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Whether you want something compact or a bigger screen for productivity, the Surface Laptop range has plenty of great models to consider

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Our very own 2026 TechRadar Australian PC Awards named the Surface Laptop winner of Best Premium Laptop. That’s not an award we hand out lightly, and we stand by what we said:

“The Surface Laptop is the best premium Windows notebook, offering a solid design, great display, fast performance and excellent battery life.”

So if you're looking for a premium Windows laptop, we think the Surface Laptop is one of the better choices available, as it's a top-notch laptop for work, study or just everyday use.

There are multiple Microsoft Surface Laptop models available, so it’s worth checking the current mix of pricing, sizes, colours and specifications before deciding which one suits you best.

Fortunately, the Surface Laptop is quite easy to find, as it’s widely stocked by big retailers like JB Hi-Fi and Officeworks. Depending on your area, you may be able to choose store pickup or have it delivered straight to your home or work.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch from AU$1,999

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch from AU$1,999
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This is the most affordable machine in the Surface Laptop lineup, and a good place to start if you want a compact premium Windows laptop for work, study or everyday use. This 13-inch model still gives you a Snapdragon X Plus 8-core chip, 16GB RAM and your choice of a 256GB or 512GB SSD. In other words, it’s a very practical everyday machine, not just the entry-level model. It’s also available in Platinum, Ocean or Violet colourways, if you want to add an extra touch of personality.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch from AU$2,799

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch from AU$2,799
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This is the middle-ground Surface Laptop if you want a bit more screen space than the 13-inch model, but don’t want to move up to the full 15-inch size. The 13.8-inch range starts with a Snapdragon X2 Plus 10-core chip, 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD, as well as higher-spec options available with Snapdragon X2 Elite, up to 64GB RAM and up to 1TB SSD. It’s also available in Platinum, Jade and Black colours.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch from AU$2,899

Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch from AU$2,899
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The 15-inch model is a good choice for anyone who likes a larger laptop, or wants more room for documents, web pages and everyday productivity. The 15-inch range starts with a Snapdragon X2 Plus 10-core chip, 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD, plus more powerful variants with a Snapdragon X2 Elite, up to 64GB RAM and a 1TB SSD. It’s available in Platinum and Black.

The 2026 TechRadar Australian PC Awards are judged based on expert hands-on testing across TechRadar, APC, PC Gamer, Tom’s Guide and Windows Central, so you can trust that our recommendations are grounded in genuine editorial experience, not just spec sheets.

But if you want the full scoop, take a read of our Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch review, which called it “a very solid everyday laptop”. And we think that’s a very useful way to think about the Surface Laptop range.

It’s designed to handle everything from work and study to everyday productivity, and our review praises practical details that help, like the keyboard and trackpad being “a dream to type on”.

A Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch on a desk

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The taller-than-normal 3:2 display also gives you more vertical room for documents and web pages, which is something we really appreciate when using it day in and day out.

Battery life is another area where the Surface Laptop stands out. In our testing, the 13-inch model happily ran for 17 hours and 14 minutes on a single charge, which our reviewer said “easily translates into two full workdays or more without recharging”.

In other words — it's a great premium laptop upgrade with a range of models that will suit a big range of needs.

Want to compare more Microsoft Surface Laptop options before deciding?

Prices and availability can vary, so it’s worth checking the full range from JB Hi-Fi and Officeworks for the current mix of prices, colours and specifications.

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