

There’s no fingerprint scanner, the bezels are distractingly thick, and Microsoft no longer offers the option of an AMD processor. However, new processor aside, the Surface Laptop 5 feels outdated as a whole (especially when compared to other laptops on the market). On the inside, both sizes come with a 12th-generation Intel processor-you can choose between an i5 or i7 for the 13-inch model while the 15-inch version only comes with the i7. This time around, the USB-C port does come with support for Thunderbolt 4 though, so you can connect it to a 4K monitor and transfer large files at faster speeds. Both come with the same port selection as its predecessor: a USB-A port, a 3.5-mm headphone jack, a Surface Connect Port, and a USB-C port.

As usual, you'll have the choice between a 13.5-inch and a 15-inch model. Microsoft made incremental changes with the Surface Laptop 5. As mentioned, it's available for $200 off at Best Buy and Walmart, but we don't know how long the sale will run.$1,300 at Best Buy (15-inch Surface Laptop 5) Safe to say, the Surface Pro 6 is a great option for those who need a portable laptop for productivity or who just want a relatively powerful device they can take on the road. The device is actually more of a Windows 10 tablet than a laptop, and you will have to buy the much-loved Signature Type Cover separately if you want to use it as a laptop. The Surface Pro 6 is only around 8.5mm thick, which makes it easy to put into a backpack or take on the road with you. Microsoft says you'll get 13.5 hours of continuous video playback on a charge.Īlong with the powerful specs, the device has a nice, slim design. Powering it all is a battery that should last for a full day's work and then some. The laptop has an Intel Core i5 processor built into it, along with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of solid-state storage - so it should be more than powerful enough for most users.

This particular model of the Microsoft Surface Pro 6 has a lot going for it. And now, for a limited time, the Microsoft Surface Pro 6 is on sale for $200 off its normal price, bringing the total down to $699 at Best Buy and Walmart. Microsoft's Surface lineup of 2-in-1 laptops has long been the go-to for those who want a laptop that's sleek and portable, yet still relatively powerful.
