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Microsoft premieres laptops. Those of Redmond have just presented their new 13.8 and 15 -inch laptop surface, and, as expected, they arrive equipped with the latest processors Intel Core Ultra 200V ‘Lunar Lake’. His commitment to these chips entails something that is worth not overlooking: They integrate an NPU (Neural Processing Unit or neuronal processing unit) that is prepared to deal with Copilot+ for Windows 11. This component is essential to execute Copilot+ because it brings together the necessary logic to efficiently run the processes involved in the algorithms of artificial intelligence (AI). However, any NPU does not work; To live with co -pilot+ this block of logic must have a calculation capacity of at least 40 tops (theraperations per second). Intel promises that the NPU of its processors with microarchitecture ‘Lunar Lake’ gives us up to 48 tops, although if we add to this figure the capacity of the integrated GPU and the CPU its performance is triggered up to 120 tops. Microsoft Surface LapTop 13.8 “and 15” (2025): Technical Specifications Microsoft Surface LapTop 13,8 “ Microsoft Surface LapTop 15 “ processor Intel Core Ultra 5 236v Intel Core Ultra 5 238v Intel Core Ultra 7 266v Intel Core Ultra 7 268v Intel Core Ultra 5 236v Intel Core Ultra 5 238v Intel Core Ultra 7 266v Intel Core Ultra 7 268v NPU Intel ai Boost 40 tops: Intel Core Ultra 5 236v Intel Core Ultra 5 238v Intel ai Boost 48 tops: Intel Core Ultra 7 266v Intel Core Ultra 7 268v Intel ai Boost 40 tops: Intel Core Ultra 5 236v Intel Core Ultra 5 238v Intel ai Boost 48 tops: Intel Core Ultra 7 266v Intel Core Ultra 7 268v graphics Intel Arc Graphics Intel Arc Graphics main memory 16 or 32 GB LPDDR5X 16 or 32 GB LPDDR5X storage 256, 512 GB or 1 TB SSD Gen 4 256, 512 GB or 1 TB SSD Gen 4 screen 13.8 -inch tactile pixelsense 2.304 x 1,536 points Appearance ratio 3: 2 1,300 contrast: 1 Dynamic soda of up to 120 Hz DOLBY VISION IQ Gorilla Glass 5 Brillo: 600 maximum nits 15 -inch tactile pixelsense2,496 x 1,664 pointsAppearance ratio 3: 21,300 contrast: 1Dynamic soda of up to 120 HzDOLBY VISION IQGorilla Glass 5Brillo: 600 maximum nits connectivity 2 x USB-C 1 x USB-A 3.2 1 x Jack of 3.5 mm 1 x Surface Connect port 2 x USB-C 1 x USB-A 3.2 1 x Jack of 3.5 mm 1 x Surface Connect port Micro-SDXC Express card slot Wireless connectivity Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth Core 5.4 Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth Core 5.4 Operating system Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Pro sound Double microphone Dolby Atmos support speakers Bluetooth le Double microphone Dolby Atmos support speakers Bluetooth le cameras Full HD front webcam Full HD front webcam security TPM 2.0 chip Bitlocker support Microsoft Pluton TPM 2.0 chip Bitlocker support Microsoft Pluton battery Up to 20 hours of local video playback Up to 22 hours of local video playback dimensions 301 x 220 x 17.5 mm 329 x 239 x 18.2 mm weight 1.35 kg 1.66 kg price From $ 1,499 From $ 1,499 With AI and Flag Safety In the specifications table that we publish above these lines we can see that the characteristics of the 13.8 and 15 inches versions of these laptops are identical. Just change the screen. Both are available with the following processors: Intel Core Ultra 5 236V, Core Ultra 5 238v, Core Ultra 7 266v and Core Ultra 7 268v. The NPU of the Core Ultra 5 has a power of 40 tops, while that of the Core Ultra 7 reaches 48 tops. Both screens have a native contrast ratio of 1,300: 1, a dynamic soda of up to 120 Hz and are compatible with Dolby Vision IQ On the other hand, both laptops are available with 16 or 32 GB of main memory of the LPDDR5X type and with a removable SSD unit with PCI-E gene interface and a maximum capacity of 1 TB. Nothing to object to here. Now comes the main difference between both machines: the tactile screen with LCD matrix of the 13.8 -inch review has a resolution of 2,304 x 1,536 points, while the 15 -inch panel proposes us 2,496 x 1,664 points. Of course, both screens have a native contrast ratio of 1,300: 1, a dynamic soda of up to 120 Hz, are compatible with DOLBY VISION IQ and deliver a maximum of 600 nits of brightness. We are now with one of the differentiating characteristics of these laptops. And both incorporate the security technology developed by Microsoft and known as ‘Pluto’. His heart is a coprocessor integrated into the Intel SOC that is responsible, in broad strokes, to protect the credentials and encryption keys to implement an additional level of security. We can contemplate this strategy as the evolution of the well -known TPM chip (Trusted Platform Module). An interesting note: the ‘Pluton’ engine receives its updates from Firmware directly from Microsoft. This external module with USB4 connectivity delivers up to 65 watts to the battery of the new Microsoft laptops. It will be available on February 18 with a price of $ 199.99 (approximately 192 euros). Finally, when it comes to connectivity I have nothing to object. Both teams propose us Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth Core 5.4 and a port endowment in which they stand out The two USB-C With support USB4 and Thunderbolt 4. Who needs more connections can be made with the external module that you can see just above this paragraph, although presumably in Spain it will cost at least 200 euros. Microsoft Surface LapTop 13.8 “and 15” (2025): Price and availability Microsoft has confirmed that the new 13.8 and 15 -inch laptop surface will be available on February 18 with a starting price of $ 1,499 (approximately 1,442 euros). In Xataka | Microsoft needs time to balance its income for AI and its huge costs. The problem is that China is already … Read more