Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 Platinum 2019
Acer Nitro 15.6" 5 Black
What Buyers Say
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
Acer Nitro 15.6" 5 Black
The Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 is praised for its ability to run modern AAA games at high settings. Users appreciate the dedicated graphics and the potential for RAM and SSD upgrades. However, battery life during gaming and warranty details are common concerns. The inclusion of USB-C connectivity is a positive feature.
Pros
- Runs modern AAA games at high settings
- Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics
- RAM and SSD upgradeable
- USB-C connectivity included
Cons
- Battery life during gaming is a concern
- Warranty details unclear
- No fast-charging feature mentioned
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 | Acer Nitro 15.6" 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 1035G | Intel Core i5 10300H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Frequency | 1.2 GHz | 2.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 620 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | 4 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.5" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 2256 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | — | 144 Hz★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| HDMI | Mini DisplayPort | 1x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.0★ |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.54 kg★ | 2.30 kg |
| Battery | — | 58 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
Acer Nitro 15.6" 5 Black
- Strong gpu (75th percentile)
- Strong port selection (69th percentile)
- Below average reliability (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average cpu (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (26th percentile)
- Below average ram (26th percentile)
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 Platinum 2019
Acer Nitro 15.6" 5 Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 52 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 4 of 27 specs.
