Microsoft Surface Laptop (13.5-inch, 2017)

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...

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.

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.

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

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

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.