Compare laptops before you buy.

Line up review scores, value, release age, laptop specs, and buyer fit across up to four products.

Best blended pick

Microsoft Surface Laptop 7

The review score is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options. Target price: $949.

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 7

Best valueSnapdragon X Elite / 120Hz PixelSense Flow / 20h battery

The review score is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options.

Critic score90

Value score88

Price$999

Release age2y 4m old

User score—

Best for

ultraportable travelOLED displayeveryday productivity

Consensus

90/100

Release age

2y 4m old

Value score

88/100

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Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M4

ShortlistApple M4 (10-core CPU / 10-core GPU) / 16GB unified memory / 6-speaker audio

A safe choice, but compare sustained CPU/GPU performance, battery life, display brightness, keyboard comfort, and port selection against nearby rivals.

Critic score92

Value score79

Price$1,299

Release age1y 8m old

User score—

Best for

macOS usersall-day batterysilent thermalsultraportable travel

Consensus

92/100

Release age

1y 8m old

Value score

79/100

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