Microsoft Surface Go 3
Score: 67/100
Chuwi 2-in-1 Laptop 10.51
Score: 71/100Rankings
The Chuwi MiniBook N100 is a 10.51-inch ultra-portable 2-in-1 with a premium aluminum build and fast 512 GB SSD. Its modest N150 CPU, low 50 Hz refresh rate, and lack of upgradeability constrain demanding tasks. Best suited for students and frequent travelers needing a lightweight laptop for basic productivity.
The Surface Go 3 is a compact 10.5-inch Windows tablet aimed at budget-conscious students and casual users, offering solid portability and up to 9 hours of battery life. Its low-end Pentium processor, limited RAM and eMMC storage restrict it to light tasks. Best suited for learners and travelers who need basic productivity on a small, affordable device.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
10.5 inches | 10.51 inchesbest | |
9 hoursbest | — | |
— | 3,800 mAhbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 535 gbest | 950 g |
4 GB | 12 GBbest | |
64 GB | 512 GBbest | |
— | 50 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 48 mm | 7.6 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Processor | Intel Pentium Gold | Intel N150 |
RAM (GB) | 4 GB | 12 GB |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | Windows 10 Home S | Windows 11 Home |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 535 g | 950 g |
Thickness (mm) | 48 mm | 7.6 mm |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | 5.2 |
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | Wi‑Fi 6 |
Display(4) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 10.5 inches | 10.51 inches |
Resolution | 1920x1280 | 1920x1200 |
Panel Type | PixelSense | IPS |
Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 16:10 |
Storage(2) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 64 GB | 512 GB |
Storage Type | eMMC | SSD |
Camera(1) | ||
Front Camera (MP) | 5 MP | 2 MP |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the Surface Go 1st gen for its affordable price, solid battery life, and a bright PixelSense display, while praising the Intel HD Graphics 615's class-leading 3DMark 11 score and efficient video decoding. However, they uniformly criticize the Pentium 4415Y CPU as underpowered, the limited 4 GB RAM, and the slow eMMC storage, noting that the device feels constrained for anything beyond basic web-browsing and media consumption.
Everyday users value the tablet's portability, long battery life, and clear display, often using it for school, travel, and casual media. Recurring complaints focus on sluggish performance when multitasking, limited RAM, slow storage, and the need to purchase a keyboard or pen separately, which diminishes the out-of-the-box experience.
“Portability, battery life for travel/school, sharp display for media, easy setup for kids/homework.”
“perfectly capable”
Professional reviewers agree the MiniBook X excels as a highly portable, well-built 2-in-1 for light productivity, offering fast storage and a premium feel. However, they caution that its budget N150 CPU and limited upgradeability make it unsuitable for power-intensive workloads.
Consumers consistently praise the device's feather-light weight, solid aluminum build, rapid SSD performance, and versatile hinge. Recurring criticisms focus on the modest processor, cramped input area, low-refresh display, and lack of upgrade paths.
