# Compact Battery-Preserving Laptops Microsoft's Surface Laptop Features a Longer Battery Life By Mary Van Puymbroeck | Published 2017-05-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longer-battery-life References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2017/05/02/microsoft-surface-laptop/?utm_cid=mash-prod-nav-sub-st) & [microsoft](https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/) [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-surface-laptop-5) just unveiled its newest addition to the Surface family with the [Surface Laptop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-surface-laptops) which offers a longer battery life than competing devices on the market. In an education-focused event, Microsoft released its first Surface clam-shell laptop that doesn't detach into a tablet. To be available on June 15th, the ultra powerful laptop (told to be 50 percent faster than the latest [Macbook Pro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-apple-macbook-pro)) offers 14.5 hours of battery life. The new addition also boasts a highly responsive touchscreen display, and is available in 4 stylish colors. Priced at $999.00, the new Microsoft Surface laptop is said to be a game changer for students and professionals alike, especially because of its longer battery life and compact design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Longer-battery Laptops:** The trend is towards laptops with longer battery lives that are able to cater to the needs of professionals and students alike. - **Education-focused Laptops:** The demand for educational laptops is growing, and companies that cater to this demand are positioned for growth and innovation. - **Responsive Touchscreens:** As devices become more advanced, the need for highly responsive and intuitive touchscreens becomes ever more important. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Companies that create consumer electronics are well positioned to take advantage of the growing demand for longer battery lines and education-focused laptops. - **Education Technology:** The growing demand for education-focused laptops represents a huge opportunity for companies in the education technology sector. - **Computer Hardware Design:** As the demand for more advanced and highly responsive touchscreens grows, companies that specialize in computer hardware design have an opportunity to innovate and capture market share. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sophisticated Power-Rich Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-surface-laptop-5.md) - [Adaptable Dynamic Professional Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-2.md) - [Upgraded Compact Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surface-laptop-go-3.md) - [Lightweight Business Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surface-laptop-6.md) - [Stylishly Flexible Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-surface-pro-9.md) - [Ultra-Mobile Hybrid Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-expertbook-b3.md) - [Battery-Branded Extended Use Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energizer-laptops.md) - [Compact 2-in-1 AI Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surface-pro-12.md) - [Classroom-Focused Student Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-surface-laptop-se.md)