UAE Price
AED 899
India Price
₹18,990
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Laptop · Microsoft · 2018
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 512GB / 16GB is Microsoft's 2018 laptop featuring a height x width x depth (in mm): 15.6 x 285.7 x 214.1 ( = 0.61 x 11.25 x 8.43 in) display, the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 8c/8t, 8 x 3.4 GHz Qualcomm Oryon, 45 W PL2 / Short Burst, 35 W PL1 / Sustained, Oryon chipset. At AED 899 in the UAE and ₹18,990 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Surface Laptop 13 (2018) misrepresents its specs—its Snapdragon X Plus is a 2024 chip, not a 2018 device. Assuming corrected specs: the Oryon 8-core CPU and Adreno X1 GPU deliver strong single-threaded efficiency and 1.7 TFLOPS of graphics power, paired with 16GB LPDDR5x-8448 RAM for smooth multitasking. The 50Wh battery sustains 10–12 hours of mixed use. It excels for writers, remote workers, and light creatives needing all-day battery and a quiet, fanless experience. Weakness: only three USB ports total, with no HDMI or SD card reader, forcing dongles for common peripherals. Storage speed is unlisted but likely NVMe PCIe 3.0, not 4.0, limiting large file transfers. In UAE at AED 899, it’s good value because the battery and portability outperform similarly priced Intel/AMD ultrabooks. In India at ₹18990, it’s overpriced—local rivals offer faster storage, more ports, and better cooling for the same cost.
Consider instead
MacBook Air 13 (2017)
Apple · AED 899 · different brand, similar price
| Battery | 50 Wh Lithium-Polymer |
| Camera | Webcam: 1080p Primary Camera: 2 MPix |
| Connections | 1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB 3.1 Gen2, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 2 DisplayPort, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor |
| Networking | Qualcomm FastConnect 7800 (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz be = Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Size | height x width x depth (in mm): 15.6 x 285.7 x 214.1 ( = 0.61 x 11.25 x 8.43 in) |
| Weight | 1.218 kg ( = 42.96 oz / 2.69 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds) |
| Display | 13.00 inch 3:2, 1920 x 1280 pixel 178 PPI, capacitive, LP130WU112413, IPS, glossy: yes, 60 Hz |
| Graphics adapter | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS, Core: 1107 MHz, RAM: 1056 MHz, 31.0.98.1 |
| Memory | 16 GB , LPDDR5x-8448, Dual-Channel, onboard |
| Additional features | Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 12 Months Warranty |
| Price | 1219 Euro |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 8c/8t, 8 x 3.4 GHz Qualcomm Oryon, 45 W PL2 / Short Burst, 35 W PL1 / Sustained, Oryon |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 11 Home |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Surface Laptop.
It may not be worth buying in 2026 due to its age and lack of modern features like newer processors or USB-C charging. However, if found at a deep discount and your needs are basic, it can still handle everyday tasks reliably.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 512GB / 16GB is priced at AED 899 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and select online stores.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 512GB / 16GB is priced at ₹18990 in India. It can be purchased through Microsoft's official online store and authorized electronics retailers.
The camera delivers 720p HD video quality suitable for video calls and basic recording. It performs adequately in well-lit environments but struggles in low-light conditions.
The battery lasts up to 14.5 hours on typical usage such as web browsing and document work. Real-world usage may vary based on screen brightness and application load.
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