Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 Platinum 2019
Microsoft
52 Overall Score
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ASUS 16" M5606KA-DS76 Neutral Black
ASUS
27 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 Platinum 2019
75 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The Microsoft Surface Laptop receives mostly positive feedback for its build quality, performance, and value, especially as a refurbished unit. Users appreciate the sleek design, lightweight feel, and overall speed for everyday tasks. However, several reviews mention significant drawbacks such as battery life lasting only 2-3 hours, charging issues, keyboard registration problems, and overheating. A few users also noted cosmetic flaws like missing rubber feet or a persistent refurbished sticker. Despite these issues, most recommend it for office work, school, and light gaming.
Pros
- Sleek aesthetic design
- Lightweight and portable
- High-quality metal build
- Fast performance for daily tasks
- Excellent touchscreen
Cons
- Short battery life (2-3 hours)
- Charging issues reported
- Keyboard key registration problems
- Overheating tendencies
- Missing or faulty rubber feet
Battery life 2
Build quality 6
Performance 7
Charging issues 2
Keyboard issues 1
Value for money 4
ASUS 16" M5606KA-DS76 Neutral Black
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 | ASUS 16" M5606KA-DS76 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i5 1035G★ | Ryzen AI |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 4★ | — |
| Frequency | 1.2 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 620 | — |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB★ | 16 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD★ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.5" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2256 px★ | — |
| Panel | IPS★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB Ports | 1★ | — |
| HDMI | Mini DisplayPort | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.54 kg★ | 2.54 kg |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 Platinum 2019
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong portability (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong screen (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average port selection (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average cpu (19th percentile)19th %ile
ASUS 16" M5606KA-DS76 Neutral Black
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average storage (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average port selection (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average portability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average gpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3
Scores 52 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 22 specs.