Review: Microsoft Surface Laptop

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

Our Verdict

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.

For

  • Great looking
  • Excellent screen
  • Good performance
  • Lightweight

Against

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

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Microsoft's Surface Laptop is perhaps the least exciting of the Surface range for creative professionals. It’s virtually a direct competitor to the Apple MacBook; offering very similar specs, but with the addition of a touchscreen – which can of course be used with the (sold separately) Surface Pen.

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