The new entry-level Surface Laptop 13-inch is last year’s same great hardware with less memory and a higher price.
by Antonio G. Di BenedettoJul 17, 2026, 1:30 PM UTC
Antonio G. Di Benedetto is a reviewer covering laptops and the occasional gadget. He spent over 15 years in the photography industry before joining The Verge as a deals writer in 2021.
Last year, Microsoft’s 13-inch Surface Laptop quickly became one of my favorite thin-and-light Windows notebooks. At $900, it was easy to recommend to anyone wanting MacBook Air–like build quality and battery life on Windows
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