The XPS 15 offers three USB-C connections exclusively where the Laptop 5 includes one USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) and one USB-A port. Even the Dell XPS 15 triples the available USB-C ports (though it lacks USB-A support). The connectivity options here are more varied than on the Surface Pro 9, though still not any more than the Surface Laptop has offered before, which is increasingly tough to tolerate at this size class. The Laptop 5 15-inch is a flagship product, and a larger one at that, so we expect it to replicate a higher-quality desktop experience. Those are much sharper, and usually better able to handle less-than-ideal lighting conditions, so in comparison this 720p camera is middling.

The video quality is serviceable, but with the prevalence of video calls in 2022, we’re seeing more 1080p cameras in premium laptops. A major disappointment is the 720p webcam. For that, it earns an 'excellent' 4-star rating but not quite an Editors' Choice nod for neglecting to address some key pain points, like the dated webcam and its relative lack of ports for a 15-incher. However, anyone chiefly seeking a light, long-lasting, and well-built 15-inch laptop with a big screen will enjoy the Surface Laptop 5. Power users should look to the Lenovo Slim 7 Pro X or the Dell XPS 15. The U-series version of these Intel CPUs are capable for everyday tasks but have a limited performance ceiling, and the price jumps to add memory and storage to the base model are steep.Ĭombined with the excellent build and long battery life, this makes the Laptop 5 best suited for mobility-first users, while like-priced competitors offer superior CPUs, OLED screen options, and even dedicated graphics. The Laptop 5 comes in two sizes, but we’re focusing here on the larger 15-inch model (which starts at $1,299.99 $1,799.99 as tested) for this review. Microsoft's Surface Laptop 5 follows up 2021’s Laptop 4, bringing Intel’s 12th Generation “ Alder Lake” processors to the same sleek design.

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