8/10: Surface Laptop Ultra gets a strong iFixit repair score
iFixit's score is double the M5 MacBook Pro's 4. The bottom cover and battery use screws; the price is $3,299.
iFixit opened the laptop and found it easier to repair than a MacBook Pro. The battery uses screws and the specs are strong. The price is high.
Hype check
Quieter than it deserves. This one matters more than the coverage suggests.
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Why it matters
A pricey laptop that is easier to fix, which helps it last longer.
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The details
- iFixit gave the Surface Laptop Ultra 8 out of 10 for repairability, versus 4 for the M5 MacBook Pro.
- The bottom cover comes off after removing screws under four clip-on feet.
- The 92 Wh battery is held by screws, not adhesive, and the M.2 SSD is replaceable.
- RAM cannot be upgraded, and some USB-C ports are soldered to the motherboard.
- Listed at $3,299 on Amazon; Microsoft published an official repair manual and plans to sell genuine parts.
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