Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Matte Black
Score: 70/100
HP Rose Gold Ultrabook
Score: 66/100Rankings
The Surface Laptop 5 is a premium 13.5" ultraportable with a high-resolution touchscreen, 12th-gen Intel Evo performance, and up to 18 hours of battery life, targeting students and professionals who value build quality and Windows integration.
The HP Rose Gold Ultrabook offers a stylish, lightweight chassis, long battery life and bundled Office 365, but its low-resolution screen, modest Celeron CPU and limited internal storage keep it in the budget-productivity segment.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 1.27 kgbest | 2.268 kg |
18 hoursbest | 11.5 hours | |
13.5 inches | 14 inchesbest | |
16 GBbest | 16 GBbest | |
256 GBbest | 64 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 14.5 mmbest | 17.78 mm |
— | 235 nitsbest | |
1best | 1best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 18 hours | 11.5 hours |
Memory & Storage(1) | ||
SSD Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 64 GB |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.27 kg | 2.268 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 14.5 mm | 17.78 mm |
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Celeron N150/N4500 |
Graphics Type | Intel Iris Xe | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
Display(2) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 13.5 inches | 14 inches |
Resolution | 2256x1504 | 1366 x 768 |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 6 | 802.11ax |
Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.4 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the Surface Laptop 5 for its premium build, vibrant touchscreen, fast Intel Evo performance and excellent battery life, but criticize the outdated webcam, sparse ports and premium price.
Everyday users love the comfortable keyboard, all-day battery endurance, and stunning display, while repeatedly complaining about the low-resolution webcam, difficulty cleaning Alcantara, and the single USB-C port.
“The keyboard is the best I've ever used - soft, responsive, and quiet.”
“Battery lasts all day, even with Zoom calls and Chrome tabs.”
“The screen is gorgeous - perfect for reading and media.”
Reviewers note the solid port selection and bundled software as positives, while criticizing the grainy display, sluggish performance and cheap plastic build.
Customers appreciate the portability, battery life and included Office suite, but many complain about the pixelated screen and limited storage.
