Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch review

Surface Laptop is the Windows pick for people who care most about battery life. Microsoft's US page lists the 13-inch model with a 6-core Snapdragon X2 Plus processor and up to 22.5 hours of video playback, the longest rating among the laptops we compared. It weighs 2.7 lbs (1225 g) and has a 13-inch 3:2 PixelSense touchscreen at 1920 by 1280, a shape that shows more of a document or spreadsheet than a 16:10 panel. Ports are two USB-C (USB 3.2), one USB-A 3.2 and a headphone jack, and login uses a fingerprint reader. The 13-inch and 13.8-inch models are both listed from $1,199.99; the 13.8-inch steps up to a 120Hz HDR screen, a 10-core or 12-core Snapdragon X2 chip, USB4 and face login, while the 15-inch starts at $1,699.99. Against ASUS Zenbook 14 it costs $400 more and drops HDMI. Buyers who mainly want a long-lasting touchscreen Windows laptop will find the 13-inch version well matched.

Who it is for

Windows users who want the longest battery life

Price

From $1,199.99 for the 13-inch model.

All new 13-inch Laptop available in black. Surface Laptop $1,199.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• 6-core Snapdragon X2 Plus processor
• Up to 22.5 hours of video playback on the 13-inch model
• 13-inch 3:2 PixelSense touchscreen, 1920 by 1280
• Two USB-C (USB 3.2) ports, USB-A 3.2 and a headphone jack
• Weighs 2.7 lbs (1225 g) with a fingerprint reader for Windows Hello

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Longest rated battery on this list at up to 22.5 hours of video playback
• Strength: Touchscreen as standard on every size
• Strength: Also sold in 13.8-inch and 15-inch sizes with 120Hz HDR screens
• Weakness: 13-inch screen is 60Hz, while the 13.8-inch and 15-inch run at 120Hz
• Weakness: 13-inch USB-C ports are USB 3.2, not USB4
• Weakness: Microsoft lists the 15-inch model at $1,699.99

Key facts

• Starting price: $1,199.99
• Processor: 6-core Snapdragon X2 Plus
• Battery: Up to 22.5 hours video playback
• Weight: 2.7 lbs (1225 g)
• Sizes: 13, 13.8 and 15 inches

Where it ranks

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch is No. 4 in our Best Laptops verdict.