Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i 12.2" 82XH0001US Abyss Blue 2023
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 Platinum 2019
What Buyers Say
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i 12.2" 82XH0001US Abyss Blue 2023
The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook is praised for its versatile 2-in-1 design, long battery life, and responsive touchscreen, making it ideal for students and light everyday use. Users appreciate its fast boot-up, lightweight portability, and ability to handle basic tasks like web browsing, streaming, and Google Docs. Some note limited storage and performance for heavy multitasking, and the keyboard lacks backlighting. Overall, it's seen as a great budget-friendly option for those needing a portable device for web-based work and entertainment.
Pros
- Versatile 2-in-1 design
- Long battery life
- Responsive touchscreen
- Fast boot-up
- Lightweight and portable
Cons
- Limited storage
- Not for heavy multitasking
- Keyboard not backlit
- Average brightness for outdoor use
- CPU and RAM may not be future-proof
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
| Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i 12.2" 82XH0001US | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Processor N100 | Intel Core i5 1035G★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics★ | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | LPDDR4X |
| Storage 1 | 64 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | eMMC | SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.2" | 13.5" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2256 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 300 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 50 percent NTSC | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | 0 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 1.4 | Mini DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.25 kg★ | 1.54 kg |
| OS | ChromeOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i 12.2" 82XH0001US Abyss Blue 2023
- Strong portability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average storage (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average ram (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average cpu (5th percentile)5th %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 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
Pricing
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i 12.2" 82XH0001US Abyss Blue 2023
No current pricing available
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 Platinum 2019
Verdict
Scores 52 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 28 specs.
