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Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4"

29.7 Developers Score
12.4" Intel Core i5 1035G 4GB RAM 64GB SSD
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Price CA$451
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Microsoft Surface Pro 1796 2017

22 Developers Score
0 Intel Core i3 7300 8GB RAM 256GB SSD
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Microsoft Surface Pro 1796 2017 laptop
Price CA$299
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" V4C-00002 Platinum 2022

13.1 Developers Score
13.5" Intel Core i5 8GB RAM 256GB SSD
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" V4C-00002 Platinum 2022 laptop
Price CA$485
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Best Laptops under CA$1,500 for programming and development

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Ed Platinum 2024

74 Developers Score
13.8" Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 16GB RAM 512GB SSD Snapdragon Qualcomm Adreno
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Price CA$1,436
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Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro Platinum 2024

63.6 Developers Score
13" Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 16GB RAM 256GB SSD Qualcomm Adreno
Why we recommend this ▼

The Snapdragon X Plus 10-core chip and 13-inch 2560x1600 120Hz OLED display power AI-accelerated Copilot+ features with 14-hour battery life in a 0.90kg tablet. Its detachable design and kickstand shift seamlessly between laptop, tablet, and sketchbook, enhanced by real-time translation and AI noise cancellation for calls. This 2-in-1 suits students and mobile professionals focused on productivity and note-taking, not gaming, due to integrated Adreno graphics.

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Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro Platinum 2024 laptop
Price CA$1,450
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Microsoft Surface 13" Qualcomm

47.3 Developers Score
13" Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 16GB RAM 256GB SSD AMD Integrated Graphics
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Microsoft Surface 13" Qualcomm laptop
Price CA$1,349
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Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" XJD-00001 Platinum 2024

33.6 Developers Score
12.4" Intel Core i5 1235U 8GB RAM 128GB SSD Intel Iris Xe Graphics
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Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" XJD-00001 Platinum 2024 laptop
Price CA$905
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Best Laptops under CA$3,000 for programming and development

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2024

81.7 Developers Score
15" Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 32GB RAM 1024GB SSD Qualcomm Adreno
Why we recommend this

The Snapdragon X Elite 12-core chip delivers extensive battery life and smooth multitasking with 32GB of LPDDR5x RAM, while the 15-inch 120Hz PixelSense touchscreen provides a responsive, color-accurate canvas. Its premium aluminum build and AI-accelerated Copilot+ features offer a refined, forward-looking Windows experience at a competitive position for an ARM-based ultrabook. This laptop is best for business travelers and developers who need all-day endurance and instant wake without sacrificing a high-quality display.

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Price CA$2,885
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2024 laptop

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2025

85.4 Developers Score
15" Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 64GB RAM 1024GB SSD Qualcomm X1
Why we recommend this

The Snapdragon X Elite 12-core chip and 64GB of LPDDR5X RAM drive strong AI-assisted multitasking and developer workflows, while the 15-inch 120Hz PixelSense touchscreen provides a smooth, color-accurate canvas. Its premium aluminum build and extensive battery life are paired with versatile connectivity including Wi-Fi 7 and USB4. This laptop is best for developers and business users who need a portable, AI-optimized machine for coding and productivity, but not for anyone requiring discrete GPU performance.

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Price CA$3,372
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