The updated Surface Laptop is smaller, lighter, and a $100 cheaper than the MacBook Air. It also touts a battery life that handsomely bests its Apple rival.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch is the new affordable laptop on the block, but can it offer a quality experience at this low price point? Let’s jump in.

Microsoft unveiled new 13-inch Surface Laptop and 12-inch Surface Pro models with built-in AI tools, USB-C charging, and smaller screens, starting at $899 and $799.