Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 165H Black
Microsoft
61 Overall Score
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Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15.6" NP950XDB-KE2US Mystic Silver
Samsung
41 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 165H Black
78 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The refurbished Microsoft Surface receives mostly positive feedback for its portability, design, and performance. Users praise its lightweight build, responsive touchscreen, and value for money, with many noting it arrived in like-new condition. However, a few negative experiences highlight reliability issues, such as sudden failure after a few weeks and charging problems, which lower the overall score.
Pros
- Lightweight and portable design
- Responsive touchscreen
- Great value for money
- Like-new condition upon arrival
- Good performance for daily tasks
Cons
- Occasional sudden failure after weeks
- Charging issues reported
- Touchscreen can be dull
- Heats up under light loads
- Battery life not perfect
Portability 5
Build quality 6
Touchscreen 4
Value for money 5
Reliability 2
Battery life 3
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15.6" NP950XDB-KE2US Mystic Silver
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 165H | Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15.6" NP950XDB-KE2US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 165H★ | Intel Core i5 1135G |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 1 | 4★ |
| Frequency | 3.8 GHz★ | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB★ | 8 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Arc Graphics★ | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.5" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 2256 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | — | OLED★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.1★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.38 kg | 1.31 kg★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 165H Black
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong screen (79th percentile)
- Below average port selection (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15.6" NP950XDB-KE2US Mystic Silver
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong screen (72nd percentile)
- Below average ram (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average cpu (24th percentile)
- Below average port selection (29th percentile)
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Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 165H
Scores 61 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 23 specs.