Big news for businesses from Microsoft! The Surface Copilot+ PC lineup just got an upgrade, specifically designed for the modern, mobile workforce. Starting July 22, 2025, you can get your hands on the sleek new Surface Laptop for Business (13-inch) and the versatile Surface Pro for Business (12-inch). But the real headliner? The highly anticipated Surface Laptop 5G, powered by Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors, starts shipping August 26th.
Table of Contents
- Why 5G Changes Everything for Business
- The Feature Everyone’s Been Asking For
- More Than Just Adding a Modem
- Smart Antenna System
- Hardware Design That Makes Sense
- Real-World Testing
- IT Management Made Simple and Secure
- The Connected Future is Here
Why 5G Changes Everything for Business
Here’s the thing about AI in business – it’s only your competitive edge when you can actually access it the moment you need it. That’s where Surface Laptop 5G comes in clutch with its powerhouse 40+ trillion operations per second (TOPS) Neural Processing Unit (NPU). This beast delivers lightning-fast, on-device intelligence that makes your daily workflows feel almost effortless.
Staying laser-focused during meetings, finding information and acting on it faster than ever, or cutting through routine tasks like butter. AI speeds up what actually matters. And with that built-in 5G modem, you’re always connected to Microsoft 365 Copilot and other cloud tools, unlocking deeper insights and real-time collaboration no matter where work takes you.
The Feature Everyone’s Been Asking For
Business customers have been practically begging Microsoft to add 5G to the Surface Laptop. But here’s what’s interesting – it was never just about slapping a modem into the device. The real ask was much deeper: eliminate the friction of connectivity. People wanted to connect instantly, securely, and reliably without constantly checking signal bars or hunting for the nearest hotspot.
That need became the North Star for designing Surface Laptop 5G. Microsoft didn’t just want to build another 5G laptop; they set out to create the best 5G-connected laptop, where connectivity becomes an invisible background.
For example, if you’re a consultant jumping on a Teams call while riding the train, a field engineer uploading critical site data from the middle of nowhere, or a sales leader putting the finishing touches on a proposal in a busy hotel lobby. Surface Laptop 5G keeps business flowing wherever work happens.
More Than Just Adding a Modem
Don’t think for a second that Microsoft just dropped a 5G modem into an existing laptop and called it a day. Every single layer of Surface Laptop 5G got completely reengineered to deliver seamless, reliable, and secure performance while keeping the sleek design, powerful performance, and portability that customers love.
Smart Antenna System
The heart of this device is a dynamic antenna system that’s constantly adapting to its surroundings. We’re talking six strategically placed antennas that automatically adjust signal paths and power based on how you’re holding or using the device. The result? Strong, reliable connectivity exactly when and where you need it.
As you move between different environments, the device smoothly transitions between 5G and Wi-Fi networks, maintaining that steady, secure connection to cloud-based apps, updates, and corporate resources. Surface Laptop 5G can also act as a mobile hotspot, securely sharing its 5G connection with other devices when Wi-Fi decides to take a coffee break.
Hardware Design That Makes Sense
Most laptops stick their antennas near the base, where they’re practically guaranteed to get blocked by objects or your body. Microsoft took a completely different approach with Surface Laptop 5G, positioning antennas higher up on the device to reduce interference and maintain consistently strong connections.
This design breakthrough required developing an entirely new material – one that lets radio signals pass through without impacting performance, while still delivering the durability, premium feel, and lightness customers expect. Microsoft created a custom multi-layered laminate that checks all these boxes, enabling reliable 5G performance without sacrificing portability or design.
The device includes both NanoSIM and eSIM options, integrated seamlessly to preserve that slim profile while enabling global connectivity. At under 3 pounds, it’s light enough to carry effortlessly across campuses, through airports, or from meeting to meeting.
Real-World Testing
Microsoft doesn’t just simulate real-world use – they build for it. Surface Laptop 5G underwent testing in homes, apartments, and active office environments, replicating genuine everyday scenarios. Moving between rooms, switching networks, multitasking, and working from laptops helped fine-tune antenna placement, thermal performance, and connectivity behavior to match how people actually work.
For global performance assurance, the 5G hardware was field-tested with over 100 mobile operators across more than 50 countries.
IT Management Made Simple and Secure
Built-in 5G support means Surface Laptop devices stay continuously connected, empowering IT to deliver security updates, enforce policies, and access real-time insights from virtually anywhere. This integration works seamlessly because Surface is engineered in partnership with Windows and Intune, combining hardware, software, and cloud-based management into one unified Microsoft solution.
IT can remotely deploy and manage eSIM profiles, allowing cellular connectivity to be preconfigured and pushed to enrolled Surface devices. Paired with Windows Autopilot, this enables a true zero-touch deployment experience where devices arrive fully configured, secured, and ready to use straight out of the box.
The Surface Management Portal within the Intune Admin Center provides centralized visibility into device health, compliance, and usage across your entire Surface fleet. Now with Security Copilot integrated, IT can act faster using AI-powered tools to detect issues, assess risk, and respond with greater confidence.
For an extra security layer, the PanzerGlass Privacy Screen Protector helps safeguard on-screen information and reduces the risk of visual data exposure when working in public spaces.
The Connected Future is Here
The Surface Laptop 5G joins the growing family of Surface Copilot+ PCs built for today’s workforce. With the Surface Pro (12-inch) and Surface Laptop (13-inch) for Business shipping now, and the Surface Laptop 5G arriving August 26th, businesses have more powerful, secure, AI-optimized choices than ever to modernize their device fleets.
When you pair these devices with Verizon’s secure, reliable 5G network, Surface devices unlock even greater productivity potential. The combination of Surface Copilot+ PCs, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and high-speed mobile connectivity creates a seamless experience that helps businesses work more easily and more efficiently, whether in the office or out in the field.
In the U.S., Surface for Business devices are available through a broad network of partners, including Verizon Business, with selected Verizon stores rolling out availability in the coming months.
Here’s something important to keep in mind: support for Windows 10 PCs ends on October 14, 2025. For those of you who care about security and modernity, now is the perfect time to begin transitioning to a modern Windows experience, one that’s optimized for AI, secured by design, and built for mobility.
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