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Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 14.4" Platinum 2021

48.6 Best Value Score
14.4"Core i716GB RAM512GB SSDNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
Why we recommend this

The 14.4-inch 120Hz 2400x1600 touchscreen with 487 nits brightness and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU make this a capable creative and gaming machine. Its unique hinge design lets it transition from laptop to studio mode, with magnetic storage and charging for the Surface Slim Pen 2. Best for digital artists and casual gamers who want a single device for drawing, note-taking, and playing DirectX 12 titles.

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Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 14.4" Surface Laptop Studio Platinum 2021 laptop
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