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Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
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Surface Laptop 6 15"
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Updated June 22, 2024·

Choosing between the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" and the 15" model largely depends on your preference for screen size and portability. The 13.5" offers a more compact design, making it ideal for those who prioritize portability and are frequently on the move. Its smaller screen size still provides ample real estate for productivity tasks, and the high-resolution touchscreen display with a 3:2 aspect ratio is excellent for general use, including web browsing and document editing. On the other hand, the 15" model gives you a larger canvas to work on, which can be beneficial for multitasking and creative work. The increased screen real estate can enhance your experience when working with complex engineering applications or when you need to have multiple windows open simultaneously. However, this comes at the cost of slightly reduced portability due to its larger size and weight. Both models are equipped with the same powerful Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and Intel Arc 8-Cores GPU, ensuring robust performance for a wide range of tasks, including gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning. They also share similar battery life, so you won't have to compromise on that front. Ultimately, if you value a lighter, more travel-friendly laptop and don't mind a smaller screen, the 13.5" is the way to go. If you prefer a larger display for more immersive visuals and potentially greater productivity, the 15" model would be the better choice, despite its slightly larger footprint. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
  • Very good portability
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15"
  • Very good overall display quality

Key differences

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Screen Quality

7.8
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
Surface Laptop 6 15"
8.1
13.5in
SIZE
15.0in
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2496 x 1664
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" has a better screen than the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.

Portability

Very Good
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
Surface Laptop 6 15"
Good
13.5in
SIZE
15.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" has very good portability, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" has good portability.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.7
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
Surface Laptop 6 15"
7.7
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2496 x 1664
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" and Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" are both good for general use.

Gaming and AI

6.6
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
Surface Laptop 6 15"
6.6
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2496 x 1664
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" and Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

7.7
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
Surface Laptop 6 15"
7.8
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" and Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" are both good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

7.7
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
Surface Laptop 6 15"
7.8
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2496 x 1664
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" and Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.7
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
Surface Laptop 6 15"
7.8
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2496 x 1664
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" and Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" are both good for software development.

Battery

9.0 Hours
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
Surface Laptop 6 15"
9.0 Hours
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" has 9 hours of battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" has 9 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

7.4
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
Surface Laptop 6 15"
7.4
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" and Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" both have good build quality.

Cost

$1,200
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
Surface Laptop 6 15"
$1,200
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$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

$1,400

$1,600

$1,800

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" has a price of $1,200 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" costs $1,200.

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How the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5"Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15"
Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5"Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15"

GENERAL

Price
$1,200
$1,200
Release Date
June 1, 2024June 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
12.1'' x 8.8'' x 0.66''13.4'' x 9.6'' x 0.67''
Weight
3.04 lbs3.7 lbs
Width
12.13"13.39"
Depth
8.78"9.61"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 135HIntel Core Ultra 7 165H
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
00
Storage
256 GB256 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
9 Hours9 Hours
Battery Capacity
47 Wh47 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
13.5"15"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2256 x 15042496 x 1664
Refresh Rate
120Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
400 nits400 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/107.4/10
Portability Score
8.7/107.9/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
YesYes
Fan Noise Score
8/108/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/107/10
Speaker Quality Score
8/108/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
11
USB-C ports
13
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
11
Thunderbolt Version
44

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About Microsoft

Microsoft is an American technology corporation. Microsoft is best known for their Windows operating system and Surface laptop series. The Surface Laptop is their standard notebook offering, while their Surface Go, Surface Pro, and Surface Studio are their 2-in-1/tablet offerings in order of increasing capability. Although Microsoft charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a well integrated and packaged device since Microsoft develops the Windows operating system.

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