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Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7 Graphite 2025

70.8 Developers Score
15"Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-10016GB RAM1024GB SSDQualcomm Adreno
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The Snapdragon X Elite chip delivers a 22-hour battery life, making this a multi-day productivity machine with a vivid 15-inch 120Hz touchscreen. Its 1.66kg aluminum build and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity provide a premium, future-proofed portable experience. This laptop is best for students and business travelers who need all-day endurance for office applications and media consumption, not gaming.

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Price $900
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7+ Platinum 2021

37.9 Developers Score
12.3"Intel Core i5 1135G8GB RAM256GB SSDIntel Iris Xe Graphics
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7+ Platinum 2021 laptop
Price $899
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