Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 15"

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The 15-inch Surface Laptop 5 feels like such a mixed improvement over last year's model that it's hard to recommend, though it remains a solid Windows 11 laptop for day-to-day work.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Guide

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6.4

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Last revision on January 2, 2023

Reviewers Liked

3:2 display great for productivity
Finally, Thunderbolt 4 support
Excellent build quality
Upgradable storage

Reviewers Didn't Like

Middling battery life
720p webcam is a letdown
Dated design with thick display bezel
No AMD Ryzen option
Limited performance gains
Audio sounds worse than prior generations

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Expert reviews and ratings

By TechAdvisor on December 09, 2022 70

If you stick with simple specs, the Surface Laptop 5 is a decent option for a Windows 11 laptop, but the combination of a dated design and expensive upgrades mean anyone with more demanding needs is better off looking elsewhere.

By Tom's Hardware on November 11, 2022 70

Microsoft’s now Intel-only Surface Laptop 5 still looks and feels very good, but ditching AMD has resulted in substantially worse battery life in our testing, in exchange for a single Thunderbolt 4 port and performance that’s not substantially improved.

By Tom's Guide on October 25, 2022 60

The 15-inch Surface Laptop 5 feels like such a mixed improvement over last year's model that it's hard to recommend, though it remains a solid Windows 11 laptop for day-to-day work.

By PCWorld on October 25, 2022 70

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 generally prioritizes aesthetics over performance, which isn’t always a bad thing. On paper, there are many rivals that offer more value.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 15"

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