Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 2 Platinum 2018
Microsoft
38 Overall Score
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Acer Aspire 14" A14-52M-72FH Steel Gray 2025
Acer
60 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 2 Platinum 2018
No customer feedback yet
Acer Aspire 14" A14-52M-72FH Steel Gray 2025
60 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The Acer 14" Aspire 14 AI Laptop receives mixed feedback. Some users praise its fast performance, crisp display, and great value for the price, especially with an i7 processor, 16GB RAM, and 1TB SSD at $549. However, one verified reviewer strongly criticizes the clunky touchpad, poor bottom-firing speakers, and annoying backlight issue, warning it is not for those used to refined devices like a MacBook. A promotional review notes it meets expectations as a versatile device for a student.
Pros
- Fast performance with i7 processor
- Crisp and clear display
- Great value for the price at $549
- Lightweight and portable design
- Versatile for work, gaming, and TV
Cons
- Clunky touchpad
- Poor bottom-firing speakers
- Annoying backlight sleep issue
- Not for users used to premium devices like MacBook
Performance 3
Value for money 2
Display quality 2
Build quality 2
Touchpad quality 1
Speaker quality 1
Scores
Compact
Student
Entertainment
Business
Developer
Creator
Ai Llm
Gaming
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 2 | Acer Aspire 14" A14-52M-72FH | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | — | 8★ |
| Frequency | 1.6 GHz | 2.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | Intel Arc Graphics 140V★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR3 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 128 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.5" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2256 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | LCD | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 45 percent |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 0 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.25 kg★ | 1.40 kg |
| Battery | 45 Wh | 65 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 2 Platinum 2018
- Strong portability (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong screen (79th percentile)
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average storage (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average cpu (22nd percentile)
Acer Aspire 14" A14-52M-72FH Steel Gray 2025
- Strong portability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Strong port selection (78th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average reliability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 2 Platinum 2018
No current pricing available
Acer Aspire 14" A14-52M-72FH Steel Gray 2025
Verdict
Winner: Acer Aspire 14" A14-52M-72FH
Scores 60 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 30 specs.
