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June 24, 2025

Surface: Explore one of the world’s best lightweight laptops

Microsoft Surface, Copilot+ PCs redefine what it means to be ultra-portable without compromising on performance. As Copilot+ PCs, Surface Pro (a 2-in-1 tablet) and Surface Laptops offer power and portability with their ultra-thin, ultra-light design, lightweight materials, and smart engineering.

Whether you're on the go for work, school, or creativity, Surface Pro 2-in-1 PCs and Surface Laptops make it easy to stay productive without extra weight. Keep reading to explore what makes Surface stand out as a high performance, portable PC.

From magnesium alloy to aluminum alloy: A stronger, lighter Surface

Surface Pro and Surface Laptop are designed for portability, sustainability, and high performance. While magnesium alloy was used in earlier Surface models, aluminum alloy in these latest models further enhances the lightweight and eco-friendly design.

Surface Pro and Surface Laptop feature an anodized aluminum chassis, which is a lightweight, durable aluminum alloy that ensures strength without adding unnecessary weight or bulk.

The Surface Pro enclosure is made with a minimum of 72% recycled content, including 100% recycled aluminum alloy and 100% recycled rare earth metals1. Weighing in at just under two pounds, Surface Pro is a 2-in-1 that provides the benefits of a tablet and a laptop in a single lightweight form factor, giving you a tablet PC and laptop experience without the bulk.

Starting at just under three pounds, the ultra-thin, ultra-light Surface Laptop offers a larger display but is actually less to carry. Like Surface Pro, Surface Laptops is built with 100% recycled aluminum alloy for its enclosure, along with a minimum of 67.2% recycled content2.

Smart engineering gives you a lightweight laptop

Surface is lightweight due to key engineering choices that include:

  • Optimized internal components: Carefully selected hardware, such as the Snapdragon® X Elite processors and energy-efficient battery, minimizes weight while delivering high performance.
  • Efficient heat management: Advanced cooling technologies, including an improved fan design, reduce the need for heavy thermal components.
  • AI-accelerated power: Industry-leading AI that enhances productivity and creativity without adding extra weight.

Lightweight with power: All-day battery life

The energy-efficient battery technology used in Surface reduces bulk while providing all-day battery life3. This smart engineering helps ensure you can enjoy powerful computing capabilities in a lightweight form factor, making Surface one of the best lightweight laptops.

On-the-go productivity with mobile touchscreen technology

Adding to the lightweight design of Surface is the high-resolution PixelSense Flow™ Display, which integrates both the display and input functionalities into a single surface. The display senses touch through electrical signals when you interact with it by touch, a Surface Slim Pen, or a touch-enabled keyboard, showcasing advanced mobile touchscreen technology.

The integration of display and input functionalities eliminates the need for additional mechanical input devices like a traditional mouse or separate touchpad. This design choice helps Surface stay lightweight and portable, making it a laptop of choice for on-the-go productivity.

An image of three lightweight Surface Laptops and two lightweight Surface Pro 2-in-1 PCs floating in the air

Surface: a high-performance portable PC to benefit every pursuit

Surface lightweight laptops benefit professionals, students, travelers, and digital creatives who require an ultra-portable device.

  • Professionals can enjoy the powerful performance and portability for their work on the go—from office to home to the airport and beyond.
  • Students will benefit from the lightweight design, making it easy to carry between classes.
  • Travelers appreciate the compact form factor, which fits easily into bags and backpacks.
  • Digital creatives can take advantage of the high-quality display and versatile design for their creative projects.

Surface: A lightweight laptop built for users on-the-go

One of the world’s best lightweight laptops, Surface strikes a balance between weight and performance through innovative materials, smart internal engineering, thin and efficient display technology, and AI-enhanced power. These features make Surface a smart choice for users seeking a powerful yet portable laptop.

Whether you're a professional, student, traveler, or digital creative, the lightweight design of Surface helps ensure that you can stay productive and connected wherever you go. Choose Surface and enjoy an ultra-light, ultra-portable, and eco-friendly tablet PC and laptop.

  • DISCLAIMER: Features and functionality subject to change. Articles are written specifically for the United States market; features, functionality, and availability may vary by region. 
  • [1] Enclosure includes Bucket and Kickstand. 100% recycled aluminum alloy in Bucket and Kickstand. 100% recycled rare earth metals in magnets. Based on validation performed by Underwriter Laboratories, Inc. using Environmental Claim Validation Procedure, UL 2809-2, Second Edition, November 7, 2023.
  • [2] Enclosure includes A Cover, C Bucket and D Cover. 100% recycled aluminum alloy in A Cover and C Bucket. 100% recycled rare earth metals in magnets. Based on validation performed by Underwriter Laboratories, Inc. using Environmental Claim Validation Procedure (ECVP) for Recycled Content, UL 2809-2, Second Edition, November 7, 2023.
  • [3] Battery life varies significantly based on device configuration, usage, network and feature configuration, signal strength, settings and other factors. See Surface Battery Performance for details.

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