Is the Surface Laptop 15 good for gaming?

Only for light and casual games. The Snapdragon X2 Elite is an ARM chip with integrated graphics, and many Windows games either run poorly or not at all.

Does it run all Windows software?

Most mainstream apps, including Office, browsers and streaming apps, run natively. Some older or specialized x86 programs need emulation and may be slow or fail.

How long does the battery really last?

Microsoft rates it at up to 19 hours. Expect closer to 10 to 14 hours of mixed browsing, video and office work at moderate brightness.

Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?

RAM is soldered and cannot be changed. The 1 TB SSD is the configuration you buy, so pick the storage you need up front.

Is the screen good for drawing?

It supports touch, which suits notes and sketching, but it does not work with the Surface Pen pressure features the way some Surface devices do. Check pen support before buying for art.

How does it compare with the MacBook Air 15?

Both are thin 15-inch laptops with long battery life. The Surface adds a touchscreen and runs Windows, while the MacBook Air uses Apple silicon with stronger native app support and no touch input.