Surface Laptop 7 review - WHAT’S GOING ON!

I finally had the chance to try out the brand-new Microsoft Surface Laptop this week and as a longtime Apple MacBook fan, I have to admit, there's something incredibly enticing about these Snapdragon chips. But is it enough to make me switch from Apple? Let's find out!

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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
02:58 - Specs & Pricing
04:42 - The Display & Performance
08:51 - The Battery
11:03 - Co-Pilot
13:08 - Conclusion

[MarkEllisReviews]

What Windows feature would drag you away from your MacBook?

[lordtardar]

As a lifelong Windows user, I pulled the trigger on an M2 Macbook Air two years ago. I LOVE the machine, but from an OS standpoint, I often find macOS rather counterintuitive in many areas even after two years of use. Drag and drop installation? No dedicated Delete key? I don't get it. I have learned macOS, the way it's designed to work, its shortcuts etc. and it's not a matter of a lack of trying to adapt. But my logic is simple: if you can perform an action in one press of a key, you shouldn't have to do it in two.

[UTopia]

When anyone else does AI - Its just chatGPT
When Apple does it - Its an AI revolution. It's getting sheepish.

[micksmithson]

I returned mine, (SD Elite, 16GB, 512GB SSD), it was a nice machine but no VPNS work, couldn't get it to work with my Brother laser printer/scanner and it wouldnt drive even one of my 5K displays. (my M3 MBA drives two with lid closed )

[nthd]

Thank you for the great video, Mark! I have been using the Surface Laptop 7 with Snap. X Plus and it's been perfect for my Uni work (mainly Microsoft Office and Web browsing). However, I think you could have mentioned in the video the compatibility issues with non-ARM programmes for those who might run into those situations

[andikunar]

What I like about it vs. my M2 MacBook Air and what you did not mention is, that the SSD is upgradeable, and repairability is much easier than with newer Macs (see the online repair manual). Also its Windows Hello (similar to Face-ID) is very convenient - OK, PCs had touch and Windows-Hello for much longer than Apple. I like my Snapdragon X Surface, but the MacBook Air will stay as my main Laptop. Even though Windows is technically better (built-in Linux/WSL2, nested Hypervisors, better networking), macOS and the ecosystem-integration is just more convenient.

[theflyingscott]

What is the big deal with the one-handed lift of the lid? Are there lots of one-handed or one-armed people in the UK? I use both of my hands for everything including driving my car, opening the fridge door sometimes, frying my eggs and sometimes even when wiping my bottom.

[LordOrangeBike]

Amazing review, great work ! Love your soft tone and thanks for saving us from all the benchmark stuff. Just would have liked to hear your thoughts about the fan noise, which is a major difference with the Mac that does not have any.

[JimKanaris]

Yes, if I didn't game on the side (although the Surface does "game"), I would've gone for the Surface Laptop 7 or the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7X instead of the Legion Slim 7i. My main, however, is the 16" M3 Pro 👌

[Tigerex]

Please Do their video test at 50 percent on the air and the surface.
Thanks

I think a lot of people will watch that.

[AnTran]

I hate that blue and dune aren't availability at 15"

[gro]

Even if it would only be half as good as any MacBook, not having to work on the objectively worst OS on the market, MacOS, makes up for everything.

[Dattie]

It’s $1099.99 in the states at Best Buy for the 13.8 size.

[AndyWoodall]

I wouldn’t switch, but I’m happy to have one in the household. Seems like a decent laptop thus far.

[esco]

Is this computer recommended for students going into an accounting major?

[yanni]

All these laptops, Windows and Mac, are way overpowered for the average user and they should only be recommended to professionals. How did we got to the point that we consider a laptop costing above 1000 pounds a product that suits the average user were his main use is scrolling on the internet, posting on social media, and/or using software like office.😬

[MyFinalCutProJourney]

Another great review. I left Windows about two years ago and am happy with that decision. It always seemed be finicky with devices; sometimes it would recognize my printer, then it wouldn’t. My WP worked with it seamlessly, but then they abandoned WP and I had to switch to Android which brought a whole other set of issues. Now, I like how my phone, tablet, laptop, desktop, and watch seamlessly work together. I’m fine with the walled garden (I still have a Pixel for work and enjoy some of the things it can do) and don’t feel I would ever go back to a Windows based system.

[ChrisATyeArtist]

No notch… so why can’t Apple do that? It’d stop tech reviewers (present company excepted, of course) moaning about the notch in every Mac video :-)

[ajh_]

so can you use LTE with this? like use it on the go? if so, how can you?

[RichCow-xebz]

iv just returned my samsung book 4 edge and now have the surface laptop 7. Its just better in every way. windows is back. My macbook pro will now gather dust