The new version doesn’t differ much from the Surface Pro 8 ( 7/10, WIRED Recommends), apart from an updated processor and a new 5G option. The Surface Pro 9 bridges the gap between laptop and tablet pretty well. The original Surface design, with its kickstand and keyboard cover, is still a joy all these years later. You’re better off saving your money and opting for the Surface Laptop 4, which now starts at $700 from Microsoft and as low as $750 from Amazon (depending on the model). Even though it has a nice keyboard and stylish outer design, it feels stale as a whole-making it tough to justify the price. There’s no fingerprint scanner, the bezels are distractingly thick, and Microsoft no longer offers the option of an AMD processor.Īfter spending some time with it, we gave the Surface Laptop 5 an honorable mention in our Best Laptops buying guide. However, new processor aside, the Surface Laptop 5 feels outdated as a whole (especially when compared to other laptops on the market). On the inside, both sizes come with a 12th-generation Intel processor-you can choose between an i5 or i7 for the 13-inch model while the 15-inch version only comes with the i7. This time around, the USB-C port does come with support for Thunderbolt 4 though, so you can connect it to a 4K monitor and transfer large files at faster speeds. Both come with the same port selection as its predecessor: a USB-A port, a 3.5-mm headphone jack, a Surface Connect Port, and a USB-C port. As usual, you'll have the choice between a 13.5-inch and a 15-inch model. Microsoft made incremental changes with the Surface Laptop 5. $1,300 at Best Buy (15-inch Surface Laptop 5)
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