Customer Ratings & Reviews

My experience comes as a long time MacBook user. I went through my college years using my HP Envy x360 15-inch. I always had a PC and a MacBook. I used my MacBook as my main machine because the battery was so good. However, work requires me to use Windows so I definitely needed something to get the through the day. The time came to replace my HP this year as the battery and processor were aging rapidly. I was in between another HP Envy which got me through so many years and an XPS. I even considered the Samsung Galaxy Book. But when Microsoft launched the Surface Laptop 13-inch in purple, I had to get it. The color is BEAUTIFUL and the design is FLAWLESS. I will say it looks more blue-ish than a purple color. It looks just like my MacBook Air and the battery is just as good. I can easily get through an entire day of work (meetings, Microsoft Suite, data processing) without needing to charge it until the next day. I am loving the Copilot function and have found myself using this very frequently. I am not someone who will be hung up on the 60hz display or the brightness nits. It works just as good for me and I am loving it! I compared it to the 13.8-inch laptop but they don't make a violet one! I am also hoping they make cases for this 13-inch laptop as I cannot find one on Amazon. If Microsoft makes another version of this with better refresh rate and screen quality (OLED, peak brightness nit), I will definitely upgrade. But for now, I am content.

The Microsoft Surface is amazing and truly fits my needs. It’s lightweight, fast, and versatile, making it perfect for both work and creativity. The performance is reliable, the design is sleek, and the touchscreen adds flexibility. I’m very satisfied with how well it supports my daily tasks.

This color is perfect for me! The touch screen is a plus, and the system rums smoothly! I love this lightweight laptop and happy to carry it around!

Very light and powerful computer. Good design and color

I love it is perfect for my job and daily needs. The computer feels awesome not too heavy and easy to use! The material feels high end and the color is super cute.

I simply love this laptop!!! I would 101% recommend, it's smooth, the design is amazing, and it is practical for school and work. I wasn't originally going to go for this one, but I found it in store, tied it really quick and was immediately convinced. Plus, it is a pretty color!!!

This is the best computer I have worked with. When the lights are off, I am able to see my keys, it runs smoothly and has a great battery life. This computer will help me succeed as a new student at college!

i like how easily accessible the laptop is its so lightweight and the keyboard feels identical to a macbook i really like the color and the feel of everything.

MS Surface laptop 13 1st edition is a little power house with or 16GB Go Ram and 512GB Ram and 21 hours battery is perfect for my work and plan and take along. Took a star a the limited port.

Smooth clean look, amazing battery life, quick connection, and lightweight (great for transportation)

very good laptop for college students starting out, use your financial aid to get one;) Outstanding battery life and very simple, compared to apple laptops

Lightweight and easy to use. Love the color option

The touch screen works amazing and so does the mouse pad. The life battery is also a nice feature but if for playing games like the sims 4, it freezes up sometimes.

This computer has been a lifesaver for my college classes! My old computer was so outdated that I was struggling to keep up, especially in my engineering class. This new one handles all the software and demands of the course without a hitch. I can actually do my assignments now without wanting to throw my computer out the window! Definitely worth the investment for any student needing a reliable machine

This laptop is my work from home laptop and I use it everyday. The price for this gaming laptop was by far the best. Thank you

I love the Microsoft surface because it’s easy to use and high end (to me) for a good price! As much as I wanted a Mac it isn’t feasible in my line of work or school! This Surface laptop is small, but mighty!

Amazing I’m able type easily it has touch screen my favorite part !

Great computer for daily work and college very smooth fast working great

This computer is my 3rd Microsoft and the best yet! Its easy to maneuver, light enough to carry around, but sturdy to feel like a workhorse. I love this laptop!!

TLDR: A lightweight, premium feeling laptop that offers impressive battery life. While not the most powerful, it has enough for nearly any day-to-day task. CONNECTIVITY 1 x USB-A 2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 with Display Out) 1 x Headphone KEY SPECS 8C / 8T ARM Processor 16GB RAM 512GB nVME PROS Exceptionally Lightweight Excellent Battery Life Crisp / Clear Display CONS ARM Processor is new, and not all apps supported SSD and RAM are not replaceable Wish it was a 2-in-1 USE The Surface Laptop has plenty of resources to support nearly any day-to-day task. The Snapdragon processor is extremely energy efficient, far better than any Intel or AMD processor I’ve used to date. Snapdragon has done an excellent job at managing power consumption. Microsoft claims up to 16hrs of battery life while web browsing, I’ve reached 14 without much effort. The Surface comes with 16GB of RAM. Plenty for almost any multi-tasking needs. Teams calls, spreadsheets, presentations, even multiple browser tabs open with all the above fail to slow the Surface. The display is crisp and clear. I’ve used other Surface laptops in the past and have always admired their displays. This laptop is no different. The glossy touchscreen does attract fingerprints, but I can’t fault the display’s color and sharpness. Sharper than many other laptops at this size, with this resolution. I didn’t see the pixel density in the specs, but it must be high as you can’t make them out in text or images. CONS The new ARM Snapdragon processors, while energy efficient, are unique. There are still some apps that don’t handle the ARM architecture correctly. Those apps are getting fewer and farther between, but you occasionally run into some. For example, the freeware I used to test the CPU and RAM requires a different installer than an x86 or x84 installer. For the most part, Windows will “sandbox” most software allowing support using an x86 or x64 app to run on an ARM processor. But, like I said, there are still some apps that don’t play correctly with ARM and Windows together. I wouldn’t consider it a deal breaker, but if you have a specific application that absolutely must use, I would definitely check compatibility. The RAM and SSD are not user replaceable. I hate how manufacturers are moving on to this trend. Especially, the SSD. Its one of the most frequently used and/or failure-prone parts in any computer system. The ability to replace this part would be awesome. Not so anymore. Nor can you swap it out if you run out of storage and need to expand. FINAL THOUGHTS The Surface makes a nice day-to-day laptop for all but the most power users. It is lightweight, has a pixel dense screen, and very good fit and finish. Would I buy this if I were a video or photo editor? No. There isn’t enough processing power. However, for nearly 95% or more of the daily tasks, you would be hard to find a better, lighter entry. Not to mention, because it’s a Microsoft branded product, it includes the full Office suite as well. RECOMMENDED