Microsoft Surface Book 13.5" HMW-00001-cr Silver 2018
Dell Chromebook 11.6" Chromebook 3100
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Book 13.5" HMW-00001-cr Silver 2018
The Microsoft Surface Book 2 receives mixed feedback from verified buyers. Many praise its value as a laptop-tablet hybrid, fast performance, and build quality, especially for the refurbished price. However, several users report serious issues like extremely slow internet performance, poor battery life, defective chargers, and frustrating return/refund processes. The overall sentiment is cautiously positive but tempered by reliability and customer service concerns.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Fast performance
- Good build quality
- Versatile laptop-tablet hybrid
- Quick boot time
Cons
- Poor battery life in tablet mode
- Extremely slow internet performance
- Defective chargers reported
- Frustrating return and refund process
- Physical damage on refurbished units
Dell Chromebook 11.6" Chromebook 3100
The Dell Chromebook 3100 receives mixed feedback from users. While its Intel Celeron processor handles basic tasks like web browsing and document editing adequately, the 16 GB storage is considered very limited. Battery life is a common concern, with some users finding it insufficient for a full day of use.
Pros
- Adequate for basic tasks
- Intel Celeron processor handles web browsing and document editing
Cons
- Very limited 16 GB storage
- Insufficient battery life for full day use
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Book 13.5" HMW-00001-cr | Dell Chromebook 11.6" Chromebook 3100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 3.5 GHz core_i5 | Intel Celeron★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 2★ | 1 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 1.1 GHz |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel HD Graphics 620 | Intel UHD Graphics 600★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 2 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | — | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB★ | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB★ | 16 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD★ | eMMC |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.5" | 11.6" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1280 px |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11ac | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.53 kg★ | 2.85 kg |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | ChromeOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Book 13.5" HMW-00001-cr Silver 2018
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong portability (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong screen (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average cpu (27th percentile)
Dell Chromebook 11.6" Chromebook 3100
- Strong portability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average cpu (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average screen (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average ram (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average storage (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Verdict
Scores 46 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 21 specs.