Surface Laptop 7 is $500 off — the best Copilot+ PC just got easier to recommend
The Surface Laptop 7 was the best laptop of 2024 is is still an excellent choice this year, especially while $500 off.

Microsoft's Surface Laptop 7 is a premium PC featuring an excellent keyboard and trackpad, 120Hz display, and a modern design that's quintessentially "Surface." It delivers all-day battery life without compromising on performance.
The PC has few flaws, earning a perfect score in our Surface Laptop 7 review. While the device is impressive, it usually carries a high price tag. But right now, you can save $500 on the Surface Laptop 7. That's a 25% discount on the 13.8-inch model with a Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB of memory, and 1TB of storage.
"Microsoft's Surface Laptop 7 is the clamshell form factor perfected. With a gorgeous new design, incredible keyboard and trackpad, smooth 120Hz display, good all-day battery life, and excellent Snapdragon X Elite processor under the hood, this is the laptop to beat in 2024."
Display: 13.8 inches, 2304x1536, touch, 120Hz, 600 nits. CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100). GPU: Qualcomm Adreno (integrated). NPU: Qualcomm Hexagon (45 TOPS). RAM: 32GB LPDDR5x. Storage: 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD. AI PC: ✅ Copilot+ PC: ✅
✅Perfect for: Those who want the best Copilot+ PC on the market, a true MacBook Air competitor running Windows 11, or those who want a premium computing experience on the go.
❌Don't buy if: You are a gamer or want a more budget-friendly laptop or do not need the premium features and power offered by the Surface Laptop 7.
👀See at: Best Buy
🤩Alternative: Surface Laptop 7 15" for $1,599.99 ($500 off).
The Surface Laptop 7 is one of the best Windows laptops and is the best Copilot+ PC. Our Senior Editor Zac Bowden said the PC is "basically perfect," adding that the Surface Laptop 7 is "peak clamshell form factor."
The laptop has a refreshed design that helps it compete with other premium PCs. Microsoft even gave the insides a refresh to make the device more repairable.
The Surface Laptop 7’s keyboard, trackpad, and display are all excellent. Some may be unhappy that the PC has an LCD panel, but the screen on the Surface Laptop 7 is great.
Inside the Surface Laptop 7 sits a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Systems-on-Chip (SoC) with a Neural Processing Unit (NPU). That chip means the laptop can handle the latest AI tools in Windows 11.
Specifically, the model on sale has a Snapdragon X Elite (if you want to get really specific it's the Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100).
Surface Laptop 7 vs Surface Laptop 13-inch
The Surface Laptop 13-inch is the newest Surface Laptop, but it is sold alongside the Surface Laptop 7. The PCs differ in design, size, price, and other key areas.
Our Cale Hunt has a comprehensive breakdown of Surface Laptop 13-inch vs Surface Laptop 7. The long and short of it is that the devices are aimed at different customers.
The Surface Laptop 13-inch has a lower starting price and is more portable, but it is less powerful and premium.
The Surface Laptop 7 is a premium device. It has a 120Hz display, a haptic touchpad, and more powerful internals. The downside is that it normally comes at a premium price.
Luckily for those who prefer the flagship PC, the Surface Laptop 7 is $500 off at Best Buy.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He's covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean's journey began with the Lumia 930, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
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