Winner: M1 MacBook Air ( but the Surface Laptop’s keyboard ensures it remains on its feet until the final round). Easily the best I’ve used on a laptop, it even benefits from the curious amount of flex within the chassis beneath it.Īnd that Alcantara finish? I really like it – but I will report back in a few months regarding its wear!
However, special mention must be made of the keyboard, because it’s the crowning glory for the Surface Laptop 4. There’s just a tangible lightness and hollowness to Microsoft’s machine which reduces the premium feel somewhat. Defining why that’s the case isn’t easy they weigh roughly the same and both feature a tapered design. The Surface Laptop 4 feels a smidgen below the MacBook Air in terms of build quality. But I’d never held one in my hands until now. This is entirely unfair I’m aware that there are many lovely Windows laptops out there that benefit from the same fit and finish and attention to detail that Apple lavishes on the MacBook. I was pleasantly surprised when I retrieved the Surface Laptop 4 from its MacBook-like packaging. Here are my initial thoughts on the key points.
