Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Matte Black
Score: 70/100
HP UltraBook
Score: 70/100Rankings
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 Ultrabook targets budget-conscious students and professionals with a lightweight chassis, long battery life and built-in Microsoft 365/Copilot, but its low-resolution screen, modest CPU and limited storage keep it in the entry-level tier.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 1.27 kgbest | 1.41 kg |
18 hoursbest | 12 hours | |
13.5 inches | 14 inchesbest | |
16 GBbest | 8 GB | |
256 GBbest | 64 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 14.5 mmbest | 17.8 mm |
— | 250 nitsbest | |
1best | 1best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 18 hours | 12 hours |
Memory & Storage(2) | ||
RAM Capacity (GB) | 16 GB | 8 GB |
SSD Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 64 GB |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.27 kg | 1.41 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 14.5 mm | 17.8 mm |
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel N150 |
Graphics Type | Intel Iris Xe | Integrated |
Display(2) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 13.5 inches | 14 inches |
Resolution | 2256x1504 | 1366x768 |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
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5 for its premium build, vibrant touchscreen, fast Intel Evo performance and excellent battery life, but criticize the outdated webcam, sparse ports and premium price.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.”
Professional reviewers see it as an entry-level productivity device with solid battery and AI integration, but criticize the dim low-res screen and limited performance.
Everyday users appreciate the light weight, long battery and AI features, while noting the screen is too dim/low-res and the device feels sluggish with limited RAM.
