Microsoft Surface Laptop 5
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Classification
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 | |
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| Classification | |
| Grade | B |
| Calculator version | 1 |
| Classification date | 2025-10-14 |
| Information | |
| Name | Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 |
| Brand by Parent | Microsoft by Microsoft Corporation |
| Generation | 5th Generation |
| Model(s) | Surface Laptop 5 |
| Release date | 2022-10-25 |
| Type/Category | Ultrabook |
| Website | [1] |
| Status | In sale |
| More | |
| Dimensions | 308 x 223 x 14.7 mm |
| Mass | 13.5" (Alcantara®): ~1.27 kg; 15" (Metal): ~1.54 kg |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| Companion App | Surface App |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-1235U / Intel Core i7-1255U (12th Gen) |
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics (Integrated) |
| Memory | 8 GB / 16 GB / 32 GB LPDDR5x RAM (Soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB Removable SSD |
| Battery | Up to 18 hours of typical device usage |
| Power | 65W Surface Connect Power Supply |
| Charging | Surface Connect port / USB-C® (USB 4.0/Thunderbolt™ 4) |
| Display | PixelSense™ Display, 2256 x 1504 (201 PPI) |
| Camera | 720p HD front-facing camera with Windows Hello |
| Sound | Omnisonic Speakers with Dolby® Atmos® Dual far-field Studio Mics |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E: 802.11ax compatible Bluetooth® Wireless 5.1 |
| Device | |||
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| Criterion | Value | Proof(s) | Comment |
| Known hardware tampering | None | [2] | Repairability is low but SSD is user-replaceable. Hardware modifications are uncommon. |
| Known vulnerabilities | Rare | [3] | Receives regular monthly security updates via Windows Update for firmware and OS. |
| Prior attacks | Rare | [General threat intelligence for Windows laptops.] | As a Windows PC, it's subject to general malware, but no specific widespread attacks target this model uniquely. |
| Updatability | Very common | [4] | Firmware and driver updates are delivered automatically through Windows Update for the supported lifespan. |
| Category score | 2 | ||
| System | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Criterion | Value | Proof(s) | Comment |
| Authentication with other systems | Partial | [5] | Integrated with Microsoft Account/Azure AD, supports Windows Hello biometrics. |
| Communications | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | [6] | Supports modern Wi-Fi and Bluetooth encryption standards. Data in transit can be protected by VPNs and HTTPS. |
| Storage | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | [7] | Device encryption (BitLocker) is enabled by default when signed in with a Microsoft account. |
| Category score | 2 | ||
| User Authentication | |||
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| Criterion | Value | Proof(s) | Comment |
| Account management | Full | [8] | Requires a Microsoft account or Azure AD account for initial setup and full functionality. |
| Authentication | Secure | [9] | Supports multiple secure methods: Windows Hello facial recognition, fingerprint reader, PIN, and password. |
| Brute-force protection | Exist | [10] | Windows has built-in protections against rapid password guessing attempts. |
| Event logging | Access event logged | [11] | Windows Security logs can track login attempts and other security events. |
| Passwords | Default/Common/Easy to guess | [12] | Encourages strong authentication during setup. Complexity can be enforced via Group Policy. |
| Category score | 2 | ||
| Grade | B |
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