Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-Inch, 2024)

Fast, efficient performance ; Display is bright, fast, and beautiful ; Excellent haptic feedback trackpad ; Port selection is solid ; Great starting price

Battery life diminishes under heavier loads

“The Surface Pro 7th Edition is the best Surface device I've ever used.”

Attractive, slim, and light ; Class-leading battery life ; Excellent wireless connectivity via Wi-Fi 7 ; Good performance in real-world situations

Vague keyboard falls short of competitors ; IPS touchscreen’s image quality can’t compare to OLED ; Gaming performance doesn’t hold up

The Microsoft Surface Laptop’s strong processor performance and top-tier battery life prove that Windows’ transition to Arm has staying power, but even the most casual gamers should think twice.

FANTASTIC build quality ; FANTASTIC materials used ; Lightweight and portable ; Excellent keyboard ; EXCEPTIONAL haptic trackpad that is just as good as the MacBook ; Bright display ; FANTASTIC battery life ; Magnetic charging cable like MagSafe ;...

The display is bright and beautiful, I just wish they would have made this an OLED display ; The price for this particular model is steep and most users should look at the entry-level versions ; ARM processor may not play nice with some apps, but in my...

OK. So. Is the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 the MacBook Killer? For some, I think it can be, For me, it ticks almost every box except the display. My answer is, yes. I would be comfortable replacing my MacBook Pro with the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7. The...

I mentioned this before, but the direction that Microsoft took with this laptop is, well, rather uncharacteristic. The Microsoft Surface Laptop is light, airy, and brings some fun to the Copilot+ line. I would have loved to see this laptop with an OLED...

Excellent battery life ; Bountiful performance ; Amazing display ; Some nifty AI features

Emulation needs work ; Slightly heavy ; Needless Copilot key ; Some useless AI features

This question is surprisingly tough. On the one hand, Copilot Plus PCs offer a refined Windows experience that many consumers would undoubtedly want. They all boast absolutely astounding battery life, ports and features aplenty, and promise the best of...

Sleek and light ; Fast Qualcomm performance ; Great battery life ; Wi-Fi 7 support

AI features feel gimmicky ; Poor gaming performance ; Minimal ports

While not a perfect laptop, Microsoft has harnessed the power of Qualcomm’s latest chips to create a true MacBook Air competitor that is speedy and pleasant to use.

Strong CPU performance ; Excellent battery life ; Attractive, functional design

No HDMI or Ethernet ; Gaming performance disappoints ; AI-enabled features fall flat

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Supremely lightweight ; Powerful performance for Arm-based Windows ; Class-leading battery life

Middling contrast and black level ; Okay port selection

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 is an excellent Windows ultrabook, offering fantastic battery life and beefy performance from its SoC. Its display is also large with smooth motion, while its keyboard and trackpad are tactile and responsive. The port...