Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 (15.0) review – decent package of features and performance but it’s too expensive for what it is
Performance: CPU, GPU, Gaming Tests
CPU options
This device can be found with the Intel Core i5-1255U, Core i7-1260P, or Core i7-1265U. Keep in mind that some of the CPU options are region-dependent.
Results are from the Cinebench R23 CPU test (the higher the score, the better)
GPU options
For graphics, you get iGPUs only. However, the LPDDR5x memory isn’t working in a single-channel mode which leads to increased CPU and iGPU performance.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
Results are from 3DMark Fire Strike (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)
The results are from 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited. Higher is better.
Results are from the Unigine Superposition benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Gaming tests
| CS:GO | HD 1080p, Low (Check settings) | HD 1080p, Medium (Check settings) | HD 1080p, MAX (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 161 fps | 128 fps | 81 fps |
| DOTA 2 | HD 1080p, Low (Check settings) | HD 1080p, Normal (Check settings) | HD 1080p, High (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 129 fps | 77 fps | 61 fps |
Author: Nikolay Palaozov
Author: eng. Kroum NikolovHead of Engineering at LaptopMedia.com, inventor and innovator with 40+ years of experience in electronics and high technology.
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Good review. Well explained pros and cons. I just want to suggest that people who want this laptop, should buy it when it’s on sale, since prices tend to go down up to 50%. I’ve bought mine last September for only €799. It was down from €1599. Surface Laptop 4, i7-1065G7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD. Screen, speakers and touchpad are great, keyboard is ok, connectivity is very limiting (I use USB-C dock with mine), but the most annoying part is when the screen is fully opened (170 degrees I think), it creaks quite a bit. Also, mine version gets warm… Read more »