Is there a better alternative?

　　

The best alternative is the XPS 15, which starts at $1,050. That gets you a faster H-series processor and an extra 128GB of storage. It’s not as light or refined as the Surface Laptop 3, but the higher configurations have broader ranger in terms of performance.

　　There are some 14-inch laptops that offer a similar overall package, such as the Lenovo Yoga C940 or the Huawei MateBook X Pro.

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How long will it last?

The Surface Laptop 3 is as sturdy and well-built as laptops get. The inclusion of swappable storage also means you can upgrade in the future on your own. The one-year limited hardware warranty is nothing special, but Microsoft does offer plenty of additional support, including 90-day technical support over the phone or 12 months of in-store technical support.

　　

Should you buy it?

No. The base configuration is the only one I can come close to recommending — again, if you just want that larger screen. The higher-end models don’t stack up well against its competitors. Even then, an entry-level configuration of the Dell XPS 15 is likely the better option.