Microsoft's new 13-inch Surface Laptop sits awkwardly between its predecessors. Priced at $899, it's cheaper than last year's models but lacks their features. While offering decent performance for everyday tasks, it's a step down from the 13.8-inch Surface Laptop and not a suitable replacement for the Surface Laptop Go. Using an 8-core Snapdragon processor, it boasts 16GB RAM and various storage options, but lacks upgradeability. Its positioning within Microsoft's Surface lineup remains unclear.

Prepared by Jonathan Pierce and reviewed by editorial team.