Microsoft
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7
A entry-level laptop for everyday users and creators, leading with 13.8 in.
34/100
13.8 inCore Ultra 5Intel Arc16 GB256 GBPixelSense
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Why we rate it
- Touchscreen
- USB-C charging
- 3.5 mm jack
- Below-average refresh rate
Score profile
Scored against the laptops classWhere the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Screen size13.8 "
Panel typePixelSense
Resolution2304
Refresh rate120 Hz
TouchscreenYes
Design and build
Weight1.95 kg
Thickness17.5 mm
Performance
CPUCore Ultra 5
CPU max clock2.1 GHz
GPUIntel Arc
Memory and storage
RAM16 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5X
Storage256 GB
Storage typeNVMe
Battery
USB-C chargingYes
Ports
USB-A ports1
USB-C ports2
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4
3.5 mm jackYes
Keyboard and biometrics
Backlit keyboardYes
IR camera (Windows Hello)Yes
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowMicrosoft Surface Laptop 7 vs Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
| MicrosoftMicrosoft Surface Laptop 7This page | LenovoLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34 /100 | 42 /100Better |
| Size | 13.8 " | 14 " |
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 0 kgBetter |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GBBetter |
| CPU | Core Ultra 5 | Core Ultra 5 |
| GPU | Intel Arc | — |
Who it's for
Is the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable laptop for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier laptop is the better call.
Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 34/100 against other laptops, a entry-level result where the class average is around 45.
What stands out on the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7?
Its touchscreen stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the HP Chromebook 14?
The HP Chromebook 14 scores 35/100 versus this one at 34/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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