Customer Ratings & Reviews

I love my Microsoft Surface laptop with touch screen. So easy to use; I thought about buying a mouse but with the touch screen capability and mouse pad I don't feel I really need it. I really like how light weight it is and the color choices are nice. I picked a blue one it is so attractive I don't want to put a cover; I would rather just carry it showing the color. It is compact enough to put in a purse and will not add a lot of extra weight to your purse. Most of all it is very functional and useful for my needs.

—Unboxing, Initial Impressions, Setup— The new Microsoft Surface Laptop Copilot+ PC (gen 7) comes in a beautiful Sapphire finish (a steel blue color) and feels thicker than previous generations, possibly due to the excellent, improved keyboard with longer key travel and a solid feel. The touchpad also boasts haptic feedback similar to newer Macbooks, a welcome addition to the Windows world. The display is sharp and vibrant, and the powerful Snapdragon X Plus processor makes the entire experience smooth and effortless. —Applications on ARM— Windows users, who have long enjoyed application compatibility, now face limitations with ARM64 due to a lack of native apps. While emulation helps, key apps like Google Drive and VPN software lack ARM64 versions. Third-party workarounds exist, and emulation handles most other software. Microsoft's push for more ARM64 hardware from other manufacturers aims to solve this by encouraging developers to create native ARM64 apps. Native third-party ARM64 applications I installed and work great: Google Chrome Firefox VLC (nightly) Packages Tracker Netflix Hulu 1Password (via insider beta) Spotify Zoom Workplace —Performance— The Snapdragon X Plus holds its own against the top-of-the-line i9 desktop CPU. While the i9 beats out the Snapdragon in single-core performance (2369 vs 3134) and multi-core (12423 vs 20507), the Snapdragon's efficiency shines. It delivers similar single-core performance with far better battery life (12 hours vs 30-60 minutes). Even with half the cores, the Snapdragon keeps up in multi-core, exhibiting impressive processing power for a mobile chip. I was able to achieve 6 hours of work with 43% battery remaining, a vast improvement over previous laptops. Overall, the Snapdragon X Plus offers impressive performance with outstanding battery life. —Copilot+PC Features— Microsoft Paint's new AI features, Cocreator and Image Creator, are interesting but have limitations. Both rely on descriptions and generate images based on them, but the results can be hit-or-miss and may not align with your initial sketches. You also need tokens to use Image Creator. Copilot's video conferencing features are more universally useful. It can enhance video calls by seamlessly removing backgrounds, replacing them with images, generating live captions, and translating spoken languages in real-time. These features can improve accessibility and overall video conferencing experiences. —Conclusion— The Microsoft 13.8" Surface Laptop Copilot+PC is a top-of-the-line laptop with a fantastic typing experience, amazing touchpad, clear display, excellent performance, and incredible battery life. Despite some app compatibility issues (mostly due to the ARM64 processor), this laptop is a great choice for most users, and with more ARM64 devices on the market, I expect software compatibility to improve. Overall, Microsoft is pushing the industry forward with innovation in the Surface Laptop Copilot+PC and the ARM64 processor. There will be challenges, but this is a big step in the right direction. I’d like to thank Microsoft for their dedication and innovation. I'm thrilled to experience these amazing new laptops and I’m excited for the future.

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 is a well-built companion for your daily tasks. I expected some unique challenges with the move to Windows on an ARM CPU, but I was pleasantly surprised! With most of my daily applications available on the Microsoft store, I had no concerns about compatibility. That’s not to say that x86 emulation doesn’t have it’s issues, it just wasn’t something I had to deal with on my daily driver. Build Quality: The sleek aluminum chassis feels premium and durable. It is relatively lightweight at just under 3 pounds, making it easy to carry around, whether you’re heading to class or to the coffee shop. Hardware: Display: The 13.8-inch, 120hz, 2K, HDR touchscreen is crisp, bright, and a delight to look at. Keyboard and Trackpad: Typing feels comfortable, and the large precision trackpad is responsive. I’m a fan of the haptic touchpad – no corners cut here. Ports: Two USB-C/USB 4 ports, one USB-A, a headphone jack, and a surface connect port cover your connectivity needs. Upgradeability: The bottom cover can be easily removed with just 4 screws under the feet. The only user upgradable component is the M.2 SSD. That being said, the unit itself appears to be highly repairable compared to other laptops in its class. 3. Windows with Copilot: The Surface Laptop 7 runs Windows 11, and the addition of Copilot+ features is intriguing. The Snapdragon X Plus supports advanced AI capabilities with it’s dedicated NPU. Expect smooth multitasking, thanks to 16GB of RAM and the snappy SSD. 4.Performance: Everyday tasks—browsing, streaming, and document editing—are a breeze. General photo editing and casual gaming? No problem. For more heavy-duty workloads, it holds up, but do not expect workstation-level performance. The Surface Laptop 7 is a great daily driver for my typical workloads. Windows is snappy, the ARM SOC sips power, and having direct access to a dedicated NPU makes me excited for future possibilities. If you value portability, build quality, battery life, and a touch of AI magic, this notebook should be on your potential buy list.

In terms of hardware, the new Surface laptops, especially in the blue color is just a beautiful. From the sleek aluminum chassis that feels very robust and solid, to the almost bezel less screen, the whole device just feels very high quality. On the entry level models In terms of ports, you get two USB-C and one USB-A port, headphone jack and the Surface magnetic charging port. The only hardware aspect I don’t like is the lack of physical privacy filter for the webcam. You can turn it off in the software, but I prefer the physical slider that some laptops have. This just gives you the reassurance that it truly is off and if turned on remotely it’s blocked by the slider. Beautiful hardware means nothing if it doesn’t have the performance and even in base form the performance feels very good. I’m not a power user by any stretch of the imagination, but I’ve been very happy with the Snapdragon plus and the 16gb of RAM to handle any multi tasking I’ve thrown at it. I also attribute this to Windows 11 also, as I personally feel the clean and less bloated feel of the OS has truly moved Windows forward. In terms of battery life this is probably the best battery life of any pc laptop I’ve ever used. It truly feels like if you went on a trip and left with 100% charge for a couple of days and forgot your charger, you’d be able to make it till you got back. The big selling point of these new laptops is Copilot+ and it’s a cool feature if you like AI. I personally am not the biggest fan of AI but can see the appeal for some. In my time using it, it proved helpful and accurate with whatever questions I had for it. The Cocreator aspect of AI was pretty neat at creating drawings, I can see this being helpful for people who want to create flyers or other stuff such as this. One of my reservations about AI is the privacy aspect of it and when you start using it, Microsoft states they collect your information with Cocreator for AI safety and security. The new Surface Laptops come wrapped in a beautiful aluminum chassis that feels as nice as anything out there. The new Snapdragon processor along with Windows 11 give you excellent performance and battery life that doesn’t leave you wanting.

With this CoPilot+ PC, am excited to see a powerful laptop with a great battery life and competent performance. I have been optimistic about what has been in the works with AI as these technologies improve, but I’m also suspicious of claims about what AI can actually do. I’m also sensitive to privacy concerns when it comes to sharing personal data. This new chip architecture is supposed to enable on-chip AI, without the need for powerful cloud-based algorithms processing your personal data: Satya Nadella said in an interview, “It’s all being done locally, and that’s the promise.” If that’s the promise, Microsoft has not yet delivered. Hardware: 4/5 Performance: 5/5 CoPilot+ features: 2/5 “It’s all being done locally”: 0/5 Out of the box, this looks like a very nice compact laptop. It’s a lovely shade of blue. It seems like a solid piece of hardware, both elegant and capable. But, like other Surface devices before it, it seems to be unsure of what, exactly, it is. It looks like a compact laptop, and I’m inclined to use the attached keyboard/trackpad as I would any other laptop, and I forget about the touchscreen. But then when I remember the touchscreen (which is really nice), I wonder why there’s a keyboard and trackpad getting in the way, and I wish the screen were better supported so it doesn’t bounce around on its hinge when I touch it. Additionally, it’s lighter than the largest laptops, but at nearly 3 pounds it’s heavier than many other Surface devices. It’s also heavier than my MacBook Air. Here are some random pros and cons with the hardware design: + Seems sturdy overall + Three USB ports give decent flexibility - The touchscreen is awkward to use when the hinge flexes under slight pressure. I feel like I want to hold it with my other hand, which is also awkward. - Trackpad clicking is an interesting combination of mechanical movement and haptic feedback. Usually it feels great but sometimes it won’t register a click unless I take my finger off it entirely and start over. + Battery life is great; a full day’s work on a single charge, depending on what you’re doing. - Comes with a 40w charger with a proprietary magnetic connector. But + it will receive a charge from a standard USB-C charger. + The Snapdragon processor can do heavy lifting without breaking a sweat. Even after a 90 minute Zoom meeting, the device was barely warm to the touch. + It also does a perfectly capable job with video-intensive applications and games. One of the big selling points of this device is the neural processing capabilities of these new Snapdragon chips. I think a lot of the value here will come from third-party software that can take advantage of this. Microsoft mentioned, for example, Adobe suite software that will do complex image manipulation using the Snapdragon’s NPU. Out of the box, though, Microsoft offers us CoPilot+, a set of tools integrated into Windows that claim to offer new functionality that is only possible with the on-chip processing power of these CoPilot+ PCs. I tried a few of these functions to see how well they work. Live Caption translations in real time: This feature is the one that impressed me the most from the new CoPilot+ offerings, in terms of potential utility. When I turned on Live Captions, I got a message saying “Getting ready to show live captions translated into English…” with no indication of what it was doing or how long it would take. I assume it was downloading language-specific translation models, so I came back 10 minutes later. The message hadn’t changed. I waited another 30 minutes, and then finally it started doing stuff. In fact, before I even realized what was happeneing, it started giving me live captions of a YouTube video I was watching. I was also able to have it listen to the device’s microphone, and it started captioning my voice and other voices in the room. I tried speaking the few words of French and/or Spanish that I know, and even with my terrible accent it generally figured out what I was trying to say and dutifully translated (almost) everything to English. I played some other videos, and it would get a little confused with background music, but for the most part it did a pretty passable job. I could definitely see using this for taking written notes during a meeting (edit: actually nope; there’s apparently no way to save the text as a transcript) or for conversing in real time with someone who is speaking a language I’m not familiar with. And, importantly, all the processing appears to occur on-device, so I don’t need an Internet connection and I don’t need to worry about privacy issues when I’m using this feature. Windows Studio Effects: These are a set of adjustments that can be made to the front-facing camera. Effects include blurring the background, adjusting light levels, apply a creative filter to make your image look cartoony, and adjust your eyes to make it appear like you’re looking at the camera when you’re looking at the screen. I’ve seen that some people often use the blur background option that has been built into Zoom for years, so this option could be useful sometimes. It’s a more refined, more accurate version of the feature I’ve seen before. The eye contact option seemed intriguing, but the only change I noticed is that it makes my eyes look unusually large. The other effects seem like fun party tricks, but I don’t think I’d ever have a use for them in a work setting. Image and text generation with Cocreator in near real-time: A new button in Microsoft Paint offers a feature that has made for some very impressive demos that I’ve seen on the web. But when I tried it, I was not impressed. Maybe I wasn’t holding it right, I don’t know, but it uses some generative AI to generate an image based on a drawing and a text description I provide. I tried 3 or 4 different creative ideas, but despite various attempts over half an hour or so I couldn’t get any usable output. Most often the algorithm would fail to get any hints of my intent from either my prompt or my drawing. For example, I tried to draw two people in a canoe on a river; the output often gave me 3 people or 1 person, and didn’t pick up on any details I tried to include illustrating the river or the shore. As I progressively included more detail in my drawing, the output became more accurate, but it was never better than my drawing was to start with. The worst part of this feature was that it immediately stopped working if I turned off my wifi, belying the promise that the generation was being done on the device. There have been a number of other features that have been talked about that are made possible through the neural processing capabilities of the new Snapdragon processors, and I wasn’t able to try them all. I’m sure some of them may be useful. The live translation is a testament to the possibilities of this new hardware architecture. However, Microsoft is either slow to implement some of these or still relies heavily on cloud-based processing for some or all of the work. Microsoft may also be misleading or less than forthcoming regarding what processing is done on device, what is done in the cloud, and how far my data are being shared. So I remain skeptical of what is actually going on here, of where my data are being sent, of what information Microsoft is collecting from me under the guise of “improving” their services, and whether I’ll ever be able to rely on these generative AI models to provide outputs that are useful for any real-world application.

Fast, sleek, and reliable! Perfect for work and streaming, battery lasts all day and the display is gorgeous. Highly recommend!

I love this laptop. I bought it for college and have been using it for about 2 months now and it is very portable and not heavy. It has such a good battery life which is what I was looking for in a laptop as the school rentals were the worst because the battery would drain in like 2 hours. Face ID and touchscreen is the best and it has such an easy and sleek design!

I've had this laptop for about a month now, and I have no complaints. Prior to this, I had a 16 inch HP laptop that was insanely heavy and essentially had to be plugged in at all times after a year of use (a constant issue I had faced with HP laptops). Now that I have this laptop, I must admit that its much easier to carry around and much more comfortable to use in general, as the battery has lasted me much longer--- even after days of intermittent use. The higher price point of the laptop is honestly worth it. With this computer come many good features, including high camera quality and ability for multitasking. One of my biggest concerns was being able to access programs like ChimeraX and not have the battery be totally drained from using it while also switching between apps. Overall, I'd say this computer is really great for anyone who is planning on using it for schoolwork or remote work. In my opinion, this laptop is Microsoft's closest attempt at recreating the Macbook, as the weight, dimensions, and features are comparable.

I have always used Microsoft Windows as my favorite operating system but have not had a Surface laptop in many years. I was thrilled to find out about the new AI Surface Laptop enhanced with Copilot+. I chose the Sapphire color for the new Surface and was blown away with how beautiful it was in person. I realized it had been many years since I had any laptop that was not the standard silver color, so the Surface immediately stood out. My friends also commented on how beautiful the color was and how nice the display appeared on it. I did notice that even though the laptop color was amazing that fingertip marks did e up being noticeable on the lid from usage but would wipe away with a microfiber cloth. I had read all the specs Microsoft shared about the product before releasing it to the public and I was curious how fast the Surface would operate with the Snapdragon X Plus chip with 10 cores and a Neural Processing Unit. I have to say that after I quickly did the initial setup, I realized that the system worked quicker than what I was used to. I was also drawn to this model because it had plenty of storage with the 512GB SSD. A new feature that I found after setting up my Surface was the new Windows Hello security feature which lets you setup signing in with a PIN or with your biometrics information. I chose to use my facial recognition since it would be faster than me trying to make the entries on the keyboard. I was surprised how accurate and much quicker it was for me to get past the normal sign on area with the device validating via the webcam that I was truly the person who installed the biometric data. I decided to research the new feature and was thrilled to find out how much more secure the Windows Hello security was than the standard methods adding to the encryption methods as well. Overall, I cannot say enough good things about how much the device has matured since my previous experience, but it has spoiled me from going back to regular laptops.

I am a windows guy through and through and have eagerly awaited the day that I would be able to have a laptop with solid battery life and not have to be tethered to the outlet or a power bank. That day has finally arrived and it could not have come sooner as I was starting to think that I would have to switch to Apple just to get a laptop that could keep up with me. Now for those who follow Microsoft as a company and all that they do and have accomplished should already know that this is not anything new as they have tried previously with Windows RT and they made some grand promises that never panned out. This time around though I think that it will work as there are more developers working with Microsoft and from my time with my Surface 7, I think that Microsoft will deliver this time around. :::Initial Impressions::: Sapphire Blue! That is the device I chose and I love it so much, even the box it comes in matches the color of the device. It is a little disappointing though that Microsoft did not make matching chargers missed opportunity there. Upon opening the box, it is pretty much what you expect the device, power cord & documentation. Opening the laptop, it powered on just by opening it much like a Chromebook would. This is very much the usual Windows setup & experience that you would expect the only big difference here is that you will not find X86 internals. What you will find under the hood is an ARM chip made by Qualcomm. :::General Thoughts::: You might be wondering so what is the big deal with these devices, why are they being hyped so much and who is this for? Like I mentioned earlier this is Microsoft’s answer to what Apple is doing with their M-line of processors that power all their devices. These devices are brought to the market with promises of better battery life, AI enabled features that aid you in whatever you may need assistance with. I tried co-pilot and co-creator with paint it made a beautiful work of art with my nonexistent art skills. Now who is this exactly for? Now this is best for the casual everyday user like a student or professional who would rely heavily on the Office suite of applications. The biggest issue you will face is that not all applications will run on this device or the Snapdragon Elite because developers need to add support for ARM powered devices. You will find YouTube videos of individuals testing out what works and what does not. I would say that this should not deter you from looking at or picking one of these up because I most certainly have been enjoying my time with my Surface. It is only a matter of time before X86 emulation gets better, efficient, and more apps have ARM support. Individuals who want to game on these devices can but do not expect it to outperform a gaming laptop with NVIDIA or AMD graphic’s it is not capable of that yet but may possibly be able to do so in the future. Android phones are a testament to that if you stop and look at the high-end devices and the games that run on it then I would say that Windows on ARM is looking good and it has a bright future ahead. As far as hardware in concerned you get two Variants the Snapdragon Plus & Elite. They are similar but with minor differences between the two. The design of the SL7 is like past iterations so you know it is a quality device. It feels good to hold and has some heft. The trackpad has been improved and feels amazing in comparison to my Surface Pro 9, the keyboard is good and responsive and backlit it gets plenty bright, the screen is amazing and the usual 3:2 ratio. Battery life is amazing in my use, some light gaming, work, and media consumption I easily got 15 hours with Spotify, co-pilot, co-creator, cloud gaming on Gamepass and a few other apps opened. You get the 39W charger included but I have the 67W charger and that is the way to go for a quick charge. :::Pros & Cons::: Pros: - Amazing battery life - Quiet - Same windows experience - Love Sapphire Blue! Cons: - Not every app is ARM compatible - No light indicator when charging via USB C - Cannot install games on this device with Native app Gamepass :::Closing thoughts::: I did not touch on specifications because these are not Intel or AMD devices and there are only two choices with minor differences but both provide comparable experiences. I am looking forward to what Microsoft & Qualcomm can do here it is off to a good start and I might just end up picking up a surface pro-11. I love my SP9 and all that it had to offer. Microsoft, please bring back the surface Headphones they were amazing. Imagine an AI powered set of headphones please make it happen. :::TL;DR::: Microsoft is experimenting again and has made some big changes that will change how you work, play, and do everyday tasks. Pick one up and check it out for yourself.

I was honestly worried about 2 things: 1. The screen size being 13.8 2. buying the plus version with only 16gb of ram. I was blown away by how fast this machine is. The screen size is perfect and the machine really flows. I was running over 15 tabs in chrome while I was listening to spotify and doing light programming and it didnt even break a sweat. battery life has been solid at about 8 ish to 9 hours on 70% brightness. Very very happy with my choice.

I recently purchased the Microsoft Surface Pro Copilot+ PC, and I'm thoroughly impressed. The 12" touchscreen is vibrant and responsive, making it perfect for both productivity and media. The new Snapdragon X Plus chip delivers smooth performance, and with 16GB of memory, multitasking is a breeze. The 256GB UFS storage is fast and reliable, keeping everything snappy. Its sleek platinum design feels premium, and the device is super portable. Overall, it's a powerful, modern 2-in-1 that's perfect for work on the go. Highly recommended!

I had a Surface Pro7 for about 7 years. I loved the longevity of it, but didn't love how the screen detached from the keyboard, so you had to be sitting at a desk to use the laptop since the screen didn't sit up on it's own. When looking for a new laptop, I knew I wanted to get another laptop in the Surface family and this laptop is perfect! The battery life lasts a minimum of two days, even with constant use, but lasts up to a week if you're not using it often. I wanted a laptop that could run some simple games like Minecraft and Stardew Valley with no lag and not have the laptop overheat, and it runs the games perfectly! I don't have anything I don't like about this laptop, it's truly my dream, plus it's my favorite color! Highly, highly recommend.

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 is an attractive and well-rounded device that blends portability, performance, and sleek design. Design and Build Quality The Surface Laptop 7 exudes a premium feel with its aluminum chassis, which is both lightweight and stylish. The addition of the Alcantara fabric on some models adds a unique touch, though it may not age as gracefully as the all-metal unibody of a MacBook. Display The 13.8-inch PixelSense display is a standout feature with its 3:2 aspect ratio and sharp resolution (2256 x 1504). Colors are vibrant, and the touchscreen capability gives it an edge for creative tasks. Performance Powered by Intel’s 10th Gen processors, the Surface Laptop 7 delivers solid performance for everyday tasks, including multitasking and light creative work. Battery Life Microsoft advertises up to 11.5 hours of battery life, but real-world use typically lands closer to 8-9 hours, depending on usage. Port Selection One of the Surface Laptop 7’s limitations is its port selection, featuring only a USB-C (without Thunderbolt), a USB-A, and a Surface Connect port. While the inclusion of USB-A is appreciated for compatibility, the lack of m Keyboard and Trackpad The keyboard is comfortable with good travel, though it doesn’t quite match the precision and consistency of the MacBook’s Magic Keyboard. The glass trackpad on the Surface Laptop 7 is smooth and responsive, but it’s slightly smaller and less tactile compared to Apple’s industry-leading Force Touch trackpad. Conclusion The Surface Laptop 7 is a beautiful and functional laptop that shines for those seeking a Windows-based alternative in a premium design. It’s an excellent choice for users who value the flexibility of Windows and touchscreen support, Best For: Students, professionals, and creatives who want a premium Windows laptop.

After two decades as a dedicated Mac user, the Surface Laptop 7 marks my return to the Windows ecosystem, and I must say, it has exceeded all my expectations. I purchased this device specifically for work, as my workplace relies exclusively on Windows PCs, and I am thoroughly impressed. The build quality is exceptional, with a sleek, minimalist design that rivals the MacBook Air. The user experience is intuitive and polished, making the transition from macOS remarkably smooth. Microsoft has truly delivered a top-tier product in terms of design, performance, and functionality. For anyone in search of a stylish, reliable, and powerful Windows laptop, the Surface Laptop 7 is an outstanding choice. It’s a perfect blend of form and function, and I can confidently recommend it without hesitation. You won’t be disappointed.

The computer is fantastic with a lovely sapphire coloe it replcates tge sleekness of a macbook. It had been working very well with fast speed ans grear memory. It even has tge photographic memory that remembers all you info in case you forget. The computer arrived in great condition and i reccomend pick up the computer in store so if theres any issues you can have it checked there immediatley

Sleek, sexy and solid. It’s been a while since I’ve felt this good with my PC. Battery life is a dream, and design is excellent for both form and function. I am no longer anxious when facing my lap top: instead? I fully look forward to it!

I really wanted a touchscreen laptop that also looked very nice and this laptop is definitely that. Sometimes I don’t want to use the mouse so having the touch screen is something I’m very used to. The look of it is so so nice, battery life is pretty prominent. I could use it all day and battery life would sustain it. I’ve had it for barely a month so I don’t know how it will be a year from now. I hope it’ll be worth the pay.

Love it! Had surface pro X & I feel this is an update, personally for me. Color is amazing and the feel is perfect. Performed is amazing, and runs fast!

Runs as it should. Easy setup and transfer. Quick with a clean design. Keyboard has a nice feel and materials appear to be quality. Charges quicky and holds a charge after hours of use.