Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 LQN-00027 Specs

Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 LQN-00027
Specs

Main specs

Processor

Intel Core i5-8250U 1,6GHz

Screen 13.5" 2256x1504
Hard drive 256GB SSD
RAM 8GB LPDDR3-SDRAM
Operating system Windows 10 Home
Graphics card

Intel UHD Graphics 620

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Full specifications of Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 LQN-00027

Reference / Part Number LQN-00027
Also sold as LQN-00041, DAG-00117, LQN-00004, LQN-00013
Release date November 2018, 7 years ago

Design

Product type Laptop
Product color Burgundy
Form factor Clamshell
Housing material Aluminum

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Screen

Display diagonal 13.5 " (34,3 cm)
Display resolution 2256 x 1504 pixels
Touchscreen Yes
Touch technology Multi-touch
Touchscreen type Capacitive
LED backlight Yes
Native aspect ratio 3:2
Display glass type Gorilla Glass
Pixel density 201 ppi

Processor

Processor family Intel® Core™ i5
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor model i5-8250U
Processor frequency 1,6 GHz
Processor generation Intel Core i5-8xxx
Processor boost frequency 3,4 GHz
Processor cores 4
Processor threads 8
System bus rate 4 GT/s
Processor cache 6 MB
Processor cache type Smart Cache
Processor socket BGA 1356
Processor lithography 14 nm
Processor operating modes 64-bit
Processor codename Kaby Lake R
Bus type OPI
Stepping Y0
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequency 1,8 GHz
Configurable TDP-up 25 W
Configurable TDP-down 10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency 0,8 GHz
Tjunction 100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 12
PCI Express slots version 3.0
PCI Express configurations 1x2+2x1,1x4,2x2,4x1
ECC supported by processor No

Memory

Internal memory 8 GB
Maximum internal memory 16 GB
Internal memory type LPDDR3-SDRAM

Storage

Total storage capacity 256 GB
Storage media SSD
Optical drive type No
Number of SSDs installed 1
SSD capacity 256 GB

Graphics

On-board graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card No
Discrete graphics card model Not available
On-board graphics card model Intel® UHD Graphics 620
On-board graphics card base frequency 300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) 1100 MHz
Maximum on-board graphics card memory 32 GB
On-board graphics card DirectX version 12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version 4.4
On-board graphics card ID 0x5917

Audio

Built-in microphone Yes
Audio decoders Dolby Audio Premium

Camera

Front camera Yes
Front camera signal format 720p
Front camera HD type HD
Rear camera No

Network

Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Wi-Fi standards 802.11a,Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN No
Bluetooth version 4.1

Ports & interfaces

USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 1
Mini DisplayPorts quantity 1
Headphone outputs 1

Performance

Ambient light sensor Yes

Keyboard

Numeric keypad No
Pointing device Touchpad
Windows keys Yes

Software

Operating system installed Windows 10 Home

Processor special features

Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) Yes
Intel Trusted Execution Technology No
Intel Enhanced Halt State Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) Yes
Intel® Secure Key Yes
Intel TSX-NI No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) No
Intel® OS Guard Yes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID) Yes
Intel 64 Yes
Execute Disable Bit Yes
Idle States Yes
Thermal Monitoring Technologies Yes
Processor package size 42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction sets AVX 2.0,SSE4.1,SSE4.2
Processor code SR3LA
CPU configuration (max) 1
Embedded options available No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version 1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version 1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version 0.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version 1.00
Intel TSX-NI version 0.00
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) Yes
Processor ARK ID 124967
Conflict-Free processor Yes

Battery

Continuous video playback time 14,5 h

Security

Face recognition Yes
Windows Hello Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Yes

Weight & dimensions

Weight 2.8 lbs (1,25 kg)
Width 12.1 " (308,1 mm)
Depth 8.8 " (223,3 mm)
Height 0.6 " (14,5 mm)

Packaging content

Quick start guide Yes
Warranty card Yes

Other features

AC adapter included Yes

Frequently asked questions

Is the Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 LQN-00027 good for gaming?

This laptop was not built for gaming: it relies on the integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.

What is the screen of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 LQN-00027 like?

It carries a 13.5" 2256x1504 display.

Which processor and graphics card does the Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 LQN-00027 have?

It runs on the Intel Core i5-8250U processor with the Intel UHD Graphics 620 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.

Which operating system does the Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 LQN-00027 come with?

It comes with Windows 10 Home preinstalled.

Which ports does the Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 LQN-00027 have?

According to its spec sheet: 1 × USB-A.

Does the Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 LQN-00027 have a touch screen?

Yes, according to its spec sheet the screen is a touch screen.

What material is the Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 LQN-00027 made of?

Its housing is made of Aluminum.

How much does the Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 LQN-00027 weigh?

It weighs 1,25 kg: one of the light ones, easy to carry every day.

When was the Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 LQN-00027 released?

Its release date is November 2018, 7 years ago.

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