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Microsoft Surface Laptop i7

Specifications

Microsoft Surface Laptop i7 (Surface Laptop Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-7660U 2 x 2.5 - 4 GHz, Kaby Lake
Graphics adapter
Memory
16 GB 
, Soldered DDR3-1866 10-10-10-28
Display
13.50 inch 3:2, 2256 x 1504 pixel 201 PPI, Yes, ID: MEI96A2, Name: Panasonic VVX14T092N00, IPS, glossy: yes
Mainboard
Intel Kaby Lake-U Premium PCH
Storage
Samsung PM971 KUS040202M, 512 GB 
Soundcard
Intel Kaby Lake-U/Y PCH - High Definition Audio
Connections
1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm combo, Brightness Sensor
Networking
Marvell AVASTAR Wireless-AC Network Controller (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.0
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 14.5 x 308 x 223 ( = 0.57 x 12.13 x 8.78 in)
Battery
45 Wh Lithium-Polymer
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 720p
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 12 Months Warranty
Weight
1.25 kg ( = 44.09 oz / 2.76 pounds), Power Supply: 200 g ( = 7.05 oz / 0.44 pounds)
Price
0 USD

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 79.74% - good
Average of 12 scores (from 13 reviews)
price: 69%, performance: 75%, features: 51%, display: 82% mobility: 89%, workmanship: 83%, ergonomy: 84%, emissions: 88%

Reviews for the Microsoft Surface Laptop i7

84.9% Microsoft Surface (i7-7660U) Laptop Review | Notebookcheck
The wolf in sheep's clothing? Why is there another review of the Microsoft Surface Laptop i7? Is this just a rebranding of the recently released i5-based Surface Laptop, but with an Intel Core i7-7660U instead of the i5-7200U? So it is faster and more expensive. And this is what comes to mind at a first glance, however the devil is in the details. There is one thing that we can tell you right off the bat, though: It is becoming scarce!
80% Microsoft Surface Laptop review: Still worth the price of admission?
Source: It Pro English Archive.org version
As a first stab at a proper lightweight notebook, the Surface Studio is a capable and accomplished offering. It's held back slightly by the omission of USB-C connectivity and the decision to ship it with Windows 10 S, but it's otherwise an absolutely superb device.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/08/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Microsoft Surface Laptop review: Still worth the price of admission
Source: It Pro English Archive.org version
As a first stab at a proper lightweight notebook, the Surface Studio is a capable and accomplished offering. It's held back slightly by the omission of USB-C connectivity and the decision to ship it with Windows 10 S, but it's otherwise an absolutely superb device.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/05/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Microsoft Surface Laptop review: Still worth the price of admission
Source: It Pro English Archive.org version
As a first stab at a proper lightweight notebook, the Surface Studio is a capable and accomplished offering. It's held back slightly by the omission of USB-C connectivity and the decision to ship it with Windows 10 S, but it's otherwise an absolutely superb device.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/13/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% Microsoft Surface Laptop review: The best Windows computer money can buy
Source: The Indian Express English Archive.org version
If you don’t mind the premium price tag, the Surface Laptop offers enough for you to really enjoy working or just consuming content on this device. This is what really expect from a laptop in 2018, at least in terms of experience. Clearly, this is one of the best options available for those in the Windows ecosystem.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/08/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
80% Microsoft Surface Laptop review: Still worth the price of admission
Source: It Pro English Archive.org version
As a first stab at a proper lightweight notebook, the Surface Studio is a capable and accomplished offering. It's held back slightly by the omission of USB-C connectivity and the decision to ship it with Windows 10 S, but it's otherwise an absolutely superb device.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/16/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Microsoft Surface Laptop: Is this one of the best Windows notebooks?
Source: Hardware Zone English Archive.org version
And of course, there’s Microsoft’s own Surface Pro tablet. They have very comparable performance and features, but one’s a traditional notebook while the other is a detachable. If you want to find out more about how these two match up, check out our handy comparison guide here.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/01/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 75% performance: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 85%
80% Microsoft Surface Laptop: Is this one of the best Windows notebooks?
Source: Hardware Zone English Archive.org version
And of course, there’s Microsoft’s own Surface Pro tablet. They have very comparable performance and features, but one’s a traditional notebook while the other is a detachable. If you want to find out more about how these two match up, check out our handy comparison guide here.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/11/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 75% performance: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 85%
80% Microsoft Surface Laptop REVIEW: Is this the best Windows Laptop of 2017?
Source: Daily Star English Archive.org version
However, if you’d like more control over what you run on your machine, then there are other alternatives out there that would be better suited to your needs.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/30/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

83% Microsofts Surface Laptop Ultrabook für Minimalisten?
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/20/2018
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 88% features: 71% display: 74% mobility: 94% ergonomy: 85%
84% Notebook mit Windows 10 S
Source: PC Go - 11/17 German
Single Review, , Short, Date: 11/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 84%
Surface Laptop: il primo notebook classic di Microsoft
Source: Leonardo.it Tech Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent display; high autonomy; impressive design.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/01/2017
55% Microsoft Surface Laptop review
Source: Diskidee.nl Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/28/2018
Rating: Total score: 55% price: 56% performance: 54%
Test, recenzja, opinia – Microsoft Surface Laptop – jak jeden, żywy i spójny organizm
Source: 90 Sekund Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; solid workmanship; high mobility; powerful hardware; high performance. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/09/2018

Comment

Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640: Integrated graphics card (GT3e), which is used for some Kaby Lake CPUs (ULV models, 15 Watts).

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


i7-7660U: Kaby-Lake based ULV-SoC (System on a Chip) for thin notebooks and Ultrabooks. Integrates two CPU cores clocked at 2.5-4 GHz as well as an Iris Plus Graphics 640 GPU clocked at 300 - 1050 MHz and 64 MB eDRAM. Manufactured in a 14nm process.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


13.50":

There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Microsoft:

Microsoft smartphones and tablets have been tested since 2012. There are many reviews with average ratings. The reader's interest is quite given, but the market share is not big enough for the Top 5 smartphone manufacturers (as of 2016).


79.74%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Devices from a different Manufacturer and/or with a different CPU

Apple MacBook Pro 13 2017
Iris Plus Graphics 640, Kaby Lake i5-7360U

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Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Alder Lake-M i5-1245U, 13.50", 1.27 kg
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13, i5-1235U
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13, i7-1255U
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13, i7-1265U
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Alder Lake-M i7-1265U, 13.50", 1.29 kg
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Core i5
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Microsoft Surface Pro X 2021
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 13 i5
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 13, Core i7-1065G7
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Microsoft Surface Laptop
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Microsoft Surface Go 4
UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs, Alder Lake-N N200, 10.50", 0.512 kg
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 RTX 4060
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, Raptor Lake-H i7-13700H, 14.40", 2 kg
Microsoft Surface Pro 9, i5-1245U
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Alder Lake-M i5-1245U, 13.00", 0.877 kg
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 15, i7-1265U
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Alder Lake-M i7-1265U, 15.00", 1.56 kg
Microsoft Surface Studio 2+
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, Tiger Lake i7-11370H, 28.00", 9.56 kg
Microsoft Surface Pro 9, i5-1235U
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Alder Lake-M i5-1235U, 13.00", 0.879 kg
Microsoft Surface Pro 9, i7-1255U
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Alder Lake-M i7-1255U, 13.00", 0.877 kg
Microsoft Surface Pro 9, ARM
Adreno 690, Snapdragon SD 8cx Gen 3, 13.00", 0.883 kg
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 15, i7-1255U
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Alder Lake-M i7-1255U, 15.00", 1.579 kg
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio i5-11300H
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Tiger Lake i5-11300H, 14.40", 1.74 kg
Current Prices
Stefan Hinum (Update: 2017-12-29)