Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 Platinum 2019
Microsoft
52 Overall Score
vs
Dell Latitude 14" 7490 Black 2018
Dell
40 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 Platinum 2019
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 14" 7490 Black 2018
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 | Dell Latitude 14" 7490 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 1035G★ | Intel Core i5 8250U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Frequency | 1.2 GHz | 1.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 620 | Intel HD Graphics 620★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.5" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2256 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 3 |
| HDMI | Mini DisplayPort | HDMI 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5★ | 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | RJ45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.54 kg | 1.40 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 60 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 10 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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
Dell Latitude 14" 7490 Black 2018
- Strong port selection (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong portability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average ram (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average cpu (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average gpu (30th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3
Scores 52 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 6 of 27 specs.