Testseek.co.uk have collected 139 expert reviews of the Microsoft Surface Laptop G1 13.5-inch and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft Surface Laptop G1 13.5-inch.
December 2013
(82%)
139 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(86%)
3048 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
820100139
The editors liked
Gorgeous design
Stellar performance
Excellent battery life
Generally stunning design
Slick
Fast operation
Excellent screen and speakers
The Surface Laptop has a slim
Modern design and comes in a selection of cool colors. Battery life is very good
And the keyboard and touchpad are both excellent
Well built
Great screen
Very good performance
Fantastic keyboard
Excellent design
Speedy
Gorgeous design and great built quality that will turn heads
Silent operation and plenty of power from Intel Core i5/i7 Kaby Lake processors
Windows 10 Pro is available as a free upgrade (in 2017)
Excellent screen quality
Strong battery life
Comforta
Fab design
Windows 10 S works well
Great battery life
Great looking
Excellent screen
Good performance
Lightweight
Really great keyboard
Good trackpad
Alcantara
Standout design
USBA port
Windows Hello
The best looking Windows laptop you've ever seen. Good keyboard
Trackpad
Battery life
And performance. Windows Hello is stupid fast
Excellent keyboard and trackpad
Stunning screen
Fast performance
The editors didn't like
Windows 10 S leaves a lot to be desired
Disappointing screen
Windows 10 S is quite limiting
Fabric palm rest seems a design flourish too far
The included Windows 10 S operating system can only install preapproved apps by default (but it's upgradable). The long-term life of the fabric covering remains a question. The cooler colors are only available in more expensive configurations
And the por
Windows 10 S is limited
No USB-C
Lack of other ports
Not upgradable
Screen isn't quite as good as the Surface Pro
Disappointing port allocation
Expensive
Windows 10 S makes little logical sense to us and convolutes the Windows marketplace once more (when RT was killed it should have stayed that way)
Really expensive if viewed as a highend Chromebook competitor
Keyboard is a bit wobbly
Lack of ports
Windows S won't install Creative Cloud
No Pen included
Expensive for higher-end models
No USBC
No SD card reader
No fingerprint scanner
Windows 10 S (but free upgrade before 2018)
Limited configuration options
Windows 10 S is not nearly enough for most people. A standard laptop isn't great for pen and touch. Cortanaled setup is obnoxious
Aesthetically beautiful, Great audio, User-friendly design, Light and thin
Windows 10 S is mildly inconvenient, Display is a bit warm/dim, Mid-range processing, Alcantara may get dirty
"As it stands, the Surface Laptop is a significant threat to Apple's position as the de facto college laptop, and the best Surface product I've used to date." ...
Published: 2017-11-27, Author: Ray , review by: gadgetguy.com.au
When only a clam shell will do
Windows 10 S is not for everyone
I like it. I would likely take the free upgrade from W10S to Pro as I am a power user but I can see where it makes sense in education and other environments. Perfect for students!Love the coloursCompetitorsDell XPS 13, HP x360 SpectreTags AustraliaClam sh...
Slim design, Includes the excellent Surface touchscreen, Excellent keyboard and trackpad, Supports Windows Hello face-based login, You can remove Windows 10 S and switch back to the more useful Windows 10 Pro
As good an idea as Windows 10 S is, it's just not practical, Only one USB port, No USB Type C or Thunderbolt, No microSD or SD card slot, Easily scratched
If you don't mind a scuff or two and love the idea of warm and fuzzy keyboard, Microsoft's Surface Laptop is a solid option, provided you get rid of Windows 10 S ASAP and make the move to Windows 10 Pro.We get it, Microsoft, we really do, and grant you th...
Published: 2017-08-08, Author: Ryan , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Abstract: Microsoft have made it even more difficult to choose which Surface product to buy with the release of the revised Surface Pro and the new Surface Laptop. Which one do you buy? Which one is better? Surface Pro. Surface Laptop. Surface Pro. Surface Laptop...
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Published: 2017-06-26, Author: Ray , review by: itwire.com
I like it. I would probably buy the Surface Pro (2017) but then I need uber portability, use as a tablet and the Pro kickstand has never bothered me on planes.At the same time if this was all I could have then I have no complaints. It has a certain je ne...
As a first stab at a proper lightweight notebook, the Surface Laptop is a capable and accomplished offering. It's held back slightly by the omission of USB-C port and the decision to ship it with Windows 10 S, but it's otherwise an absolutely superb devic...
Fair play to Microsoft, the Surface Laptop might sound like a mess on paper but in the cold light of day it's a unique joy to behold.From its classy carpeted aesthetic to its new Windows 10 S operating system, there's a lot that's different about this Sur...
The Surface Laptop has a slim, modern design and comes in a selection of cool colors. Battery life is very good, and the keyboard and touchpad are both excellent
The included Windows 10 S operating system can only install preapproved apps by default (but it's upgradable). The long-term life of the fabric covering remains a question. The cooler colors are only available in more expensive configurations, and the por
While it doesn't necessarily stand out in a crowded field, the Surface Laptop has a great design and is a solid, travel-friendly clamshell PC...
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Published: 2017-05-03, Author: David , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Abstract: The Surface Laptop might not have turned many heads if it had been the first mobile computer from Microsoft. It's not as radical and influential as the Surface Pro or as crazy looking as the Surface Book. From afar the silver Surface Laptop looks like som...
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Published: 2017-06-30, Author: Mark , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Oddly, the Surface Laptop feels like progress forward and back, all at once. Microsoft originally designed the Surface lineup to hustle its hardware partners faster into the future, implicitly stripping Apple of its design cachet and encouraging consumers...
