ASUS Chromebook 15.6" CX1 Black 2024
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 Platinum 2019
What Buyers Say
ASUS Chromebook 15.6" CX1 Black 2024
The ASUS Chromebook 14" HD is generally well-liked for its lightweight design, good value, and solid performance for everyday tasks like browsing and streaming. Most users find it reliable and portable, though a few report issues with speed and freezing after a month of use. One verified review describes a unit that stopped working within a month, but the majority praise its battery life, memory, and overall affordability.
Pros
- Lightweight and portable design
- Good value for the price
- Solid performance for everyday tasks
- Long battery life
- Easy setup and use
Cons
- Processor can be slow and lag
- Freezes and stops working after a month
- Not suitable for gaming
- Some units may have reliability issues
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 Platinum 2019
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
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS Chromebook 15.6" CX1 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Celeron N3350 | Intel Core i5 1035G★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 2 | 4★ |
| Frequency | 1.1 GHz | 1.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 500 | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Storage 1 | 64 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | eMMC | SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 13.5" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2256 px★ |
| Panel | — | IPS★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| HDMI | — | Mini DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.80 kg | 1.54 kg★ |
| OS | ChromeOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
ASUS Chromebook 15.6" CX1 Black 2024
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average cpu (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average ram (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average storage (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average screen (21st percentile)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 Platinum 2019
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong portability (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong screen (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average ram (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average cpu (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average port selection (19th percentile)19th %ile
Verdict
Scores 52 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 23 specs.