Sleek Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 with 256GB SSD drops to US$499 on Amazon

Microsoft's reputable Surface brand is mostly known for its versatile form factors like the Surface Pro tablet or the innovative Surface Laptop Studio, but the software behemoth's lineup also includes a traditional clamshell notebook which is just called the Surface Laptop. Although these premium machines are usually not found om the affordable US$500 price segment, bargain hunters who are willing to pick up a renewed notebook in like-new condition can now take advantage of a noteworthy deal on Amazon.

The Seattle-based retailer currently offers the black Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 with an Intel Core i5-1035G7 quad-core processor, 8GB of soldered DDR4 memory as well as the 256GB SSD option at a steeply discounted sale price of US$499. These units are refurbished by Microsoft, which means that they should be indistinguishable from brand-new notebooks, and they are also equipped with a brand new battery. Anyhow, prospective buyers don't have to take any risks as the Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 can be easily returned and is further covered by a full one-year warranty. Alternatively, this deal also applies to the fancy Sandstone color variant and the gorgeous Cobalt Blue version with smooth Alcantara.

In our comprehensive review, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 received praise for its well-calibrated IPS display with the unusual but very practical 3:2 aspect ratio. The sturdy aluminum chassis, quiet keyboard and good speakers are also hard to beat considering the affordable price tag. Furthermore, the 13.5-inch notebook can be charged via USB-C and also supports the modern Wi-Fi 6 standard. The most obvious weakness of this machine may be its fairly poor repairability, but that applies to most mobile devices these days. However, thanks to its awfully good build quality and premium overall feel, this deal on the Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 can still be considered a steal at US$500.