Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 165H Black
ASUS CX1 15.6" CX1500CKA-DH44F Transparent Silver 2022
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 165H Black
The refurbished Microsoft Surface receives mostly positive feedback for its portability, design, and performance. Users praise its lightweight build, responsive touchscreen, and value for money, with many noting it arrived in like-new condition. However, a few negative experiences highlight reliability issues, such as sudden failure after a few weeks and charging problems, which lower the overall score.
Pros
- Lightweight and portable design
- Responsive touchscreen
- Great value for money
- Like-new condition upon arrival
- Good performance for daily tasks
Cons
- Occasional sudden failure after weeks
- Charging issues reported
- Touchscreen can be dull
- Heats up under light loads
- Battery life not perfect
ASUS CX1 15.6" CX1500CKA-DH44F Transparent Silver 2022
Users find this ASUS Chromebook reliable and easy to use for daily tasks like research and college work. It has been problem-free for several days of use, and one parent reports it is completely reliable for their son's college needs. However, there is some confusion about the timing of surveys and missing details like software or support dates.
Pros
- Easy to get online
- Reliable for daily use
- Good for college work
- Problem-free experience
Cons
- Confusing survey timing
- Missing software details
- Unclear support dates
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 165H | ASUS CX1 15.6" CX1500CKA-DH44F | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 165H★ | Intel Celeron N4500 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 1 | 2★ |
| Frequency | 3.8 GHz★ | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB★ | 4 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel Arc Graphics★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | LPDDR4X |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB★ | 64 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD★ | eMMC |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.5" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 2256 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 220 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.38 kg★ | 1.80 kg |
| Battery | — | 42 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | ChromeOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 165H Black
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong screen (79th percentile)
- Below average port selection (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
ASUS CX1 15.6" CX1500CKA-DH44F Transparent Silver 2022
- Below average ram (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average storage (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average gpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average screen (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 61 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 27 specs.