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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8/15 (Snapdragon X2)
Microsoft · Released June 16, 2026

Surface Laptop 13.8/15 (Snapdragon X2)

Microsoft's newest Surface Laptop adds a built-in privacy screen, but prices went up.

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7.9/10What the pros sayVery goodExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
Buying call

Buy the new 13.8- or 15-inch Surface Laptop if you want a slick, rigid Windows laptop with long battery: one test ran 20 hours 2 minutes of video, and reviewers liked the built-in privacy screen, voice focus and repairable design. Skip it if price matters, because reviewers called the price unreasonably high and noted a big increase. The design is largely unchanged, and some Windows apps and games still don't run well on Arm chips.

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Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
LCD
Size
15" (381 mm)
Performance
Processor
Snapdragon X2
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Display15" (381 mm)LCD
ChipsetSnapdragon X2
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the new 13.8- or 15-inch Surface Laptop if you want a slick, rigid Windows laptop with long battery: one test ran 20 hours 2 minutes of video, and reviewers liked the built-in privacy screen, voice focus and repairable design. Skip it if price matters, because reviewers called the price unreasonably high and noted a big increase. The design is largely unchanged, and some Windows apps and games still don't run well on Arm chips.

Best for

Professionals who want a polished Windows laptop with long battery and a privacy screen.

Not for

Budget buyers and gamers.

Main strengthBuilt-in privacy screen
Main weaknessHigh price
Reasons to buy
Built-in privacy screen
About 20 hours of video in one test
Rigid, repairable design
Strong performance for everyday work
Reasons to avoid
High price
Design largely unchanged
Some apps and games struggle on Arm
Measured view7.9/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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CNET7.8/10
Article · Full reviewMicrosoft Surface Laptop for Business (8th Edition) Review: Effective Privacy Screen, Expensive Pricing SchemeMatt Elliott · Jul 2026Read on CNET ↗
Tom's Guide4/5
Article · Full reviewMicrosoft Surface Laptop 8 review: Fast Panther Lake power, shocking priceTony Polanco · May 2026Read on Tom's Guide ↗
PCMag4/5
Article · Full reviewMicrosoft Surface Laptop for Business (13.8-Inch, 5G) Review: An Ace in the Office and the FieldBrian Westover · Feb 2026Read on PCMag ↗
Just Josh · Sep 2026I Hated the Surface Laptop 8… Then She Tried ItWatch on YouTube ↗
Andrew Marc David · Sep 2026Surface Laptop 8th Edition: Intel or Snapdragon...Choose CarefullyWatch on YouTube ↗
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2026-06-16
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