The benefits of using a touchscreen laptop

Touchscreen computers combine the best of both worlds: Not only do you have a keyboard and mouse (or touchpad) that you’re familiar with, but you can also directly interact with the screen—either through a stylus or with your finger. This changes the ways we can interact with digital devices. See how the magic of touch unlocks new possibilities for work, play, and every experience in between.

The future at your fingertips

Unlike traditional computers that rely solely on a keyboard and mouse, touchscreen laptops introduce a natural way to interact with your device. The touch interface allows for intuitive navigation, making tasks such as browsing the web, organizing files, and even creative work more efficient.

How touchscreen computers can enhance productivity

If you're in the design, architecture, or healthcare industries, for example, you’ll be well-served by a portable computer that you can take from your home to the workplace or jobsite. Complex design work is made simple with a touchscreen laptop: zoom in on blueprints or graphic elements with a pinch of your two fingers, or sketch directly on the screen. The ability to directly interact with your work using a stylus or your fingers brings a level of precision that was previously hard to achieve.

If you’re in the medical field, meeting with patients, you can’t afford to be tethered to a traditional keyboard and mouse. Carry your touchscreen laptop with you to conduct visits, fill out and sign forms directly on screen with a stylus like the Surface Slim Pen 2.¹ No more switching between tools or navigating complex menus—simply touch and work.

Accessibility and inclusivity for all walks of life

Another significant benefit of touchscreen laptops is the improvement they bring to accessibility and inclusivity. Some people with disabilities often find it easier to use touchscreens instead of traditional input devices such as keyboards, mice, or touchpads. Interacting directly on a large, smooth, responsive screen can be a game-changer. What’s more, touchscreen laptops also offer alternative input methods like voice recognition and screen readers.

For businesses and educational institutions, this inclusivity is vital to fostering an inclusive environment and making a positive impact on the lives of many. Teachers and trainers can work with students more effectively, employees can collaborate seamlessly, and customers can engage more easily.

Immersive entertainment for books, movies, and more

Touchscreen devices aren't just about work; they can provide a more immersive entertainment experience as well. The Surface Laptop 5 is a perfect example of a device that excites the senses, no matter what your favorite entertainment is; it’s powered by speedy 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5/i7 processors that enable Dolby Vision IQ™ to deliver vivid colors and contrast and cinematic sound via Omnisonic® Dolby Atmos® speakers. With the choice of a 13.5” or 15” PixelSense™ touchscreen, watching videos, playing games, or reading e-books is even more interactive with the tactile interface.

Bring your touchscreen computer anywhere

In contrast to traditional laptops, touchscreen computers are often all-in-one solutions, with their screen and computer components integrated into one sleek device. This not only saves space but also reduces cable clutter, making your workspace more organized. Even if you opt for accessories such as external monitors, mechanical keyboards, or trackball devices, you can set up an aesthetically minimalist work setup with a touchscreen device—and disconnect it from your workspace if you need to go on the road.

The Surface Pro 9 2-in-one, for example, gives you tablet flexibility with the laptop performance and battery life² to go anywhere, and stay there, without worrying about or searching for an outlet. The PixelSense touchscreen effortlessly switches between tablet and laptop mode thanks to the adjustable, built-in Kickstand—hands-free viewing or hands-on creating made easy.

Microsoft touchscreen laptops are at the forefront of personal and professional computing, with the potential for enhancing productivity, immersive entertainment, improved accessibility, space-saving, and mobility. Compare Surface devices and find the ideal Microsoft touchscreen that fits your needs, your lifestyle, and your budget.