You don't have to wait until November 28, 2025, for Black Friday, as retailers have jumped the gun to host lucrative deals for the most sought-after PCs on the market.
One of the more notable discounts is at Best Buy, which is selling Microsoft's Surface Pro 11 (Snapdragon X Plus) for a 22% discount, cutting its $899.99 MSRP down to $699.99 for its early Black Friday sales event.
What makes this laptop worth the money?
Microsoft has churned out many Surface laptops over the years, and in 2024, the company produced one of its greatest entries yet – the Surface Pro 11 (Snapdragon X Plus).
This sleek 2-in-1 laptop earned a rare, perfect 5/5 review from us for many reasons. It is an exceptional piece of hardware with a high CPU processor speed of 3.4GHz, 16 hours of battery life, 512GB of storage, 16GB of RAM, and a 12-inch LCD touch-screen capable of 2196 x 1464 resolutions.
It also features a Snapdragon X Plus processor, which can achieve 45 Trillion Operations Per Second of NPU power. This enables the laptop to enhance its built-in Copilot+ AI features so it can look up info online, edit photos, and assist in creative writing with improved efficiency.
On top of that, the Surface Pro 11 has a built-in camera and mic, which can convey your face and voice with crystal-clear image and audio quality. The webcam's image quality can be enhanced further with filter effects, background blurring, and other tools using the AI-powered Windows Effects Studios app built into the laptop.
The only real major downsides of the Surface Pro 11 are that there is no anti-reflective augmented reality layer to stave off glaring lights, and it has no human presence detection system to automatically lock and unlock the laptop if a human is detected close by.
Aside from those nitpicks, the Surface Pro 11 is one of the best Copilot+ PCs Microsoft has ever produced and is a must-have for any PC user looking for a laptop that can take full advantage of Windows 11 now that support for Windows 10 has ended.
If you fancy getting this laptop, the model outfitted with the Snapdragon X Plus processor is on sale for $699.99 at Best Buy, instead of its usual MSRP $899.90.
This deal won't last forever, though, as this early Black Friday discount at Best Buy will only last until November 9, 2025.
FAQ
Why is this Surface laptop so popular with readers?
It balances speed, battery life, and design in a way that works for both work and play. It’s reliable, versatile, and doesn’t feel like a compromise.
Is this Surface good for gaming as well as work?
Yes — while it’s not a hardcore gaming rig, it handles casual and mid‑range gaming smoothly, alongside productivity tasks.
What makes it one of your top laptops?
It scored highly in our testing for performance, display quality, and overall value. It’s a rare device that appeals equally to professionals, students, and everyday users.
Is Microsoft's Surface Pro 11 compatible with all Windows apps?
No, not all Windows apps are compatible with it, as the Surface Pro 11 uses a Windows-on-ARM processor.
Check out our guide for the best native Windows on Arm apps to learn which apps are compatible. Some compatible apps include Google Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Vivaldi, and Opera.
Is the Surface Pro 11 capable of running Adobe Photoshop or particular music plugins (DAWs)?
Microsoft's Surface Pro 11 is capable of running the Standard Creative Cloud version of Adobe Photoshop and other Adobe products. However, most niche or 3rd-party programs may not function properly on the Surface Pro 11.
Does this laptop come with a keyboard and pen?
No. You must buy separately sold keyboard and pen accessories.
When does Black Friday start?
Black Friday will start on November 28, 2025, the Friday after Thanksgiving. It will last for the duration of the following weekend up until December 1, 2025.
Yet, retailers have already started hosting discounts on various electronic hardware and software products, so it's best to keep an eye out for deals throughout November.
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