Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5" vs Dell Latitude 12.5" E7250
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5" 2019, Core i5-1035G7, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum
Microsoft
47 Overall Score
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Dell Latitude 12.5" E7250, Core i5-5300U, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Black
Dell
35 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5" 2019, Core i5-1035G7, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum
75 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
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
Battery life 2
Build quality 6
Performance 7
Charging issues 2
Keyboard issues 1
Value for money 4
Dell Latitude 12.5" E7250, Core i5-5300U, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Black
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Student
Compact
Business
Entertainment
Developer
Creator
Ai Llm
Gaming
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5" | Dell Latitude 12.5" E7250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 1035G7★ | INTEL CORE I5-5300U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Frequency | 1.2 GHz | 2.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB★ | 4 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 620★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.5" | 12.5" |
| Resolution | 2256 px★ | 1280 px |
| Panel | IPS★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | Mini DisplayPort | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.0★ |
| Ethernet | — | Intergrated 100/1000M |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.54 kg★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 10 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5" 2019, Core i5-1035G7, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum
- Strong affordability (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong portability (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average port selection (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average gpu (18th percentile)18th %ile
Dell Latitude 12.5" E7250, Core i5-5300U, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Black
- Strong gpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong affordability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong portability (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong port selection (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average screen (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average cpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average storage (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5"
Scores 47 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 27 specs.