HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8): Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) scores 8.3 versus 8.0 for the HP Spectre x360 14 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the cheaper option at $1,449. Choose based on the use cases below: the Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) leads overall, while the Spectre x360 14 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Key Differences
- Faster overall: Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) (Geekbench multi 13,200 vs 11,800).
- Longer battery: Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) (16h vs 11h web).
- Lighter: Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) (1.34 kg vs 1.44 kg).
- Display: OLED (HP Spectre x360 14 (2025)) vs IPS (PixelSense) (Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8)).
- Cheaper: Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) (saves about $350 CAD).
Spectre x360 14 (2025) vs Surface Laptop 7 (13.8): Full Breakdown
Performance: the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 13,200 against 11,800 for the HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) — roughly 12% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) averaged 26 FPS versus 16 FPS. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the better pick if you game or edit video.
Battery and portability: the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) lasts longer away from a charger, running 16 hours in our web-browsing test versus 11 hours. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is also easier to carry at 1.34 kg versus 1.44 kg, which matters if you commute or travel.
Display: the HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) uses a 14-inch OLED panel (2880 x 1800, 120Hz), while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) has a 13.8-inch IPS (PixelSense) panel (2304 x 1536, 120Hz). The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) measured brighter at 596 nits, and covered 82% of DCI-P3 — relevant for outdoor use and colour work.
Price and value: the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the cheaper option in Canada, about $350 less than the HP Spectre x360 14 (2025). Weighed against our test scores (8.0 vs 8.3 overall), the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) offers the better value for the money, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the stronger laptop outright if budget is not the deciding factor.
For the complete testing data, read our full HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) review and Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the Spectre x360 14 (2025) and the Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | Spectre x360 14 (2025) | Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.0 | 8.3 ✓ |
| Price (CAD) | $1,799 | $1,449 ✓ |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus |
| GPU | Intel Arc (integrated) | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5x | 16GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1000GB ✓ | 512GB |
| Display | 14" OLED | 13.8" IPS (PixelSense) |
| Brightness | 402 nits | 596 nits ✓ |
| Battery (web) | 11 h | 16 h ✓ |
| Weight | 1.44 kg | 1.34 kg ✓ |
| Geekbench multi | 11,800 | 13,200 ✓ |
| Gaming (1080p) | 26 fps ✓ | 16 fps |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited | 1-year limited |
Which Should You Buy?
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) scores 8.3 versus 8.0 for the HP Spectre x360 14 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the cheaper option at $1,449. Choose based on the use cases below: the Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) leads overall, while the Spectre x360 14 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the Spectre x360 14 (2025) or the Surface Laptop 7 (13.8)?
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) scores 8.3 versus 8.0 for the HP Spectre x360 14 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the cheaper option at $1,449. Choose based on the use cases below: the Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) leads overall, while the Spectre x360 14 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Which is better for school?
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the better choice for school.
Which is better for business?
The HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) is the better choice for business.
Which is better for gaming?
The HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) is the better choice for gaming.
Which is better for multimedia?
The HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) is the better choice for multimedia.
Which is better for programming?
The HP Spectre x360 14 (2025) is the better choice for programming.
Which is better for travel?
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the better choice for travel.
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