Testseek.com have collected 140 expert reviews of the Microsoft Surface Laptop G1 13.5-inch and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft Surface Laptop G1 13.5-inch.
December 2013
(82%)
140 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(86%)
3048 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Bright
High-res touchscreen
Fantastic keyboard and trackpad
Speedy performance
Great battery life
Beautiful aluminum design with a premium build – no flexing
Ready to take a fair amount of punishment while going from classroom to classroom
Large trackpad and spacious ergonomic keyboard
Great performance
Bold color options with a matching colored m
Excellent display and battery life
Striking design
Solid aluminum shell
Quiet even under load
Captivating design
Bright and colorful display
Comfortable keyboard
Very good battery life
Nearly instant face recognition login
Light and thin body
Promised 14
5 hours battery life
Uses same charger/dock
Surface Pen
And Surface Dial as Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book
Comfortable keyboard and palm rest
The Surface Laptop has a slim
Modern design and comes in a selection of cool colors. Battery life is very good
And the keyboard and touchpad are both excellent
Handsome
Considered design
Freedom from dongles
Performance and battery life are solid
Easy upgrade route to Windows 10 Pro
Free upgrade to Windows 10 Pro
Great balance of power and thinness
Beautiful touchscreen
Display is gorgeous indoors
The Alcantara-covered keyboard doesn't get dirty too easily
Battery life is good both on Windows 10 S and Pro
Speakers are underneath the keyboard but they still sound incredible
Very accurate colors and grayscale before calibration
Bright display backlight
Excellent black levels
Excellent construction quality
Rigid design
Nearly full sRGB coverage
Unique Alcantara texture
Above average speakers
Windows Hello support
Pal
Excellent design
Comfortable keyboard and trackpad
Gorgeous screen
Incredible battery life
The editors didn't like
Apps restricted to Windows Store unless you upgrade to 10 Pro
No SD card slot
No USB-C port
$50 to upgrade to Win 10 Pro in 2018
Pricing is reasonable but not quite student-friendly
No USB-C
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Cloth-covered keyboard deck poses questions about durability
Subpar
Soldered-on storage
Base model ships with just 4GB of RAM
Noticeable keyboard flex
SSD on the slow side
Fan can get loud
Colors cost extra
Windows 10 S has several limitations
No USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 ports
Locked to Windows Store apps and Edge web browser
Windows 10 Pro is a paid upgrade after promotional period
The included Windows 10 S operating system can only install preapproved apps by default (but it's upgradable). The long-term life of the fabric covering remains a question. The cooler colors are only available in more expensive configurations
And the por
No USB-C limits futureproofing
$1
299 version is the minimum spec worth considering
Windows 10 S is very locked-down
Few apps on Windows 10 S
Alcantara fabric requires care and maintenance
No SD card slot or USB-C
4GB RAM for $999 is expensive
The display is reflective and wobbly
A single USB Type-A port isn't enough at all
No Type-C isn't future-proofing the device
No USB type-C
Thunderbolt 3
SIM
SD reader
Kensington Lock
Or fingerprint reader
Bottom of base can become very warm under heavy processing load
Chassis reverberates noticeably during audio playback
Aesthetically beautiful, Great audio, User-friendly design, Light and thin
Windows 10 S is mildly inconvenient, Display is a bit warm/dim, Mid-range processing, Alcantara may get dirty
"As it stands, the Surface Laptop is a significant threat to Apple's position as the de facto college laptop, and the best Surface product I've used to date." ...
Published: 2017-11-27, Author: Ray , review by: gadgetguy.com.au
When only a clam shell will do
Windows 10 S is not for everyone
I like it. I would likely take the free upgrade from W10S to Pro as I am a power user but I can see where it makes sense in education and other environments. Perfect for students!Love the coloursCompetitorsDell XPS 13, HP x360 SpectreTags AustraliaClam sh...
Slim design, Includes the excellent Surface touchscreen, Excellent keyboard and trackpad, Supports Windows Hello face-based login, You can remove Windows 10 S and switch back to the more useful Windows 10 Pro
As good an idea as Windows 10 S is, it's just not practical, Only one USB port, No USB Type C or Thunderbolt, No microSD or SD card slot, Easily scratched
If you don't mind a scuff or two and love the idea of warm and fuzzy keyboard, Microsoft's Surface Laptop is a solid option, provided you get rid of Windows 10 S ASAP and make the move to Windows 10 Pro.We get it, Microsoft, we really do, and grant you th...
Published: 2017-08-08, Author: Ryan , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Abstract: Microsoft have made it even more difficult to choose which Surface product to buy with the release of the revised Surface Pro and the new Surface Laptop. Which one do you buy? Which one is better? Surface Pro. Surface Laptop. Surface Pro. Surface Laptop...
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Published: 2017-06-26, Author: Ray , review by: itwire.com
I like it. I would probably buy the Surface Pro (2017) but then I need uber portability, use as a tablet and the Pro kickstand has never bothered me on planes.At the same time if this was all I could have then I have no complaints. It has a certain je ne...
As a first stab at a proper lightweight notebook, the Surface Laptop is a capable and accomplished offering. It's held back slightly by the omission of USB-C port and the decision to ship it with Windows 10 S, but it's otherwise an absolutely superb devic...
Fair play to Microsoft, the Surface Laptop might sound like a mess on paper but in the cold light of day it's a unique joy to behold.From its classy carpeted aesthetic to its new Windows 10 S operating system, there's a lot that's different about this Sur...
The Surface Laptop has a slim, modern design and comes in a selection of cool colors. Battery life is very good, and the keyboard and touchpad are both excellent
The included Windows 10 S operating system can only install preapproved apps by default (but it's upgradable). The long-term life of the fabric covering remains a question. The cooler colors are only available in more expensive configurations, and the por
While it doesn't necessarily stand out in a crowded field, the Surface Laptop has a great design and is a solid, travel-friendly clamshell PC...
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Published: 2017-05-03, Author: David , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Abstract: The Surface Laptop might not have turned many heads if it had been the first mobile computer from Microsoft. It's not as radical and influential as the Surface Pro or as crazy looking as the Surface Book. From afar the silver Surface Laptop looks like som...
