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: The new M5 chip provides a significant jump in GPU performance, matching the previous generation's "Pro" chips for video rendering and casual gaming, all while keeping the chassis under 0.5 inches thick.

: The Liquid Retina display offers industry-leading text rendering, which reviewers note is crucial for anyone spending eight hours a day staring at words. The Windows Equalizer: Microsoft Surface Laptop (7th Edition) best overall laptop to buy

: It edges out the MacBook in utility by including a USB-A port alongside USB-C, avoiding the "dongle life" that often plagues Mac users. : The new M5 chip provides a significant

: Unlike the MacBook, the Surface features a 120Hz touchscreen with a 3:2 aspect ratio, which provides more vertical space for reading documents and browsing. : Unlike the MacBook, the Surface features a

The "best overall laptop" is no longer a single, undisputed champion, but rather a title shared by two machines that represent the peak of their respective ecosystems: the and the Microsoft Surface Laptop (7th Edition) Go to product viewer dialog for this item. . The Gold Standard: Apple MacBook Air (M5) 2026 MacBook Air Go to product viewer dialog for this item.