Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over, but some retailers are sneaking out deals even better than what we saw a couple of weeks ago.
Right now, the highly rated Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) is on sale for $600.66 off. That discount brings the price of the Snapdragon X Elite model with 1TB of storage to $999.33. That's ever-so-slightly less than what the same configuration cost on Black Friday.
Why buy the Surface Laptop 7?
We've called the Surface Laptop 7 a lot of things here at Windows Central. The "MacBook Air Killer," "the clamshell form factor perfected," and the best Windows on ARM laptop are among the most effusive.
Thanks to the Snapdragon X Elite inside this model, the Surface Laptop 7 delivers excellent performance and battery life. The keyboard and haptic trackpad of the Surface Laptop 7 are among the best available, and its Dolby Vision-certified IPS panel is easy on the eyes.
Because of its Snapdragon X Elite processor, the Surface Laptop 7 performs well when plugged in or unplugged. Our Senior Editor Zac Bowden discussed the battery life of the PC in our Surface Laptop 7 review:
"In short, it means longer battery life without sacrificing Ultrabook-class flagship performance in most workflows. There are some exceptions, mainly around gaming and heavier legacy applications that haven't been natively compiled for the Windows on Arm architecture, but for people who use their laptops for office and productivity-based workflows, these new chips are incredible."
The Windows on Arm architecture Bowden referred to used to be a major limitation when shopping for a PC. But app compatibility has improved greatly over the years. Over 100 popular apps are now natively compiled for Windows on Arm, and most of those that are not can run through emulation.
The Surface Laptop 7 is a Copilot+ PC — the best Copilot+ PC for what it's worth — and the laptop gets access to select next-gen AI features.
Bowden called the Surface Laptop 7 "basically perfect" in 2024 when he first reviewed the device. The laptop has aged well since then thanks to its modern design. At $999.33, the Surface Laptop 7 is a great bargain.
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Alternative discounted configurations
Other configurations of the Surface Laptop 7 are on sale in case you want different specs or the highlighted deal above runs out of stock:
- Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD — $999.98 at Best Buy (was $1,199.99 at Best Buy).
- Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB RAM, 1TBB SSD — $1,599 at Best Buy (was $2,099.99 at Best Buy).
Alternative retailers with discounts
Other retails have discounted the Surface Laptop 7 as well, including Amazon's price matching deal that aligns with Walmart's offer:
- $999.33 at Amazon (was $1,599.99).
- $949.99 at Best Buy (was $1,499.99).
FAQ
How is the battery life of the Surface Laptop 7?
The Surface Laptop 7 with a Snapdragon X Elite delivers all-day battery life. Microsoft claims 20+ hours of battery life for the Surface Laptop 7, but in real-world usage, you won't hit that figure. You will, however, be able to use the Surface Laptop 7 all day for general productivity and non-gaming usage.
Does the Surface Laptop 7 (Snapdragon) support Thunderbolt 4 accessories?
No. The Surface Laptop 7 with a Snapdragon X processor has two USB4 ports that support fast charging and output to high-resolution monitors, but they do not support Thunderbolt 4.
What exclusive AI features do I get with a Copilot+ PC?
Copilot+ PCs support Windows Recall, Cocreator, and Windows Studio Effects. While not exclusive to Copilot+ PCs, the NPU inside the Surface Laptop 7 with a Snapdragon X processor can also be leveraged by apps for AI processing.
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