Microsoft · Updated June 2026
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch (2024): price, specs & release date
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch (2024), released 2024-06. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: en.wikipedia.org verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch (2024) is listed at $999 on en.wikipedia.org as of 2026-06-27, #4 cheapest of 18 laptops (median $1464); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 33/100 pay-blind standing, #21 of 25 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Class-leading battery life for a Windows laptop; Fast Snapdragon X Elite CPU, strong multi-core performance (rivals MacBook Air M3).
- Skip if Poor gaming performance / weak Adreno GPU is a dealbreaker.
Is the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch (2024) a good buy?
At $999, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch (2024) is #4 cheapest of the 18 laptops we track, where the median is $1464. On the spec sheet, its storage of 256 GB is the lowest of the 17, its display of 13.8 in is below the median of the 27, and its weight of 1.34 kg is below the median of the 21.
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3 independent labs measured this product, logging 12 distinct physical metrics between them — brightness, contrast ratio, geekbench 6.7 multi-core and 9 more. That is how much independent evidence stands behind any claim about it — not a rating of the product.
brightness · contrast ratio · geekbench 6.7 multi-core · geekbench 6.7 single-core · cinebench 2024 multi-core · battery · noise · geekbench 6 single-core · geekbench 6 multi-core · civilization vi at · cinebench r23 multi-core · cinebench r23 single-core
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch (2024)
Three whitelisted testers (Notebookcheck, Tom's Guide, PCWorld) hands-on-benchmarked this exact 13.8-inch Snapdragon X Elite model and broadly recommend it as Windows' first credible MacBook Air rival: fast Arm CPU, spectacular battery, premium build. All three flag weak gaming and x86-app-compatibility gaps under emulation; reviewers split on keyboard feel.
Based on 3 reviews · 3 lab-tested · 2024-06-27–2024-07-08
Tested by Notebookcheck, Tom's Guide, PCWorld
Consistently praised
- Class-leading battery life for a Windows laptop · 3 sources
- Fast Snapdragon X Elite CPU, strong multi-core performance (rivals MacBook Air M3) · 3 sources
- Premium, sleek aluminum build · 3 sources
- Bright 120Hz IPS touchscreen · 2 sources
- Wi-Fi 7 connectivity · 2 sources
Commonly flagged
- Poor gaming performance / weak Adreno GPU · 3 sources
- x86 app compatibility gaps under Arm emulation · 3 sources
- Copilot+ AI features feel gimmicky / half-baked
- Runs hot and noisy under sustained full load
Where reviewers disagree Keyboard feel divides testers: Notebookcheck praises the input devices and calls typing comfortable, while PCWorld says the keyboard 'doesn't live up to expectations' with a mushy, ill-defined action.
The sources (3)
Display brightness (average): 591.9 cd/m² · Contrast ratio: 1409:1 · Geekbench 6.7 multi-core: 14234 points · Geekbench 6.7 single-core: 2805 points · Cinebench 2024 multi-core: 897 points · Battery life, video playback: 19h 41min · Fan noise, full CPU load: 40 dB(A)
The brightness has increased and now sits at an average of almost 600 cd/m²
fan is generally inaudible in everyday use.
under full load, you notice the small cooling system with the laptop getting significantly noisy and hot
Geekbench 6 single-core: 2,809 · Geekbench 6 multi-core: 14,426 · Battery life, web surfing at 150 nits: 15 hours, 44 minutes · Civilization VI at 1080p: 20.63 fps
Microsoft has harnessed the power of Qualcomm's latest chips to create a true MacBook Air competitor that is speedy and pleasant to use.
you can forget about gaming on the Surface Laptop 7
most of the features feel like gimmicks
Geekbench 6 multi-core: 12,988 · Cinebench R23 multi-core: 8,896 · Cinebench R23 single-core: 1,091
the Surface Laptop's battery life is spectacular
The new Surface Laptop's keyboard doesn't live up to expectations.
Qualcomm's chip isn't a good choice for gaming
Specifications
| Price (US) | $999 US MSRP at launch June 18 2024; base 13.8-inch Snapdragon X Plus 16GB/256GB |
|---|---|
| Brand | Microsoft |
| Released | 2024-06 |
| Display (in) | 13.8 |
| Resolution | 2304x1536 |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (10-core, X1P-64-100) or X Elite (12-core, X1E-80-100) |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| RAM (GB) | 16 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 |
| Weight (kg) | 1.34 |
| Battery (Wh) | 54 |
| OS | Windows 11 Home |
| Ports | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2 / DisplayPort), 1x USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack, Surface Connect, microSDXC (15-inch only) |
Source: en.wikipedia.org (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by newegg.com. Surface Laptop 7 consumer version launched June 18, 2024. Wikipedia confirms: 13.8-inch PixelSense Flow touchscreen at 2304x1536 (201 PPI, 3:2), Snapdragon X Plus (10-core) or X Elite (12-core) options, Qualcomm Adreno GPU, 16GB-64GB RAM, 256GB-1TB user-removable SSD, weight 1,342g (1.342 kg), 54 Wh battery (rated 20 hours), ports: 2x USB-C, 1x USB-A, 3.5mm, Surface Connect. 15-inch adds microSDXC. Starting at $999 for 13.8-inch Snapdragon X Plus 16GB/256GB (Wikipedia). Newegg listings confirm Snapdragon X Elite 16GB/512GB 13.8-inch at $1,349.
Is the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch (2024) worth it vs cheaper laptops?
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch (2024) against its closest cheaper and pricier laptops on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 18 ranked
| Product | Price | Display (in) | Resolution | CPU | GPU | RAM (GB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch (2024) this | $999 | 13.8 | 2304x1536 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (10-core, X1P-64-100) or X Elite (12-core, X1E-80-100) | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) | 16 |
| Framework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300, 2025) | $899 | 13.5 | 2880x1920 | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 or Ryzen AI 9 365 or HX 370 (RDNA 3.5 iGPU, Strix Point) | AMD Radeon (RDNA 3.5 integrated, up to 16 CUs) | 16 |
| Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026) | $1099 | 13.6 | 2560x1664 | Apple M5 (10-core, 4 super + 6 efficiency) | Apple M5 integrated (8-core or 10-core) | 16 |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch (2024)?
Three whitelisted testers (Notebookcheck, Tom's Guide, PCWorld) hands-on-benchmarked this exact 13.8-inch Snapdragon X Elite model and broadly recommend it as Windows' first credible MacBook Air rival: fast Arm CPU, spectacular battery, premium build. All three flag weak gaming and x86-app-compatibility gaps under emulation; reviewers split on keyboard feel. Praised: Class-leading battery life for a Windows laptop; Fast Snapdragon X Elite CPU, strong multi-core performance (rivals MacBook Air M3); Premium, sleek aluminum build; Bright 120Hz IPS touchscreen; Wi-Fi 7 connectivity. Flagged: Poor gaming performance / weak Adreno GPU; x86 app compatibility gaps under Arm emulation; Copilot+ AI features feel gimmicky / half-baked; Runs hot and noisy under sustained full load; Minimal port selection (only 2x USB-C). (From 3 tester reviews, 3 lab-tested.)
How much does the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch (2024) cost?
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch (2024) has a US price of $999 (US MSRP at launch June 18 2024; base 13.8-inch Snapdragon X Plus 16GB/256GB), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch (2024) compare on price?
At $999, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch (2024) is #4 cheapest of the 18 laptops we track, where the median is $1464.
When was the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch (2024) released?
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch (2024) was released 2024-06.
What are the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch (2024)'s key specs?
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch (2024) (Microsoft): display in 13.8, resolution 2304x1536, cpu Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (10-core, X1P-64-100) or X Elite (12-core, X1E-80-100), gpu Qualcomm Adreno (integrated), ram gb 16. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $999 at en.wikipedia.org, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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