Microsoft Surface Laptop (13.5-inch, 2017)

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

Gorgeous design ; Stellar performance ; Excellent battery life

Windows 10 S leaves a lot to be desired ; Disappointing screen

With that annoyance dealt with, we can focus solely on the Surface Laptop’s capabilities as a standard Windows 10 laptop and in that regard, it’s a very positive outlook. Not only is this a gorgeous machine to look at, but it’s also a highly practical...

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.

Best keyboard on a laptop ; The brightness and screen quality is great ; Alcantara finish brings comfort to work

Microsoft Surface 2 is already out ; Windows store needs more apps if it wants people to use 10S

A comfortable to use Windows machine that is well worth the money but only if you’re ready to pay for a generation old processor

2K Display with touch ; Battery life ; Design

Price ; GPU performance

The Surface Laptop is an excellent device for those who like to carry a lightweight notebook, which is powerful and offers an impressive battery life. This device will be for those, who travel a lot with their device and for those who watch a lot of...