Microsoft Surface Laptop Microsoft 13.8" Surface Laptop Copilot+ PC (7th Review
The Surface Laptop Copilot+ PC delivers MacBook-rivaling battery life in a slick package, but its weak GPU and variable price make it a niche pick. Perfect for students, tricky for everyone else.
Overview
The new Surface Laptop Copilot+ PC is Microsoft's big swing at an Arm-based Windows machine. It's powered by the Snapdragon X Elite chip, which promises MacBook-level battery life and solid performance in a sleek, 13.8-inch package. This isn't just another Surface refresh. It's a complete architecture shift, and it's aimed directly at students and professionals who want all-day power without the bulk.
Performance
The Snapdragon X Elite chip is the star here. Its CPU performance is in the 98th percentile, so it handles daily tasks, office apps, and even some light creative work with ease. The 120Hz screen is smooth and the 1TB SSD is plenty fast. But that integrated Adreno GPU lands in the 37th percentile. Don't plan on gaming or heavy video editing. It's a productivity machine, not a powerhouse.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong cpu (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong compact (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong storage (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong reliability (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| Cores | 12 |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | X1 |
| Type | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD |
Display
| Size | 13.800000190734863" |
| Resolution | 2304 |
| Panel | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
Physical
| Weight | 1.3 kg / 3.0 lbs |
| Battery | 54 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home |
Value & Pricing
The price is a moving target, swinging from $800 to $1550 depending on the vendor. At the lower end, it's a compelling deal for the performance and battery life you get. At the high end, you're paying a premium for the Surface design. Shop around. The $800 price point makes it a no-brainer for students, but at $1550, you need to really want this specific form factor.
vs Competition
This laptop lives in a weird spot. It crushes the ASUS Zenbook Duo in battery life and portability but can't touch its dual-screen versatility for multitasking. Compared to the MacBook Pro M4, it's a more affordable way to get similar all-day battery, but you lose out on the Mac's insane GPU power and app ecosystem. And next to gaming beasts like the MSI Vector or Lenovo Legion, it's not even in the same league for performance. It's a specialist, not a generalist.
Verdict
Buy this if you're a student or a business user who lives on battery power and needs a super-portable, well-built machine for web, Office, and streaming. Its weakness in gaming and heavier creative apps means power users should look at the MacBook Pro or a Windows machine with a dedicated GPU. For the right person, though, it's a near-perfect daily driver.