Microsoft · 2024
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7
13.8 inch, Snapdragon X Elite
On Windows this is one of the best thin-and-light laptops going, with real 15-hour battery and a great keyboard.
from € 1.299 $1,199 RRP
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- Best for office and web work study basic everyday use
- Linux: gaps
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on battery and build, with no category below average.
- Battery 9/10
- Display 8/10
- Build 9/10
- Keyboard 8/10
- Speed 8/10
- Value 7/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Bright 600-nit screen, readable in sunlight
- 120Hz screen, smoother motion
- Light at 1.34 kg
- Long 15h real-world battery
Watch for
- Linux needs significant work on this hardware
- RAM is soldered, no upgrade later
Linux
Linux: significant gaps, expand for details
Not supported · Most documented on ubuntu LTS, with major gaps. Confidence: low · How we score
Specs
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (ARM) |
|---|---|
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB (soldered, not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Screen | 13.8" 2304x1536 @ 120Hz, 600 nitsvery bright, easy in direct sun, smoother scrolling and motion |
| Weight | 1.34 kglight for daily carry |
| Battery | 54 Wh, around 15 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8 inch, Snapdragon X Elite) work with Linux?
- Not cleanly: there are significant gaps, so we don't recommend it for Linux as-is. This is a Snapdragon X Elite ARM device, not x86.
- What does the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8 inch, Snapdragon X Elite) cost?
- RRP is about 1199 USD (1299 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- Is the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8 inch, Snapdragon X Elite) good for office and web work?
- For office and web work we score it 7/10 on value and 8/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8 inch, Snapdragon X Elite)?
- 1.34 kg (2.95 lb). That's light enough for daily commuting.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 54 Wh pack, around 15 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 9/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is soldered, so the 16 GB it ships with is the RAM it dies with. Storage starts at 512 GB on this configuration.
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