Microsoft - Surface Laptop 2 - 13.5" Touch-Screen - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 256GB Solid State Drive - Black

I love Surface Laptop 2 because it is lightweight and perfect for mobile office use. The other great features I love about this product are : quick power on, task view (so we can continue working wherever we left off earlier), visually stunning graphics, the Outlook e-mail, the ability to sync smartphone, photo app, Bing search engine & paint /drawing app with 3D capability & mixed reality camera app. I gave the score of 4 because the battery depletes quickly ( though I didn’t count the # of hours) and the laptop heats up easily while using.

It is very fast, have a confortable keyword. I love it.

Laptop is good for typing on word, light, easy to use the internet with a touch screen, password protection, has Siri function, and good sped functions.

Lightweight, sleek and stylish laptop. I like the cobalt blue color.response to touch screen is great. Only con is no of ports is too few

Overall this is one great laptop, and an excellent alternative to the MacBook Air or perfect computer for a previous Mac user. My rating is 4.5/5. My Model - Surface Laptop 2, 8GB Ram, 256GB Storage, Core i5 (8th Generation), Matte Black. My background is that I'm a previous Mac user. My last laptop was a 2013 MacBook Air and while I would have loved a new MacBook Air (2018), the keyboard reliability issues were a deal breaker for me, and luckily I'm skilled in both Windows and Mac. Build Quality/Design - Excellent build quality, close to Apple's Macs, although the Macs do feel the slightest bit sturdier, but compared to an HP, Lenovo, Dell or any other windows laptop, this is at the top of the list. An option for metal instead of alcantara would've been nice, but take good care and be a little more careful (and don't get the silver model) and the alcantara should wear well. The look is really nice too, they definitely took inspiration from the MacBooks but instead added a more straight edged design theme overall, and the whole product looks and feels high quality. I really like the inclusion of multiple different colors. I chose the Matte Black due to it being on sale while others weren't, but the Burgundy also looks great, and I love how bright and vivid the Cobalt Blue is. While the Silver presents a more MacBook-like look, I would not go for that one, as the alcantara wears better over time in darker colors. The laptop has a good heft to it without feeling heavy, and is easily portable while offering great lap-ability (something the traditional Surface computers (which are really just tablets) can't really do). Screen - An excellent screen, at 13.5 inches the size is perfect for most, and colors look great, while the 3:2 aspect ratio is great for viewing documents and web-pages as there's more vertical space available. The screen can also be used as a touchscreen (if you're into that) but overall very good and comparable to most current laptops. Bezels aren't the smallest or the thickest, but overall good and a nice in-between. Ports/Charging - Here's the mixed bag for the laptop that most users/perspective buyers find fault with. One USB-A, a Mini-Display Port (Do people still use these anymore?) and a a headphone jack, that's it. While I don't use any USB-C devices or need a port for them, I can see how many would be upset by this as USB-C offers great versatility and power. The USB-A port is a nice convenience, especially when sharing documents with other computers/users, but the mini-display port should have definitely been a USB-C port instead to be more useful. I can't remember the last time I used a mini-display port to be honest and doubt many know what it really is. Charging is very similar to Apple's MagSafe 1 in which its magnetic. The charger does seem a little flimsy but the design is similar to Apple in which it will disconnect if stepped on adding a feeling of security. I do wish it were on the left side of the computer though, but that's just a personal preference. Keyboard/Trackpad - The keyboard is the one thing previous or current Mac owners will fall in love with. Unlike current Apple keyboards, the keys feel great and are full of excellent travel and feel, and good back-lighting. The keystroke is predictable and overall its super easy to type on this computer unlike the new Macs for some users. The trackpad is a typical Windows trackpad, in that its overall precise and the size is average, but Apple's current trackpads are still the benchmark in that they can be clicked anywhere and at any firmness of clicking while offering different levels of feedback. Gestures and scrolling do feel a little more awkward and less smooth than on a Mac, but that is mainly due to Windows and not the computer itself. The inclusion of an FN on/off key is genius as I tend to prefer to use the FN keys for buttons like volume, playback and brightness, etc. but when needing them for actual FN functions (like f1, f2, etc.) its really convenient. Software - Windows 10 is probably getting close to Windows 7 levels of perfection, at least in my opinion. When I got my MacBook Air, I remember that the disaster of Windows 8 had just been released, and that was one defining factor of why I went for the Mac. Thankfully the start screen is not an entire page but just a menu again, and navigating the file system has been easy for me. I haven't found much fault with Windows 10 other than the annoying automatic updates. Mac users likely will need more time to adjust to a new OS, but overall it isn't too difficult to use or adjust to. Price - Like a MacBook the price of the Surface Laptop is high. Truthfully I would not recommend ever paying the full $1299 my model costs, but instead wait until a sale comes around and pick up the device much cheaper, like I did, paying $999, instead of the full retail price of $1299. Those deals while not too frequent, make the pricing easier to swallow, and make you feel better about yourself and your wallet. Overall this laptop is truly great, with its superb build quality and design, amazingly predictable and easy keyboard and other little touches, not only making it a great choice for many Window's users, but also any Mac users wanting/needing to switch and find something a little reminiscent of their MacBook.

I have spent a few days with this laptop and I must say that it is a gorgeous laptop. The surface laptop 2 is the perfect laptop for most people. It is a great device for everyday use to work in MS Office, check email, webs surfing and some moderate video or photo editing. I purchased this laptop for my work needs and it covers all areas that I need it for. I had the SP6 and while I loved that device, this was the better fit for me. I loved the experience that I had with the surface pro 6, it was fast, light, portable and versitile. However, when I removed it from my 27" HP monitor, it showed its one real drawback. The screen size! The screen is gorgeous and amazing to look at, however, when using MS Office the lack of screen size makes everyday use a bit challenging. I needed something that was just a portable as the SP6 and offered the same gorgeous display in an elegant design. That is where the Surface Laptop 2 comes in. I love the 3:2 aspect ratio screen and the 13" is perfect when wanting to work at a coffee shop on the couch. You just get so much more viewing area and that to me was enough to make the switch to the Surface Laptop 2. The performance is the same as the SP6 and I have experienced slightly better battery life with the SL2. The alcantara keyboard is holding up well, although this is something that I am going to be very cautious about since I purchased the black model. I just loved the color and design on this color SL2 over the silver, blue and burgundy. Only time will tell how the alcantara will hold up and from my extensive reviews, it should hold up just fine. The black SL2 is just gorgeous and an amazing well crafted laptop. The typing experience on the SL2 is just far better then what I was experiencing on the SP6. The keyboard is solid and has great key travel, it feels just well build and makes sending emails and using MS Office just a joy. I did like the SP6 type cover, although after using it for over two weeks, I just hated the hollow sound that keyboard made. I am always on the phone and my clients could hear me typing when I was taking notes. It is a small annoyance, but enough for me to consider the SL2 typing experience. The speakers are also a huge plus on the SL2. They are LOUD!! Sound amazing and I find myself playing music on here more than on any other device I have (bluetooth speaker or iphone). So far, I am incredibly happy with my purchase of the SL2 laptop. I am looking forward to using it extensively for work and personal use. Another reason why I went with the SL2 over the SP6 was that I was hearing rumors that the SP6 was going to get a major refresh in 2019. I could see that happening as the form factor of the surface pro has been mainly unchanged for a number of years now. The SP6 could use thinner bezels, updated ports and a slightly better typecover/typing experience. With that said, it was another reason for me to switch to the SL2 over the SP6. I will look to buy a new Surface Pro device once it is refreshed as I loved it that much, but for right now in 2018, the SL2 just made more sense for me. I can't wait to see what else Microsoft has up its sleeve in 2019.

This laptop is really light, really fast, and is great if you're a student or just want something portable and compact that still looks and feels great. Even while carrying in a Spek sleeve,(definitely recommend getting a sleeve or case for this laptop!) it still fits in my backpack with room for textbooks, notebooks and more with some space to spare. Typing experience is wonderful on this and the keys feel perfect, and are very quiet. The Alcantara makes for really comfortable typing and after a month, the Burgundy color shows no signs of palm marks or oil from my hands. The aspect ratio is great for productivity, as I can comfortably fit nearly full textbook pages and word documents on the screen simultaneously. The port selection is not a huge deal if you don't plug in lots of stuff. I only use USB A flash drives and head phones, so the lack of USB C hasn't affected me much. Battery life has been good so far. I can easily stretch the battery life over a few days, using it for about 2-4 hours per day. Aesthetically, this computer looks great and the Burgundy color is beautiful. The shiny Microsoft logo is pretty appealing and have received compliments on the look of this computer. The touch screen works great, and supports the Surface Pen. While it isn't the same experience to write with as the Surface Pro, you can still make it work and works well to highlight sentences in textbooks etc and take brief notes. I purchased this computer online and had it shipped to the store, and noticed that it had a small black scrape on the back hinge(straight out of the box) which is noticeable when the laptop is closed. The box was quite damaged and had a hole in it. It was sold out by the time I could actually exchange the product (when I picked it up) and I didn't want to settle for a different color, so I decided to keep it. Overall, this is a great product with excellent build quality. It's a head turner for sure and works like a charm. Snappy, beautiful body and display, and wonderfully portable.

The Surface Laptop 2 really hits some high marks in it's category: For Reference: I use this laptop for Microsoft Office, web browsing, video watching and music/podcasts. All of my points are centered around that context. 1) Display - Sharp, bright and beautiful colors! Great for reading, writing or watching whatever you're interested in. 2) Keyboard - The keyboard is the best. The Alcantara material makes for the best typing experience by keeping the surface comfortable. The keys are well placed and have great feedback. Awesome for anyone who types a ton for their job or hobby. 3) Battery life - Pretty good for a laptop, but this is HEAVILY dependent on what programs one is using. I get 8 hours easily and have touched 10 hours in battery saving mode. 4) Weight - It's light. Go in store and feel one for yourself. I have no issues carrying the laptop around one-handed, if needed. I do travel sometimes and it's nice to have something that isn't heavy. 5) Windows 10 - As a former Macbook Pro user, I love where Windows 10 has come in the last few years. The Surface line really shows off Windows 10 and how it should run. If you're an Apple user and need/want a Windows machine, but want a similar experience to what Apple provides, get a Surface product. 6) Trackpad - It's the best on any Windows computer I've ever used. 7) Ports - USB-A, Mini-display port, Surface connector. Honestly, this is the weakest part of the laptop. I think the right choice should've been: USB-A, USB-C and Surface Connector. Microsoft really missed the mark by adding the Mini Displayport. If I'm going to have to buy an adapter, at least allow the port im plugging the adapter into do other things besides output video. Overall: 9/10. The over experience has been fantastic with my only real gripe being the addition of a mini displayport instead of a usb-c. I absolutely recommend this to anyone looking for a simple laptop for Office, web browsing and general content consumption, but want a well-built computer for moderate-heavy use.