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Microsoft Surface Laptop (13.5-inch, 2017)

Microsoft Surface Laptop (13.5-inch, 2017)
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alaScore 88

239 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 239 reviews of Microsoft Surface Laptop (13.5-inch, 2017). The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the screen and battery. The portability and performance also get good reviews, but comments are divided on the price.

design, performance, portability, battery, screen

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Microsoft Surface Laptop (13.5-inch, 2017) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Matt Hanson (techradar.com)

Microsoft Surface Laptop review

 

Microsoft's most direct shot at the MacBook yet

Gorgeous design ; Well built ; Great screen ; Very good performance

Windows 10 S is limited ; No USB-C ; Lack of other ports ; Not upgradable

Microsoft continues its winning streak with the brilliant Surface Laptop, which combines a thin and light design with powerful components.

Oct, 2018
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Expert review by : Robert Leedham (stuff.tv)

Microsoft Surface Laptop review

 

A carpeted Chromebook-alike that impresses in almost every way

Fab design ; Windows 10 S works well ; Great battery life

Keyboard is a bit wobbly ; Lack of ports

Microsoft’s first ever laptop is an ultra-portable stunner

Jun, 2017
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Expert review by : Chris Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)

Microsoft Surface Laptop

 

It doesn't have all the ports we'd like but the Surface Laptop has excellent design and mind-boggling battery life. Read more in our full review.

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Expert review by : Creative Bloq (3dworldmag.com)

Review: Microsoft Surface Laptop

 

Microsoft's fabric-laden Surface Studio takes aim at the MacBook.

Great looking ; Excellent screen ; Good performance ; Lightweight

Windows S won't install Creative Cloud ; No Pen included ; Expensive for higher-end models ; Not upgradable

A great looking, light, well-built laptop with a good 13.5-inch touchscreen and decent specs. However, the Surface Book and Surface Pro have more versatility as digital sketchpads.

Sep, 2017
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Expert review by : Kenny Yeo (hardwarezone.com.sg)

Microsoft Surface Laptop: Is this one of the best Windows notebooks?

 

Just how good is Microsoft's first conventional laptop? We find out.

Stylish looks;Unique Alcantara lining;Decent performance;Excellent battery life;Great keyboard and trackpad;Full-size USB port

A little chunky and heavy;No Thunderbolt 3;No full-size SD card reader;7th generation Core processors;Can be pricey

May, 2018
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Expert review by : Tom Warren (theverge.com)

Surface Laptop review: Microsoft’s best MacBook Air competitor yet

 

The new Surface Laptop isn't just a refresh. It's Microsoft's first clamshell laptop with Qualcomm chips inside, and it represents Microsoft's most serious attempt yet at a transition to Windows on Arm. The company's previous efforts at Arm-based...

All-day battery life ; Great performance for most apps ; 16GB of RAM for the base model

Game support is limited ; AI features feel gimmicky ; Emulated apps can hit battery and performance

If you don’t venture beyond the top Windows apps, you’ll probably have a great experience like I did in terms of performance and battery life. For anything more, you’ll need to check to make sure your apps are compatible and run well. If this latest...

Jun, 2024
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Expert review by : David Pierce (wired.com)

Surface Laptop

 

Microsoft build a laptop for right here, right now, and a damn good one at that.

Jun, 2017
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Expert review by : Laptop Mag (laptopmag.com)

Microsoft Surface Laptop Review

 

Captivating design; Bright and colorful display; Comfortable keyboard; Very good battery life; Nearly instant face recognition login ; SSD on the slow side; Fan can get loud; Colors cost extra; Windows 10 S has several limitations ; The Surface Laptop...

SSD on the slow side; Fan can get loud; Colors cost extra; Windows 10 S has several limitations ; The Surface Laptop is one of sexiest laptops ever, and it backs up those great looks with solid performance, long battery life and a top-notch typing...

The Surface Laptop is one of sexiest laptops ever, and it backs up those great looks with solid performance, long battery life and a top-notch typing experience.

Oct, 2018
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Expert review by : Chris Davies (slashgear.com)

Microsoft Surface Laptop Review: The anti-MacBook Pro

 

Microsoft knows how to make sleek hardware. If the Surface Book is handsome but bulky, and the Surface Pro is more minimalistic but suffers a less-compelling keyboard, then the Surface Laptop falls happily in-between. You don't get a fancy detachable...

Handsome, considered design ; Freedom from dongles ; Performance and battery life are solid ; Easy upgrade route to Windows 10 Pro

No USB-C limits futureproofing ; $1,299 version is the minimum spec worth considering ; No SD card slot ; Windows 10 S is very locked-down

Jul, 2017
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Expert review by : Trevor Long (eftm.com.au)

Microsoft Surface Laptop Review - Bringing PC Laptops into the current day

 

I don't think anyone expected the stunning specifications of the MacBook laptop range when Apple came out with their own Apple Silicon to power their

Jul, 2024
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