Best Microsoft Surface Laptop (2026): Which Model to Buy or Avoid

CommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyThe Microsoft Surface is the flagship PC brand from the brains behind the Windows operating system, aiming to be a meaningful alternative to Apple’s MacBooks and iPads. The two primary models, the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, received an impressive update in 2024, relaunching the lineup with Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chips that finally boasted competitive battery life and performance.Even in 2026, they’re still among the best Windows laptops you can buy. But you’ll still have to decide which model is right for you: the highly mobile Surface Pro 2-in-1 or the traditional (and more affordable) Surface Laptop? Things are even more complicated with the cheaper Surface devices that came out last year. Don’t worry,…

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