It's thin and minimalist just like a MacBook, but different enough that you'll never get the two confused. The whole package is super sleek and in some respects, I can see why Microsoft doesn't want to mess with the design – it really is a thing of beauty. Our 13.5-inch review unit weighed in at 2.86 pounds and measured just 0.57 inches thick. Both the 13 and 15-inch models feature an aluminum body with tall 3:2 displays for enhanced productivity. I'm not going to spend too much time talking about the Surface Laptop 5's exterior because it's the same chassis Microsoft has been using for the last three or four generations. So while I'll never complain about getting a performance boost, it still feels like Microsoft could do better. And with the Surface Laptop 5, it feels like Microsoft is beginning to test that boundary because while the notebook is as sleek and elegant as ever, even with the inclusion of a new CPU, it's easy to see where its aging chassis could use a few updates or quality of life improvements. Now while that's often sage advice, obviously there's a limit to how long you can keep something going - especially a gadget - before it starts to lag behind. The old adage goes that if something ain't broke, don't fix it.
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