Best Microsoft Surface Laptop (2026): Which Model to Buy or Avoid
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Microsoft’s Surface Line has a product to fit a variety of needs and budgets, including flexible 2-in-1 tablet-laptops.
Key facts
- After years of incremental upgrades, Microsoft made some proper changes with the Surface Laptop (7th Edition) (7/10, WIRED Recommends), which launched back in 2024
- Microsoft’s Surface Line has a product to fit a variety of needs and budgets, including flexible 2-in-1 tablet-laptops
- Be sure to read their other buying guides for more, including the Best Laptops, Best Cheap Laptops, Best 2-in-1 Laptops, Best MacBooks, and their tips for choosing a laptop
- But now, with the new Surface Laptop 8th Edition and Surface Pro 12th Edition (not to be confused with the Surface Pro 12), they finally have some next-gen silicon to pair with it
Summary
When those 2024 Surface models launched, they were among their favorite devices of the year. The reporter weighed these details, among others, in outlining which Microsoft Surface device is best for every need. Be sure to read their other buying guides for more, including the Best Laptops, Best Cheap Laptops, Best 2-in-1 Laptops, Best MacBooks, and their tips for choosing a laptop. Updated July 2026: the reporter has added a note about the announcement of the Surface Laptop 8th Edition and Surface Pro 12th Edition and the absence of a review program.