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Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra RTX Spark open on a desk, showing the bright screen and metal chassis

Surface Laptop Ultra review: 2000-nits Mini-LED panel is the problem

The Surface Laptop Ultra’s 2000-nits Mini-LED panel has no local dimming, suffers ghosting, and delivers washed-out blacks — despite peak brightness that rivals the MacBook Pro 16 and Yoga Pro. $4,299 gets you 20-core RTX Spark N1X, 64 GB RAM, and a premium metal chassis — but also wobbly hinges, no SD-Express, and a magnetic charger that blocks USB-A.

19 Oct 20262 min read

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Surface Laptop Ultra price: $1,000 trade-in for MacBook Pro

Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra trade-in offer promises up to $1,000 for MacBook Pros — but most users will get $45 to $275. Only a 2024 M4 14-inch hits $755. The US-only program is live now.

9 Oct 20261 min read