Surface Laptop 13in review: Microsoft’s cheaper, more compact Windows 11 machine

Cut-down version of top Windows 11 AI notebook offers premium experience in smaller and less expensive package

Microsoft's latest Surface Laptop is smaller and cheaper, managing to condense most of what is great about its larger siblings into a more compact frame without compromising too much on power.

The Surface Laptop 13in joins the current seventh-generation Laptop 13.8in and 15in that were launched in the summer last year. It sits at the bottom of the premium pile in price, costing from 899 (1,099/$900/A$1,699), but above the Laptop Go 3, which is likely to be phased out.

Screen: 13in LCD 1920 x 1280 (178 PPI)

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (8 core)

RAM: 16GB

Storage: 256 or 512GB

Operating system: Windows 11 Home

Camera: 1080P front-facing

Connectivity: wifi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB-A, 2xUSB-C (3.2), headphones

Dimensions: 285.7 x 214.1 x 15.6mm

Weight: 1.2kg