Microsoft’s latest 13-inch Surface laptop has dropped to $549.99, a new record low price

If you’re a Windows user looking for something close to Apple’s latest MacBook Air, Microsoft’s latest 13-inch Surface Laptop — officially called Surface Laptop 13-inch First Edition with Snapdragon processor – Great choice. Right now, you can get the model with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon On Amazon, Best buyand Directly from Microsoftwhich represents a new all-time low.

Surface Laptop is more capable of working 12 hours a day and handling typical productivity tasks with ease. The laptop offers great standby times too, while the quiet touch keyboard is a joy to type on, and some may prefer it to the MacBook Air. The mechanical trackpad isn’t tactile, but clicks still feel surprisingly clear and defined. You also get a 1080p webcam, two USB-C 3.2 ports, and a USB-A 3.1 port.

The laptop certainly won’t keep up with an M4-powered MacBook Air in creative applications or gaming, but lighter titles like Vampire survivors and Balatro Run just fine. The 3:2 display is well-suited for both work and play, and the four-speaker setup is well-suited for streaming shows and listening to music. There’s also a 3.5mm audio combo jack if you prefer wired headphones.