Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio

Possibly the most versatile laptop on the market

$2399-$4649, surface.com PROS

Game-changing, practical design Sharp, fast, 14.4-inch screen Up to 19 hours of battery life

CONS

Just two USB-C ports Stylus costs extra Screen won’t hover

over keys

Microsoft’s newest Surface device could change how you use a computer. Part laptop, part tablet, this device has a 14.4-inch touchscreen that can open up for traditional computing, tilt forward for use in “Studio Mode,” or lay flat if you want a canvas to draw on or read. Its hinge is sturdy and that screen features a 120 hertz refresh rate more common to smartphones for smooth scrolling. This Surface also comes with face recognition, a battery life of up to 19 hours, an efficient keyboard and powerful magnets to hold its stylus securely beneath its lid.