October 27, 2025
Choosing the best laptop for everyone on your list
Choosing a laptop is an exciting opportunity to find the perfect tech companion for your lifestyle. Whether you're heading to class, creating content, traveling the world, or just browsing from the sofa, Microsoft Surface Copilot+ PCs is an example of a good laptop to buy. Surface delivers incredible speed, all-day battery life1, and exclusive AI experiences to adapt to your unique needs.
Explore how Surface Laptop and Surface Pro help you get more done, from anywhere.
AI art created via Copilot
The best of both worlds: Laptops and 2-in-1 PCs
Surface Copilot+ PCs are the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever. Surface Pro keyboard2.
Surface gives you choice
With Surface, you can choose a laptop with the configuration best for your lifestyle in a color3 that fits your personality. Regardless of which Surface you choose, all models are equipped with high-resolution touchscreen displays, all-day battery life1, the highest standard of Windows security available, and the power of AI built into Windows 11:
Surface Laptops:
- Surface Laptop, 13-inch
- Surface Laptop, 13.8-inch
- Surface Laptop, 15-inch
Surface Pro:
- Surface Pro, 12-inch
- Surface Pro, 13-inch
- Surface Pro, 13-inch with 5G
Surface gives you power too
Surface Laptop and Surface Pro are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon® X Series processor. This super-fast CPU is paired with a turbocharged neural processing unit (NPU), a specialized computer chip capable of running AI-intensive processes locally, like real-time translations, image generation, and AI-enhanced video calls.
The NPU can perform 45 trillion operations per second (TOPS), which means you’ve got a super-fast CPU with a turbocharged NPU to get going, confidence to make it happen with better performance across your apps, and a long battery life to go the distance.
For students: Portable, efficient, and smart
Students need laptops that are easy to carry, last all day, and help with productivity. For example, Surface Laptop fits the bill with a lightweight, ultra-portable design. Advanced AI features like Recall help you find notes and files quickly by describing how you remember them. Plus, Copilot, your AI assistant, is always a tap away to help you write essays, organize schedules, or research topics.
For students, consider the following configuration:
- Surface Laptop, 13.8-inch
- Qualcomm Snapdragon® X Plus processor
- 16GB–64GB RAM, 256GB–1TB SSD
For creators: Performance and precision
Creators need power and flexibility to bring their ideas to life. Surface Pro delivers stunning visuals and fast performance and goes from tablet to laptop simply by attaching a keyboard.
Use Surface Slim Pen2 to draw or write naturally on Surface Pro’s touchscreen. AI tools like Cocreator help generate images from your descriptions or sketches — perfect for design, photo editing, and video projects.
For creators, consider the following configuration:
- Surface Pro, 13-inch
- Qualcomm Snapdragon® X Elite processor
- 16GB–64GB RAM, 256GB–1TB SSD
For travelers: Lightweight and durable
Surface Pro is ideal for those on the move, especially with its 5G option. Weighing just as light as 1.97 lbs., Surface Pro, 13-inch with 5G easily slips into your bag, transforms between tablet and laptop, and delivers reliable connectivity4 anywhere.
Stay productive with up to 16 hours of local video playback1, USB-C charging, and real-time language support through Live Captions with translations5—helpful for connecting anywhere in the world.
For travelers, consider the following configuration:
- Surface Pro, 13-inch with 5G
- Qualcomm Snapdragon® X Plus processor
- 16GB RAM, 256GB–512GB SSD
For casual users: Easy and intuitive
For everyday tasks like browsing, streaming, and emailing, Surface Laptop offers ease and style. Its touchscreen and large haptic touchpad provide a comfortable user experience.
Enhanced video calls are possible thanks to Windows Studio Effects, and secure sign-in is fast with Windows Hello face authentication.
Recommended for casual users:
- Surface Laptop, 13.8-inch
- Qualcomm Snapdragon® X Plus processor
- 16GB–64GB RAM, 256GB–1TB SSD
Buying tips
When deciding on a laptop to purchase, think through the following tips:
- Select screen size based on portability or workspace needs.
- Consider bundled accessories like Surface Pro keyboards and Surface Slim Pen.
- Take advantage of discounts and offers, such as Microsoft’s student discounts and trade-in offers.
Surface Copilot+ PCs: Smarter technology for everyone
Whether you’re a student, creator, traveler, or casual user, Surface Copilot+ PCs combine exceptional speed, all-day battery life1, and brilliant AI features designed to enhance your everyday life.
Choose Surface Laptop and Surface Pro and experience the most intelligent and secure Windows laptop ever.
- DISCLAIMER: Features and functionality subject to change. Articles are written specifically for the United States market; features, functionality, and availability may vary by region.
- [1] Battery life varies significantly based on usage, network and feature configuration, signal strength, settings, and other factors. See SurfaceBatteryPerformance for details.
- [2] Sold separately.
- [3] Colors available on selected models only. Available colors, sizes, finishes, and processors may vary by store, market, and configuration.
- [4] Surface Pro with 5G only. 5G not available in all areas; compatibility and performance depends on carrier network, plan and other factors. See carrier for details and pricing.
- [5] Currently supports translation for video and audio subtitles into English from 40+ languages. See http://aka.ms/copilotpluspcs.