Laptops · Ranked #11 of 43 · Best for Windows on Arm

Microsoft Surface Laptop (7th Edition)

Name: Microsoft Surface Laptop (7th Edition)
Brand: Microsoft

Well liked

Average of 7 professional reviews

6 of 7 recommend it · broad agreement

Where the 7 reviews landedRange 66–95

5060709010084 avg

Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 83.6 · 4 printed, 3 estimated · printed scores only: 86

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7 professional reviewers tested the Microsoft Surface Laptop (7th Edition), and 6 recommend it. Most praised: battery life and performance. Most common complaint: software and app.

Reviewed by IT Pro, KitGuru, CNET and 4 more

The catch: Upgrades are expensive, and Arm app compatibility varies.

Scores range from 65 to 100, and one reviewer reports severe display ghosting..

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What 7 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100

95
IT ProThe outlet's top rating, counted as 95 · Hands-on review · 2025
An editor's note gives it five stars as the best Windows-on-Arm laptop, with stunning battery life and a premium, repairable design, though the top spec is very expensive.
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85
KitGuruHands-on review · 2025
A stylish Copilot+ laptop with stellar battery life, good performance, and a great screen and trackpad.
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84
CNETHands-on review · 2024
A sleek, well-built ultraportable with class-leading battery life and strong Snapdragon performance.
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80
The VergeHands-on review · 2024
Microsoft's Arm-based laptop finally delivers strong battery life and smooth everyday performance, closing the gap with the MacBook Air.
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92est.
Windows CentralNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2025
Reviewer calls the Surface Laptop 7 the clamshell perfected and possibly the best laptop ever, praising the design, input devices, display and Snapdragon X Elite performance and battery life.
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83est.
HardwareZone SingaporeNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2025
Praises the build, design and record-setting battery life, but the high price, especially for memory and storage upgrades, makes it feel like a luxury buy.
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66est.
Laptop MagNo printed score · Hands-on review
Strong performance and battery life, but severe display ghosting, a shallow keyboard and weak graphics leave the reviewer calling it a disappointment that does not earn a spot on the best-laptops list.
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How it compares

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vs Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4)87

Windows Central (2025) picks the Microsoft Surface Laptop (7th Edition).
Fstoppers (2025) picks the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4). Still choose this one if: you want a touchscreen, high-refresh display, USB-A, and prefer Windows.