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Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 15"

Intel Iris Xe Graphics · Core i7-1255U · 16GB RAM · 15" PixelSense touch
$1,299
C
53/100 overall
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 15" is a productivity laptop built around the Core i7-1255U and Intel Iris Xe Graphics, paired with 16GB RAM and a 15" PixelSense touch display. It weighs 3.4 lbs and is rated by the manufacturer for 17 hours of battery — independent reviews suggest ~11.1 hours of real-world use. For local AI workloads, 0 GB VRAM + 16 GB RAM means the system can runs ~8b llms locally. At $1,299, Laptop Index gives it an overall score of 53/100 (tier C).

Specifications

BrandMicrosoft
CategoryProductivity
GPUIntel Iris Xe Graphics
CPUCore i7-1255U
RAM16 GB
VRAM0 GB
Screen15" PixelSense touch
Weight3.4 lbs
Battery (claimed)17 hrs
Battery (realistic)~11.1 hrs
Price (USD)$1,299

Laptop Index scores

Overall tierC · 53/100
GPU score9/100
CPU score58/100
AI / LLM capability~8B params
Local AI verdictRuns ~8B LLMs locally
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