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Apple MacBook Air 13" (M3)
Silent, thin and genuinely all-day — the default laptop we recommend to most people.
4.8 · 12,840 reviews
$999
$1,099
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Best 2-in-1
Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch (Snapdragon X Plus)
A tablet that becomes a laptop when you need one.
4.4 · 310 reviews
$999
$1,099
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The 12-inch Surface Pro runs Windows on a Snapdragon X Plus chip with all-day battery and no fan noise. Best for note-taking, travel and light office work rather than heavy creative apps.
- Snapdragon X Plus, fanless
- 12-inch 90 Hz touchscreen
- Up to 16 h battery
- Kickstand and detachable keyboard
The verdict
Why it scores 4.4 out of 5
Works for you
- Light and genuinely portable
- Fanless and silent
- Works as a tablet or a laptop
Worth knowing
- Keyboard and pen cost extra
- Ports are limited
Full specifications
- Chip
- Snapdragon X Plus
- Display
- 12-inch 2196 x 1464 touch, 90 Hz
- Battery
- Up to 16 h
- Weight
- 0.68 kg tablet
- Ports
- 2 x USB-C 3.2
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