
  • Memory size8 GB
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • Display resolution2256 × 1504
  • Deca-core 10-core processor reaches 3.3 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 5-inch 2256 x 1504 IPS touchscreen delivers sharp, hands-on interaction
  • 8 GB LPDDR5 memory supports smooth everyday workloads
  • 256 GB SSD provides fast boot and app loading
  • Windows 11 Home offers a familiar, modern desktop experience

Purpose and audience

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 is a 13.5-inch touchscreen ultraportable built around a 10-core Intel Core i5-1245U processor running at 3.3GHz with 12MB cache. It ships with Windows 11 Home, 8GB of LPDDR5 memory and a 256GB SSD. The matte black chassis targets students and mobile professionals who want a compact Windows device for daily productivity, web browsing and media consumption.

Memory and storage impact

The 8GB LPDDR5 module is soldered and the two available slots support a maximum of 16GB, so the system cannot be upgraded beyond that ceiling. The 256GB solid-state drive provides fast boot and application load times, yet the capacity fills quickly with large media libraries or virtual machines. Buyers who need more memory headroom or additional local storage should consider a different configuration.

Workload headroom

The integrated graphics and deca-core CPU handle office suites, video streaming and light photo editing comfortably. Sustained multi-core workloads such as video rendering or code compilation will hit thermal and power limits in the thin chassis. Gamers and creators who rely on discrete GPU acceleration or more than 16GB of RAM will find this laptop unsuitable for those tasks.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Standard Laptops & Notebooks, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $320.99
Cheaper than about 79% of the 32,549 comparable items (median $599.99).
Screen size 13.5 in (34.3 cm)
Lower than about 90% of the 32,085 comparable items (median 15.2 in).
Memory size 8 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 30,127 comparable items (median 16 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMicrosoft
Model nameSurface Laptop 5
Part numberR1A-00026-RB
Product colorBlack
Design styleNotebook
Product typeHome / Personal
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 12th Gen
CPU cores10
L3 cache size12 MB
Memory
Memory size8 GB
Free memory slots2
Maximum supported memory16 GB
Storage
SSD storage256 GB
Storage configuration256 GB SSD Hard Drive
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size13.5 in (34.3 cm)
Display resolution2256 × 1504
Touch inputYes
Display formatIPS
Graphics
Graphics processorIntegrated Graphics
Graphics typeIntegrated Card
Audio & video
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
Wi-Fi802.11
Ports & slots
USB ports1
HDMI portsNo
Audio jacksYes
Power
Battery packLithium-Ion
Size & build
Overall dimensions12.1 × 8.8 × 0.6
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
KeyboardStandard
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

Can the 8 GB LPDDR5 memory be upgraded later?

The laptop has two memory slots and supports up to 16 GB total, so the existing 8 GB can be expanded with a compatible module.

What limits performance first during long workloads — the 10-core i5-1245U or the integrated graphics?

The integrated graphics share system memory and have no dedicated VRAM, so they become the bottleneck before the 10-core processor reaches its 3.3 GHz ceiling.

How loud and hot does the chassis get when the i5-1245U runs at 3.3 GHz all day?

With only integrated graphics and a thin 13.5-inch chassis, sustained 3.3 GHz loads push the single fan to audible speeds and the palm-rest area becomes noticeably warm.

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