Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 165H Black
Microsoft
61 Overall Score
vs
ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Black
ASUS
33 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 165H Black
78 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
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
Portability 5
Build quality 6
Touchscreen 4
Value for money 5
Reliability 2
Battery life 3
ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Black
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Compact
Business
Student
Entertainment
Developer
Creator
Ai Llm
Gaming
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 165H | ASUS Vivobook Go 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 165H★ | Intel Celeron N4500 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 1 | 2★ |
| Frequency | 3.8 GHz★ | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB★ | 4 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel Arc Graphics★ | Intel Iris Xe 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★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB★ | 64 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD★ | eMMC |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.5" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2256 px★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 1★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.38 kg | 1.30 kg★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home in S Mode |
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 Vivobook Go 14 Black
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong portability (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average cpu (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average ram (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average storage (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average gpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 165H
Scores 61 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 23 specs.