Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 13.5" Touch i5-8350U 8GB 128GB Win 11 Pro

Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 — 13.5-Inch PixelSense Touch, i5-8350U, Win 11 Pro

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 combines premium build quality with a stunning 13.5-inch PixelSense touchscreen in a slim 1.28kg chassis. Powered by an Intel Core i5-8350U (8th generation) with 8GB RAM and a 128GB SSD, it handles everything from Office productivity and video conferencing to light creative work with ease. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed with Windows Hello face sign-in for passwordless security. Backed by a 12-month Reboot IT warranty with free standard AU shipping.

Key Benefits

• 13.5-inch PixelSense touchscreen — 2256×1504 high-resolution display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection and 10-point touch support delivers a sharp, responsive canvas for productivity and content consumption
• Intel Core i5-8350U 8th generation performance — Quad-core Kaby Lake Refresh processor with Turbo Boost to 3.6 GHz confidently handles simultaneous browser tabs, Office applications, video calls, and light content creation
• Windows 11 Pro pre-installed and activated — Full business OS with BitLocker encryption, Remote Desktop, and Microsoft's modern security baseline — plus the updated interface, virtual desktops, and Snap Layouts
• Windows Hello face sign-in — Infrared camera enables instant, secure, passwordless login — a significant time-saver for users who unlock their laptop dozens of times per day
• Premium slim design at 1.28kg — Alcantara fabric keyboard deck and machined aluminium lid deliver a premium feel without the bulk; the thin profile fits in any bag for comfortable daily commuting
• 128GB SSD for fast, quiet operation — Silent solid-state storage boots Windows 11 Pro in under 15 seconds and keeps all applications responsive throughout the working day

Performance in Daily Use

The Surface Laptop 2 is a refined productivity machine. The 3:2 aspect ratio PixelSense display provides more vertical space than 16:9 alternatives — a meaningful advantage for reading long documents, coding, and scrolling through spreadsheets without constant vertical scrolling. The touch display adds useful shortcuts: scrolling web pages, zooming into documents, and navigating menus all feel natural with finger input.

The i5-8350U's quad-core architecture handles multitasking confidently. Running Teams, Chrome with 10+ tabs, and Office simultaneously produces no perceptible slowdown. The fanless-adjacent thermal design keeps the Surface Laptop 2 quiet during typical office tasks, with fan noise only noticeable during sustained CPU-intensive work.

Windows Hello face recognition is genuinely instant on this model — the infrared camera identifies and unlocks in under a second from a normal sitting position, removing the password friction that slows down device access throughout the working day.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Processor	Intel Core i5-8350U (8th gen), 4-core, 1.7 GHz base / 3.6 GHz turbo
Memory	8GB LPDDR3 RAM (soldered)
Storage	128GB SSD (soldered)
Display	13.5-inch PixelSense touchscreen, 2256×1504 (201 PPI), 3:2, Gorilla Glass 3
Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 620 (integrated)
Operating System	Windows 11 Pro 64-bit (pre-installed and activated)
Camera	720p front camera with infrared sensor for Windows Hello
Ports	1× USB 3.0 Type-A, 1× Mini DisplayPort, 1× 3.5mm headphone jack, Surface Connect (charging)
Wireless	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.1
Battery	70%+ battery capacity for Excellent grade; 50–70% for Good grade (30-day battery warranty)
Dimensions	308.1 × 223.4 × 14.5 mm, 1.28 kg
Keyboard	Alcantara fabric deck with backlit keyboard
Warranty	12-month Reboot IT warranty

Is the Surface Laptop 2 Right for You?

✓ Best For: • Business professionals and students on the go • Users who value premium build quality • Anyone moving from Windows 10 to 11 • Light travel with daily commuting • Touchscreen productivity and annotating documents

✗ Not Recommended For: • Users needing many USB ports (only 1 USB-A) • Heavy video editing or 3D rendering • Those requiring upgradeable RAM or storage • Gaming workloads requiring dedicated GPU

Condition Grades

Grade	Cosmetic Condition	Battery & Testing
A — Excellent	Minimal signs of use, no deep scratches	70%+ battery capacity; all features verified
B — Good	Light surface marks, fully functional	50–70% battery capacity; 30-day battery warranty

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Windows 11 Pro pre-installed and activated?

Yes — Windows 11 Pro 64-bit is pre-installed and activated. The product key is embedded in the firmware and will re-activate automatically after a clean reinstall.

Can I upgrade the RAM or SSD?

No — both the 8GB RAM and 128GB SSD are soldered to the motherboard and cannot be upgraded. Ensure this configuration suits your needs before purchasing.

Does it come with a charger?

A Surface Connect charger is included with this unit.

What is the battery life like?

Excellent grade units have 70%+ battery capacity. Good grade units have 50–70% capacity with a 30-day battery warranty. Typical usage provides 6–10 hours depending on workload.

Does free shipping apply?

Yes — free standard AU shipping is included.

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