It more than holds its own against Apple’s MacBook Air
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Overall, I like it.
Surface Laptop 6 (7th Edition).Microsoft
All versions of the Laptop 7 were released for sale on June 18, 2024.
The one I tested retails for $1399.
Microsoft is offering adiscounted Copilot+ PC bundleif you buy direct from them.
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Those thinner bezels flow nicely into rounded display corners, which makes the display feel nicely full.
Brightness, too, is lovely.
The default display is set to Vivid with adaptive color; the screen changes automatically depending on its environment.
The Surface Laptop 7 outside in partial direct sun.Lifewire / S. E. Slack
The 7 uses an IPS touchscreen and LED display panel technology.
I don’t mind the lack of OLED; the screen is bright and clear.
If that’s your scenario, you won’t be disappointed.
The Surface 7 designer, Harry Teng, posing in front of exploded Surface elements showing how thin each element is.Lifewire / S. E. Slack
Well, this laptop can handle demanding workloads at a highly responsive speed.
That can happen, too, without a significant drain on battery power.
The ARMv8 (64-bit) processor is a big part of this equation.
The author and a colleague transported via Surface Laptop 7’s AI capabilities from a meeting to a new destination.Lifewire / S.E. Slack
It also includes the latest security features to help you guard against malware threats and hacking attempts.
But I’m more interested in the actual usability of a product.
It has survived being placed on various surfaces, including boxes, desks, and outdoors in direct sunlight.
Its packaging is made of wood-based fiber, which uses 70% recycled content.
Creators will love Cocreator in the Paint version included in this laptop.
Others, too, will find it useful.
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Who Should Buy a Surface Laptop 7
Everyone except gamers can appreciate this newest Microsoft laptop.
