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Best Surface Laptop and Surface Pro deals: Save $300 on multiple models

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Laptop deals are heating up right now, with lots of great discounts out there for students, professionals, and creatives to claim. But if you prefer the touchscreen functionality we’ve all grown accustomed to from using our smartphones, and don’t want to sacrifice on computing power, Microsoft’s Surface lineup is a good one to consider. It’s one of the most popular lineup of portable computing devices on the market, and several Surface models are seeing deals right now. We’ve rounded up all of the details you need to save, so read onward and grab the best Microsoft Surface for your needs.

Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ — $600, was $930

Student using Microsoft Surface Pro 7 on a table with a Type Cover.
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The Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ is the 12.3-inch incarnation of Microsoft’s hugely popular 2-in-1 Surface. It packs all of the power of a laptop into the touchscreen functionality of a tablet, creating a speedy, immersive device that can be difficult to put down. It’s great for creating professional documents and spreadsheets, taking notes in class, and it offers amazing battery life, reaching up to 15 hours between charges. It’s a versatile option if you’re in the market for a laptop or a tablet, and if you aren’t sure where it falls amongst your needs, you can check out our Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ vs. Surface Pro 7 comparison, as well as our Surface Pro 8 vs. Surface Pro 7+ vs. Surface Pro 7 comparison.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 — $900, was $1,200

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 13.5-inch touch screen shown in four colors.
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If you’re looking to take on some premium computing challenges with your new laptop, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 makes a good companion. In fact, it even provides some competition for the Apple MacBook Pro, which you can read about in our Surface Laptop 4 15-inch vs. MacBook Pro 16-inch comparison. One of the standout features is the touchscreen, which comes in at 15 inches on the Surface Laptop 4. It’s sharp, responsive, and a thrill to use. Internal specs include a 256GB solid state drive, an AMD Ryzen processor custom made for the Microsoft Surface, and 8GB of system RAM. As well, battery life is top notch for a device that delivers such performance, as the Surface Laptop 4 can make it all day on a single charge.

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 — $1,000, was $1,300

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With the Surface Laptop 5 Microsoft improves upon previous generations in many ways. As built for this deal, it has a 12th generation Intel i5 processor that’s made specifically to handle multitasking across tabs and apps. Video streaming is handled by the integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, and 8GB of high-bandwidth RAM puts games and photo-editing applications through their paces smoothly. Outside of its performance capabilities, the Surface Laptop 5 features a battery that can reach up to 17 hours of life on a single charge. This should be attractive to binge watchers and professionals, and anyone who likes to live their digital life untethered by a charging cable.

Microsoft Surface Pro 9 — $1,000, was $1,100

Microsoft Surface Pro 9 front view showing tablet and videoconferencing.
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The Microsoft Surface Pro 9 is a powerful device made for working professionals and content creators, thought it’s something that can be put to good use by anyone. It’s been the flagship of the Surface lineup since is launch, and it remains the newest Surface Pro model in the lineup. It has a lot in common with its predecessor, the Microsoft Surface Pro 8, but manages to improve upon many of the things people loved about the previous generation. The Surface Pro 9 packs impressive performance capabilities without sacrificing portability, and the 13-inch PexelSense Flow touch display has a refresh rate of 120Hz. This makes it a great device to play games on, but an even better choice for content creators. The high refresh rate creates a snappy and responsive interface no matter what you may be working on, and the ergonomics of the device chip in as well, allowing you to mark up, edit, or create at almost any angle.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio — $1,800, was $2,100

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio announced at the Surface event.
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The most powerful Surface Laptop is the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio. It’s designed to maximize all the things that are great about Windows 11, and its sleek design lets you bring all of your creative projects to life on a 14.4-inch touchscreen. The unique design allows it to shift easily from a comfortable laptop to a creative canvas to an entertainment system. The impressive internals make it a great option for gamers as well. As spec’d for this deal, the Surface Laptop Studio has a 512GB solid state drive, 16GB of system RAM, and it’s powered by an Intel Core i7 processor. If you’re torn between the Surface Laptop models, you can use our Surface Laptop Studio vs. Surface Laptop 4 comparison to see which is right for you, and if you’re considering other brands, our Surface Laptop Studio vs. XPS 13 comparison can help guide you as well.

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