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
People don't ask this question “What laptop should I buy?” that often anymore and for years, I have recommended MacBook Air, even to those who have been on Windows. But the past few years have changed the nature of computing so much that Apple's laptop is...
The Surface Laptop is an excellent device for those who like to carry a lightweight notebook, which is powerful and offers an impressive battery life. This device will be for those, who travel a lot with their device and for those who watch a lot of conte...
Display won't tilt back all the way, Insufficient IO ports, High asking price
A MacBook-level Windows laptop with commendable design, portability, attention to detail, and performance. Get it if you find the asking price acceptable and aren't fazed by a lack of IO ports...
Lightweight and portable, Excellent design, Long-lasting battery, Well-balanced audio output,
Older generation processor, Dire lack of ports, Heats during intensive tasks
The Surface Laptop is a stunner, but beneath that beautiful chassis, is an older generation processor, a paltry amount of internal storage and an integrated graphics, which somewhat reduce the appeal of the device when you factor in the price of the Surfa...
If you don’t mind the premium price tag, the Surface Laptop offers enough for you to really enjoy working or just consuming content on this device. This is what really expect from a laptop in 2018, at least in terms of experience. Clearly, this is one of...
Bright, sharp screen, Very light and thin, Good performance for everyday tasks
Only one USB 3.0 port, Gets a bit warm with heavy use, Impossible to upgrade or repair, Expensive,
Microsoft has designed a very good-looking laptop. It delivers solid performance for everyday tasks, as well as great battery life, while still being slim and light. It feels extremely premium and will definitely grab eyeballs. However, the focus seems to...
Published: 2017-06-13, Author: Robert , review by: stuff.tv/my/
Fab design, Windows 10 S works well, Great battery life
Keyboard is a bit wobbly, Lack of ports
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...
Abstract: In more ways than one, the Surface Laptop is the first erm… traditional laptop that Microsoft has built. And by that, we mean a screen attached firmly to a keyboard base, with neither the kickstand and detachable keyboard cover that you see on the Surface...
Abstract: It's a laptop, duh. No really, it is.The long version answer is this: It is Microsoft's take on a premium and ultra-stylish ultraportable. It is relatively portable, weighing around 1.25kg and measuring about 14.47mm thick. It has a keyboard covered with...
Abstract: In more ways than one, the Surface Laptop is the first erm… traditional laptop that Microsoft has built. And by that, I meant a screen attached firmly to a keyboard base, with neither the kickstand and detachable keyboard cover that you see on the Surface...
