HP 14 14" 14-dq6012dx Blue 2025
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 Platinum 2019
What Buyers Say
HP 14 14" 14-dq6012dx Blue 2025
The HP laptop receives mostly positive reviews for its speed, value, and suitability for work and study. However, several verified buyers report significant issues: a defective display, poor customer service from HP, and the restrictive Windows 11 S-Mode that blocks non-Microsoft apps. The keyboard lacks backlighting and has a cheap feel, and one unit arrived with only 4GB RAM instead of the advertised 8GB.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Good value for money
- Lightweight and portable
- Clear screen
- Comfortable keyboard
Cons
- Windows 11 S-Mode restrictions
- Defective display on some units
- Poor HP customer service
- Keyboard lacks backlight
- Cheap plastic keyboard feel
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
| HP 14 14" 14-dq6012dx | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Processor N150 | Intel Core i5 1035G★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.6 GHz★ | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel Graphics★ | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 4 GB | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Storage 1 | 128 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | eMMC | SSD★ |
| Storage 2 | 128 GB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | SSD★ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 13.5" |
| Resolution | 1366 px | 2256 px★ |
| Panel | — | IPS★ |
| Brightness | 250 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 62.5 percent | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| HDMI | HDMI 1.4b | Mini DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.47 kg★ | 1.54 kg |
| Battery | 41 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home in S Mode | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
HP 14 14" 14-dq6012dx Blue 2025
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong portability (77th percentile)
- Below average ram (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average cpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average screen (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average storage (12th percentile)12th %ile
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 (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average storage (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average cpu (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average port selection (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 52 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 29 specs.