ASUS Chromebook Plus 14" CX3402CBA vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition
ASUS Chromebook Plus 14" CX3402CBA 2023, Core i3-1215U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Pearl White
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
What Buyers Say
ASUS Chromebook Plus 14" CX3402CBA 2023, Core i3-1215U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Pearl White
The ASUS Chromebook receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its design, bright screen, and ease of use for basic tasks like email and web browsing, with highlights including a backlit keyboard and good value. However, one reviewer returned it due to poor performance and hard-to-read white keys on a white chassis, while another remains cautiously optimistic after initial use.
Pros
- Bright screen
- Backlit keyboard
- Easy setup and navigation
- Good value for price
- Attractive design
Cons
- Hard-to-read white keys
- Poor performance for some
- White-on-white keyboard design
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Users are very satisfied with the Surface Laptop, praising its build quality, smooth trackpad, excellent screen brightness, and long battery life. One reviewer noted a printer connectivity issue, but overall sentiment is highly positive. The magnetic charging port is also appreciated for its durability.
Pros
- Excellent screen brightness
- Smooth trackpad
- Great battery life
- Well-constructed build
- Magnetic charging port
Cons
- Printer connectivity issue
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS Chromebook Plus 14" CX3402CBA | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i3 1215U | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 1.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics★ | Qualcomm Adreno |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 15" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2496 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 45 percent NTSC | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | — | USB4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 1.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.44 kg★ | 1.66 kg |
| Battery | 50 Wh | 66 Wh★ |
| OS | ChromeOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
ASUS Chromebook Plus 14" CX3402CBA 2023, Core i3-1215U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Pearl White
- Strong affordability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong portability (78th percentile)
- Below average social proof (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average ram (21st percentile)
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average gpu (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average affordability (14th percentile)14th %ile
Verdict
Scores 70 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 28 specs.