Microsoft Surface Laptop 5

Security Grade

Calculator v1

   Brand: Microsoft (Parent: Microsoft Corporation)

   Category: Ultrabook • Model / Gen: 5th Generation Surface Laptop 5

   Release Date: 2022-10-25 • Status: In sale

   Classification Date: 2025-10-14 • Official Website

Security Evaluation

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Known hardware tampering	None	🔗 Proof	Repairability is low but SSD is user-replaceable. Hardware modifications are uncommon.
Known vulnerabilities	Rare	🔗 Proof	Receives regular monthly security updates via Windows Update for firmware and OS.
Prior attacks	Rare	[General threat intelligence for Windows laptops. 🔗 Proof]	As a Windows PC, it's subject to general malware, but no specific widespread attacks target this model uniquely.
Updatability	Very common	🔗 Proof	Firmware and driver updates are delivered automatically through Windows Update for the supported lifespan.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Authentication with other systems	Partial	🔗 Proof	Integrated with Microsoft Account/Azure AD, supports Windows Hello biometrics.
Communications	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	🔗 Proof	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	🔗 Proof	Device encryption (BitLocker) is enabled by default when signed in with a Microsoft account.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Account management	Full	🔗 Proof	Requires a Microsoft account or Azure AD account for initial setup and full functionality.
Authentication	Secure	🔗 Proof	Supports multiple secure methods: Windows Hello facial recognition, fingerprint reader, PIN, and password.
Brute-force protection	Exist	🔗 Proof	Windows has built-in protections against rapid password guessing attempts.
Event logging	Access event logged	🔗 Proof	Windows Security logs can track login attempts and other security events.
Passwords	Default/Common/Easy to guess	🔗 Proof	Encourages strong authentication during setup. Complexity can be enforced via Group Policy.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

Property	Details
Operating System & App	Windows 11 Home (Companion App: Surface App)
Hardware (CPU / GPU)	CPU: Intel Core i5-1235U / Intel Core i7-1255U (12th Gen) • GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics (Integrated)
Memory & Storage	Memory: 8 GB / 16 GB / 32 GB LPDDR5x RAM (Soldered) • Storage: 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB Removable SSD
Power, Battery & Charging	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 & Camera	Display: PixelSense™ Display, 2256 x 1504 (201 PPI) • Camera: 720p HD front-facing camera with Windows Hello
Sound & Connectivity	Sound: Omnisonic Speakers with Dolby® Atmos® Dual far-field Studio Mics • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E: 802.11ax compatible Bluetooth® Wireless 5.1
Physical (Dimensions & Mass)	Dimensions: 308 x 223 x 14.7 mm • Mass: 13.5" (Alcantara®): ~1.27 kg; 15" (Metal): ~1.54 kg