Energy efficiency
Small steps make a difference
Use of electronic devices inevitably involves energy consumption. Microsoft is committed to reducing the environmental impact caused by the energy use of our products, including battery chargers.
Microsoft devices comply with the EU Ecodesign Directive for Energy-related Products (2009/125/EC) and its implementing regulations ("Ecodesign Directive") when applicable. Our devices comply with the European Commission's Regulation for Standby and Off Mode Power Consumption for Electronic Household and Office Equipment, and U.S. federal and state energy conservation standards when applicable. Microsoft devices meet the U.S. Department of Energy, California, and other regional and country-specific energy efficiency requirements.
We work to improve energy-saving features throughout our product portfolio, including the use of energy-efficient chargers, to help our customers save energy. Small steps make a big difference. All our devices come with power-saving standby settings. We have also introduced applications, features, and technologies (such as ambient light sensors, efficient Snapdragon™ processors, and OLED or AMOLED displays) to save energy.
All covered products meet the voluntary ENERGY STAR® standard.
Energy consumed by consoles
An important part of our business strategy includes reducing the energy consumed by our game consoles within a generation while maintaining the same level of gaming power. For example, since the launch of Xbox 360 in 2005, our engineering teams have successfully reduced standby power by a factor of 10 to less than three-tenths of a watt, resulting in a 60 percent reduction in energy use. Our development and compliance engineers ensure all our products meet regulatory requirements such as the Ecodesign Directive.
Carrying lessons learned from Xbox 360 forward, we continued our commitment to reduce energy usage through the design of Xbox One, launched in 2013. Xbox One provides eight to 10 times the processing power of Xbox 360. Despite this significant increase in processing power, the electrical power required for gaming is 30 percent less than that of its predecessor when it launched in 2005. Power needed for media play and dashboard use is half that of the Xbox 360 at launch. The increase in energy efficiency results from scalable processor architecture that wasn’t available for the Xbox 360. Other efficiencies are gained by providing the user with choices about console functionality while in standby mode.
Improving energy efficiency
The European Commission has identified video game consoles, a “priority product group” to be covered either by regulation or a self-regulatory initiative to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. We worked with other console manufacturers to develop responsible requirements to achieve that goal. The agreement is called the Voluntary Agreement for Game Consoles ("Voluntary Agreement"). The resulting initiative is the form of a design specification for Xbox 360 and Xbox One.
This Voluntary Agreement is a joint commitment by game console manufacturers, which is estimated to deliver collective energy savings in the EU.
Our current products fully meet the Voluntary Agreement requirements. In December of 2019, the Voluntary Agreement was reviewed by the Consultation Forum of the EU and found to be meeting its commitments to reduce energy usage, exceeding the original estimate of annual energy savings, which was one TWh per year, to a new estimate of five TWh per year.
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Microsoft Surface computers meet the voluntary ENERGY STAR® standard.
ENERGY STAR® is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy aimed at saving money and protecting the environment through energy efficient products and practices.
By using ENERGY STAR® qualified products and taking advantage of the power-management features of Surface computers, users can help reduce their consumption of electricity. Reduced electrical consumption can contribute to potential financial savings, a cleaner environment, and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Refer to Table 2 for the default power and timing settings
To wake Surface from Sleep Mode, press and release the power button on your Surface.
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Microsoft devices comply with COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 617/2013 of 26 June 2013 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for computers and computer servers.
The battery[ies] in this product cannot be easily replaced by users themselves.
Product type and category as defined in Article 2 (one and only one category)
‘Slate computer’ means a type of notebook computer that includes an integrated touch-sensitive display but does not have a permanently attached physical keyboard.
Manufacturer’s name, registered trade name or registered trademark, and the address at which they can be contacted
Microsoft Corporation
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052
U.S.A.
Refer to Table 1: Efficiency and acoustic information for the following:
- Product model number
- Year of manufacture
- E TEC value (kWh) and capability adjustments applied when all discrete graphics cards (dGfx) are enabled
- Idle state power demand (Watts)
- Sleep mode power demand (Watts)
- Off mode power demand (Watts)
- External power supply efficiency
- Noise levels (the declared A-weighted sound power level) of the computer
E TEC value (kWh) and capability adjustments applied when all discrete graphics cards (dGfx) are disabled and if the system is tested with switchable graphics mode with UMA driving the display
N/A – no discrete graphics cards.
Sleep mode with WOL enabled power demand (Watts) (where enabled)
N/A
Off mode with WOL enabled power demand (Watts) (where enabled)
N/A
Internal power supply efficiency at 10 %, 20 %, 50 % and 100 % of rated output power
N/A due to using external PSU.
The minimum number of loading cycles that the batteries can withstand (applies only to notebook computers)
1000 cycles.
The measurement methodology used to determine power demand
EN 62623:2013 Desktop and notebook computers – Measurement of energy consumption.
Sequence of steps for achieving a stable condition with respect to power demand
- Do a shutdown from OS, not a hibernate
- Turn system ON
- Log into OS
- You may want to disable some of the power scheme timers for sleep and screen off
- Go to classic desktop
- Wait 15 minutes for system to become stable and processes to settle
- Start measurements
Description of how sleep and/or off mode was selected or programmed
Surface computers are hybrid devices and have InstantGo to provide an instant on/always up to date experience and hibernate to preserve battery life when the device is not being used.
InstantGo is entered after 5 minutes of inactivity on battery, 10 minutes of inactivity on PSU and lasts for 4 hours of inactivity after which it enters hibernate.
Refer to Table 2: User experiences for power states for the following:
- Sequence of events required to reach the mode where the equipment automatically changes to sleep and/or off mode
- The duration of idle state condition before the computer automatically reaches sleep mode, or another condition which does not exceed the applicable power demand requirements for sleep mode
- The length of time after a period of user inactivity in which the computer automatically reaches a power mode that has a lower power demand requirement than sleep mode
- The length of time before the display sleep mode is set to activate after user inactivity
User information on the energy-saving potential of power management functionality
Surface computers are preset with a power plan that automatically balances performance with energy consumption. This plan will put the computer to sleep after 10 minutes of inactivity when plugged in. The screen is set at one half the maximum brightness level.
You can reduce the power consumption by shutting your Surface down after use. You can realize further energy savings if you dim the screen below the preset limit during use mode.
Refer to Table 1 for the Surface power consumption during sleep mode
User information on how to enable the power management functionality
Visit Surface battery and power for more information on power management functionality
For products with an integrated display containing mercury, the total content of mercury as X,X mg
N/A - no mercury.
ETEC
|
Power demand (watts)
|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product |
Model
|
Year of manufacture
|
(kWh)
|
Off
|
Sleep
|
Idle
|
Power supply efficiency
|
Noise level (dBA)
|
Surface Book
|
1703
|
2015
|
23.06
|
0.49
|
2.03
|
7.10
|
85.6%
|
35
|
| Surface Book 2 13.5” |
1832
|
2017
|
21.16
|
0.41
|
0.91
|
6.35
|
90.1%
|
35
|
| Surface Book 2 15" |
1793
|
2017
|
22.60
|
0.44
|
0.89
|
6.90
|
90.1%
|
35
|
| Surface Book 3 13.5" |
1899
|
2020
|
14.85
|
0.44
|
2.19
|
4.04
|
90.1%
|
35
|
| Surface Book 3 15" |
1900
|
2020
|
15.54
|
0.40
|
2.32
|
4.34
|
90.3%
|
35
|
| Surface Dock |
1661
|
2015
|
N/A
|
0.48
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
88.7%
|
N/A
|
| Surface Dock 2 |
1917
|
2020
|
N/A
|
0.49
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
92.3%
|
N/A
|
| Surface Go |
1824, 1825
|
2018
|
18.60
|
0.38
|
1.55
|
5.79
|
87.8%
|
0
|
| Surface Go 2, Surface Go 3 |
1901, 1926, 1927, 2022
|
2020
|
12.11
|
0.36
|
0.51
|
3.56
|
86.2%
|
0
|
| Surface Go 4 |
2067
|
2023
|
11.72
|
0.35
|
0.47
|
3.47
|
89.6%
|
0
|
| Surface Laptop |
1769
|
2017
|
13.14
|
0.23
|
0.40
|
4.40
|
86.0%
|
32
|
| Surface Laptop 3, 13.5” |
1867, 1868
|
2019
|
14.15
|
0.23
|
0.49
|
4.75
|
87.0%
|
32
|
| Surface Laptop 3, 15” AMD |
1873
|
2019
|
17.51
|
0.24
|
1.33
|
5.75
|
87.0%
|
32
|
| Surface Laptop 3, 15” Intel |
1872
|
2019
|
14.07
|
0.23
|
0.46
|
4.74
|
87.0%
|
32
|
| Surface Laptop 4, 13.5" Intel |
1950, 1951
|
2021
|
11.86
|
0.26
|
0.53
|
3.50
|
87.0%
|
35
|
| Surface Laptop 4, 15" Intel |
1978, 1979
|
2021
|
12.77
|
0.28
|
0.59
|
3.74
|
87.0%
|
35
|
| Surface Laptop 4, 13.5" AMD |
1958, 1959
|
2021
|
15.31
|
0.29
|
0.69
|
4.55
|
87.0%
|
35
|
| Surface Laptop 4, 15" AMD |
1952, 1953
|
2021
|
15.52
|
0.29
|
0.65
|
4.69
|
87.0%
|
35
|
| Surface Laptop 5 13.5” |
1950, 1951
|
2022
|
12.41
|
0.28
|
0.54
|
3.68
|
87.0%
|
35
|
| Surface Laptop 5 15” |
1978, 1979
|
2022
|
13.26
|
0.30
|
0.57
|
3.94
|
87.0%
|
35
|
| Surface Laptop Go |
1943
|
2020
|
12.85
|
0.23
|
0.47
|
4.00
|
89.6%
|
0
|
| Surface Laptop Go 2 |
2013
|
2022
|
13.40
|
0.23
|
0.48
|
4.20
|
89.6%
|
35
|
| Surface Laptop Go 3 |
2013
|
2023
|
13.16
|
0.23
|
0.47
|
4.12
|
89.6%
|
35
|
| Surface Laptop SE |
2016
|
2021
|
13.23
|
0.35
|
0.47
|
4.04
|
87.8%
|
18
|
| Surface Laptop Studio |
1964
|
2021
|
14.48
|
0.26
|
0.93
|
3.90
|
86.0%
|
36
|
| Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
2029
|
2023
|
15.88
|
0.29
|
0.58
|
4.93
|
86.0%
|
38
|
| Surface Pro 4 |
1724
|
2015
|
18.44
|
0.43
|
1.31
|
5.71
|
85.6%
|
35
|
| Surface Pro 5, Pro 6 |
1796
|
2017
|
19.55
|
0.47
|
0.63
|
6.29
|
86.0%
|
35
|
| Surface Pro 7 |
1866
|
2019
|
18.31
|
0.22
|
0.46
|
6.37
|
87.0%
|
32
|
| Surface Pro 7+ |
1960, 1961
|
2021
|
14.73
|
0.28
|
0.48
|
4.65
|
87.9%
|
35
|
| Surface Pro 8 |
1982, 1983
|
2021
|
14.79
|
0.25
|
0.51
|
4.36
|
87.0%
|
40
|
| Surface Pro 9 |
2038
|
2022
|
16.70
|
0.28
|
0.72
|
5.04
|
87.0%
|
35
|
| Surface Pro 9 5G |
1996, 1997
|
2022
|
10.33
|
0.26
|
0.39
|
3.14
|
87.0%
|
0
|
| Surface Pro X |
1876, 2010
|
2019
|
15.70
|
0.27
|
1.16
|
5.05
|
87.0%
|
0
|
| Surface Studio |
1707, 1805
|
2016
|
177.30
|
0.24
|
3.93
|
28.40
|
N/A
|
35
|
| Surface Studio 2 |
1707, 1805
|
2018
|
30.88
|
0.24
|
3.86
|
8.00
|
N/A
|
35
|
| Surface Studio 2+ |
2028
|
2022
|
104.11
|
0.15
|
2.70
|
34.59
|
N/A
|
35
|
| Windows Dev Kit 2023 |
2043
|
2022
|
12.69
|
0.28
|
0.79
|
3.24
|
87.0%
|
35
|
| Surface Laptop 6, 13.5” |
2033
|
2024
|
11.65
|
0.24
|
0.53
|
3.43
|
89.6%
|
38
|
| Surface Laptop 6, 15” |
2035
|
2024
|
14.12
|
0.29
|
0.72
|
4.06
|
87.0%
|
38
|
| Surface Pro 10 |
2079
|
2024
|
13.13
|
0.25
|
0.39
|
4.20
|
89.6%
|
36
|
| Surface Laptop 7th Edition 13.8" |
2036
|
2024
|
13.81
|
0.28
|
1.00
|
3.53
|
89.6%
|
36
|
| Surface Laptop 7th Edition 15" |
2037
|
2024
|
13.60
|
0.33
|
0.98
|
3.43
|
87.0%
|
38
|
| Surface Pro 11th Edition |
2076, 2077, 2078, 2085
|
2024
|
17.25
|
0.29
|
0.52
|
5.54
|
89.6%
|
36
|
Power state |
What it does |
With type cover, laptop, or book |
With button | With UI | Automatic after _____ (default) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep |
Turns off screen. PC goes to low power state. Monitors for notifications, updates, and email.
|
Close cover
|
Press power button and release
|
Start> Power> Sleep
|
5 minutes of inactivity on battery, 10 minutes of inactivity on PSU
|
| Restart |
Prompts user to save work before rebooting PC
|
no
|
no
|
Start> Power> Restart
|
no
|
| Off |
Prompts user to save work before turning off PC
|
no
|
Press power button and hold for 2 seconds
|
Start> Power> Restart
|
no
|
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