8 Laptops That Will Run Microsoft's Windows 10S

Laptops For Education

When Microsoft unveiled Windows 10S, a new version of Windows 10 tailored to the needs of education, the company also unveiled a new device (the Surface Laptop) that will run the operating system. But Microsoft will have plenty of company. HP, Dell, Samsung, Asus, Acer, Fujitsu and Toshiba are also planning Windows 10S laptops (nothing from Lenovo so far). Many of the laptops have similar specs to those of Chromebooks—which Windows 10S intends to compete with in schools—though not all of them do.

Microsoft said that Windows 10S will be available this summer, but didn't give a specific date. Pricing has also not been released for all of the devices, though Microsoft disclosed that the new devices will start at $189. The Surface Laptop will be considerably higher than the others, starting at $999.

In the following slides, we've rounded up the key details on eight Windows 10S laptops that were disclosed by Microsoft this month.

Acer Travel Mate Spin B1

Display: 11.6-inch, 1,920 × 1,080 resolution

Processor: Intel Celeron

Notes: Along with having a higher-res display than some of the other Windows 10S laptops, the Acer Travel Mate Spin B1 display is a touch screen and can fold part or all of the way back for various modes including tent and tablet mode. The laptop will come with a digital pen.

Asus Vivobook W202

Display: 11.6-inch, 1,366 x 768 resolution

Processor: Intel Celeron

Notes: While its display and processor are on par with the other entry-level Windows 10S laptops, the Asus Vivobook W202 is on the lighter end at 2.6 pounds.

Dell Latitude 11 3189 Education

Display: 11.6-inch, 1,366 x 768 resolution

Processor: Intel Celeron or Pentium

Notes: Dell's Latitude 11 3189 Education is also a 2-in-1, with the display serving as a touch screen that can fold backward for use in multiple modes.

Fujitsu Lifebook P727

Display: 12.5-inch, 1,920 × 1,080 resolution

Processor: Seventh-gen Intel Core i3/i5/i7

Notes: The Fujitsu Lifebook P727 is a 2-in-1 and also stands out for having higher-end processor options and a larger display than other forthcoming Windows 10S laptops.

HP Probook x360 11 Education Edition

Display: 11.6-inch, 1,920 × 1,080 resolution

Processor: Intel Celeron or Pentium

Notes: Featuring a foldable touch screen, the HP Probook x360 11 Education Edition also has durability features that include Corning Gorilla Glass 4, industrial rubber and a spill-resistant keyboard. In addition, the laptop comes with a digital pen and includes an optional dual-camera system.

Microsoft Surface Laptop

Display: 13.5-inch, 2,256 x 1,504 resolution

Processor: Seventh-gen Intel Core i5/i7

Notes: The flagship model for the Windows 10S operating system, the Surface Laptop features the highest-end specs and features. Along with the high-res touch screen display and fast processors, the Surface Laptop promises up to 14.5 hours of battery life and comes with up to 1 TB of PCIe storage. It also weighs 2.76 pounds and measures just 0.57 of an inch thick, and features Alcantara fabric around its keyboard.

Samsung Notebook M

Display: 11.6-inch, 1,366 x 768 resolution

Processor: Intel Celeron

Notes: One of the thinnest and lightest of the forthcoming Windows 10S laptops, at 0.69 of an inch and 2.65 pounds, the Samsung Notebook M also features a precision touchpad and a leather-like design.

Toshiba Portege X20W-D

Display: 12.5-inch, 1,920 × 1,080 resolution

Processor: Seventh-gen Intel Core i5

Notes: The Toshiba Portege X20W-D is another option for a Windows 10S laptop that has a foldable, larger and higher-res touch screen display than many of the others—as well as featuring a more-powerful processor.