Best Laptops under CA$700 for everyday use

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Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" 1ZO - 00001 Platinum 2020

34.5 Score
12.4"Intel Core i5 1035G4GB RAM64GB SSD
Why we recommend this

Weighing just 1.11kg, this is Microsoft’s lightest Surface laptop, combining a 12.4-inch PixelSense touchscreen with a 10th Gen Intel Core i5-1035G1 processor for basic portability. Its standout feature is a premium, sleek aluminum build at an entry-level price, delivering a tactile experience rare in this segment. This device is best for students or mobile professionals who prioritize a compact, stylish design for web browsing, document editing, and streaming over raw performance.

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Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Black 2024

58.8 Score
13"Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-10016GB RAM1024GB SSDQualcomm Adreno GPU
Why we recommend this

The Snapdragon X Elite chip delivers multi-threaded performance that outpaces the MacBook Air M3, paired with a vivid 13-inch 2880x1920 OLED 120Hz display and 14-hour battery life. Its 0.89kg tablet form factor with an integrated kickstand offers genuine 2-in-1 flexibility, now enhanced by Wi-Fi 7 and AI-driven features like Recall. This device is best for students and mobile professionals who need a lightweight, always-connected PC for productivity and media consumption, not gaming.

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Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 14.4" 2 Platinum 2024

57.9 Score
14.4"Intel Core i7 13800H16GB RAM512GB SSDIntel Iris Xe Graphics
Why we recommend this ▼

The 14-core Intel Core i7-13800H processor delivers strong productivity performance in a convertible chassis that shifts between laptop, stage, and canvas modes. Its 14.4-inch 2400x1600 PixelSense Flow touchscreen and premium build quality make it a natural fit for Windows 11 Pro pen-based workflows. This device is best for business users and students who prioritize note-taking and presentations over dedicated graphics performance.

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