ASUS Chromebook 11.6" BR1102CGA-YS14 Mineral Grey
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 Platinum 2019
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ASUS Chromebook 11.6" BR1102CGA-YS14 Mineral Grey
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 Platinum 2019
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
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS Chromebook 11.6" BR1102CGA-YS14 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Celeron | Intel Core i5 1035G★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Frequency | 0.8 GHz | 1.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics★ | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 4 GB | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Storage 1 | 128 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11.6" | 13.5" |
| Resolution | 1366 px | 2256 px★ |
| Panel | — | IPS★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 4★ | 1 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | Mini DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.36 kg★ | 1.54 kg |
| Battery | 50 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
ASUS Chromebook 11.6" BR1102CGA-YS14 Mineral Grey
- Strong portability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (66th percentile)
- Below average ram (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average cpu (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average screen (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average storage (8th percentile)8th %ile
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 Platinum 2019
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong portability (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong screen (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average ram (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average storage (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average cpu (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average port selection (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 Platinum 2019 offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 52 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 26 specs.
