Microsoft Surface Laptop 5G ZDNET's key takeaways The Surface Laptop 5G for business is available to enterprise customers starting at $1,499.
It's one of the most premium productivity-minded laptops of the year, with an impressive build and always-on connectivity.
It's expensive and there's no OLED option. View now at Microsoft
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Microsoft's Surface Laptop 5G for business was one of the most premium Windows laptops of 2025, with a sleek physical build, haptic trackpad, crisp display, and impressive performance for business users and the enterprise setting.
Its standout feature, however, lies under the (ahem) surface: It features a six-antenna array for 5G connectivity, supporting both physical nano SIM cards and eSIM technology from major carriers.
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In conjunction with Wi-Fi 7, the aim here is seamless connectivity that works in the background, eliminating manual switching between Wi-Fi and 5G, as the device automatically connects to the strongest signal, whether you're on the office Wi-Fi or out in the field.
Along these lines, the laptop dynamically switches between the six antennas around the front and sides of the device, prioritizing the one least obstructed by the user's hands, lap, or external objects.
The Surface Laptop 5G for Business is the latest addition to Microsoft's Surface laptop family, offering a more professional configuration. It is equipped with an Intel CPU, as opposed to the Qualcomm Snapdragon ARM-compatible version.
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