A recent development has surfaced regarding Microsoft’s upcoming Surface Laptop, hinting at an exciting new chapter for the tech giant. A prototype featuring the Intel Lunar Lake processor has made its debut on the Chinese marketplace, Goofish, stirring interest among tech enthusiasts and potential buyers alike.
What you need to know
- A new Surface Laptop prototype with an Intel Lunar Lake processor has appeared for sale on Chinese website Goofish.
- The listing claims Microsoft will begin selling Intel versions of the Surface Laptop with the new design officially in 2025.
- The device has an Intel Core Ultra 7 268V and is rumored to cost around ,600 for the high-end configuration.
The listing, which was first highlighted by Reddit user Akaza_Durian, suggests that while the laptop is available for purchase now, it won’t officially hit the market until 2025. This prototype is equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 7 268V processor, and sources indicate that Microsoft is actively testing various Intel Lunar Lake configurations internally, potentially under the codename EVB.
Interestingly, this development comes on the heels of the recent launches of the Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11, both of which utilized Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X SoC. Just a few months prior, Microsoft introduced Intel Core Ultra versions of the Surface Laptop 6 and Surface Pro 10. The authenticity of the Goofish listing appears credible, raising questions about whether Microsoft plans to offer Intel options across both consumer and commercial segments. Previously, the Intel Core Ultra generation was exclusive to the “for business” line.
The translated details from the Goofish listing read: “Surface Laptop 7 Ultra 7 268V processor, latest, not yet on Microsoft Store! Latest, very narrow bezel, not the old Laptop 6, not the old Ultra 7 (Meteor Lake), it’s the latest! It will hit Microsoft Store soon for a price at about 19000 CNY. 32 GB RAM + 1 TB SSD, Latest 2024 version to be released in 2025.”
In our recent review of the Surface Laptop 7 equipped with the Snapdragon X Elite, we awarded it a perfect score of 5/5, praising its remarkable battery life and performance enhancements over previous generations. The new design marks a significant upgrade from the Surface Laptop 6 and 5, solidifying its reputation as an exceptional Windows clamshell. For those eagerly anticipating an Intel-powered version, the wait may soon come to an end.
