Prime Day vs. Microsoft: Comparing the BEST Surface PC deals from both stores

Surface Laptop 5: was $999 now $879 at Amazon

The Surface Laptop 5 is a minor upgrade over its predecessor, but that doesn't mean it isn't a great laptop. It's the same as before, but with an updated typing feel, newer 12th-Gen Intel chips under the hood, and a slight improvement in battery life. Everything you could ask for.

Amazon has Microsoft Store beat here with an additional $20 discount on the entry-level model.

Price check: Microsoft Store $899

✅Pros: Excellent keyboard and trackpad, Windows Hello, Alcantara keyboard, good battery life

❌Cons: Design is somewhat dated

Surface Pro 9: was $1,099 now $831 at Amazon

This is Microsoft's flagship Surface PC, featuring a fantastic 13-inch touch screen with 120Hz refresh rate, premium aluminium chassis with built-in kickstand, support for Windows Hello face unlock, and utilizes Microsoft's excellent Type Cover and Slim Pen accessories to turn it into a great laptop 2-in-1.

Amazon also has Microsoft Store beat here with a substantial $68 further discount on the entry-level model.

Price check: Microsoft Store $899

✅Pros: Flagship computer, 120hz display, Windows Hello face unlock, touch and pen support, Intel 12th-Gen

❌Cons: Battery life could be better, keyboard not included

Surface Laptop Go 2: was $799 now $468 at Amazon

This laptop is perfect for on-the-go working with a 12.5-inch touchscreen display, 11th-Gen Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, and 128GB storage. Whether you're a student, teacher, office worker, or something in-between, Microsoft's budget-friendly laptop line is simply excellent. And for just $449, it'd be a waste not to buy one.

Amazon has Microsoft beat here with a whopping 41% discount on the top-end Laptop Go 2, down from $799 to just $468.

Price check: Microsoft $549 | Best Buy $799

✅Pros: Affordable, small (but not cramped), 11th Gen Intel CPU, solid 720P webcam, good display and build quality

❌Cons: No keyboard backlighting and the battery life is just 'ok'

Surface Laptop Studio: was $1,599 now $1,199 at Microsoft Store

This laptop is the one Microsoft makes for creative professionals and gamers. The model on sale as an 11th-Gen Intel Core i7, 32GB RAM, and 1TB of SSD storage for games, apps, and documents. It features a unique 2-in-1 design that allows the screen to be pulled forward and laid flat across the keyboard deck.

It's a tie between Amazon and the Microsoft Store here, with both entry-level models coming in at the exact same price. 

Price check: Amazon $1,199

✅Pros: Most powerful Surface, 120Hz 14-inch touch screen, unique form factor design, haptic touchpad

❌Cons: Older 11th-gen CPU