Product Comparison: Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 (LQL-00001) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (V4C-00001)
General Specifications
Brand
Microsoft
Microsoft
Model
Surface Laptop 2 (LQL-00001)
Surface Laptop 3 (V4C-00001)
Origin
China
China
About the Product
Clean, elegant design - thin and light, starting at just 2.76 pounds, Surface Laptop 2 fits easily in your bag. Choose from rich tone-on-tone color combinations: Platinum, Burgundy, and Cobalt Blue. Improved speed and performance to do what you want, with the latest 8th Generation Intel Core processor.
Make a powerful statement and fuel your ideas with new Surface Laptop 3. Sleek and light, with improved speed, performance and typing comfort, it travels with ease and makes every day more productive.
Key Specs
Screen Size
13.5 in.
13.5 in.
Operating System
Windows 10 Home
Windows 10 Home
Processor Speed
1.6 GHz
1.2 GHz
System Memory (RAM)
8 GB
8 GB
Storage Capacity
128 GB
256 GB
Battery Life
14 hours
11.5 hours
Size & Weight
Height
0.57 in.
0.57 in.
Depth
8.79 in.
8.79 in.
Weight
2.75 lbs.
2.79 lbs.
Processor
Processor Model
Intel Core i5-8250U
Intel Core i5-1035G7
Number of Cores
4
4
Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 620
Intel Iris Plus Graphics
What customers say about "Processor"
Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 (LQL-00001) Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB Laptop
- The Surface runs all programs smoothly.
- It is durable and super fast.
- The processor is snappy and the keyboard is the best.
- Processor is fast enough for what I do.
- Could not get it to play movies in any app or player without severe hiccuping/studdering.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (V4C-00001) 13.5" Touch-Screen, Intel Core i5, 8GB Memory, 256GB Laptop
- The design is beautiful and the processor is super fast.
- Extremely light and fast processor.
- The i5 Processor allows for quick response time.
- Powerful processor and hardware.
- Doing absolutely nothing, the processor would throttle up and stay up.
Memory
Type of Memory (RAM)
LPDDR4x-SDRAM
LPDDR4x-SDRAM
Type of Storage
SSD
SSD
Card Reader
No
No
What customers say about "Memory"
Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 (LQL-00001) Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB Laptop
- With at least 8GB of ram you can run several tasks at once without any delay.
- Very fast boot up times.
- It is fast and it will run multiple browser windows.
- It's really lightweight, fast and overall pretty good.
- 8GB ram is just not enough to power much more than Windows 10 and a web browser these days.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (V4C-00001) 13.5" Touch-Screen, Intel Core i5, 8GB Memory, 256GB Laptop
- While loaded with only 8GB RAM, it holds up well with all.
- 256GB SSD internal drive handles all the applications I need at SSD speed.
- Fast as I need, lots of memory, and immediate startup and shutdowns.
- The 8 GB of memory seems fine for our daily applications and streaming.
- This laptop is sleek, lightweight and is extremely quick thanks to the SSD.
Features
Extras
Trusted Platform Module, Touchscreen, Multi-Touch, Dolby Audio Premium
HD camera, Touchscreen, Multi-Touch, Trusted Platform Module, Dolby Audio Premium
What customers say about "Features"
Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 (LQL-00001) Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB Laptop
- The metal design on the outside of the laptop gives it a very smooth finish and premium feel.
- The battery life is decent on the laptop.
- This laptop comes with Windows 10 Home, not the Pro version.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (V4C-00001) 13.5" Touch-Screen, Intel Core i5, 8GB Memory, 256GB Laptop
- Touch screen - excellent, no complaints.
- Battery life - great when the machine power managed.
- The keyboard feels nice.
- Touchscreen works well and very useful if you get creative.
- Screen quality - too reflective.
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Network
Wi-Fi 802.11ac
Wi-Fi 802.11ax
Number of USB Ports
1
2
USB Type C
No
Yes
Other Ports
Headphone/Microphone 3.5mm jack, Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/Microphone 3.5mm jack
What customers say about "Connectivity"
Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 (LQL-00001) Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB Laptop
- The charger connects with the laptop very easily.
- It lacks Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C ports.
- Only has a few ports, none of which are USB-C or Thunderbolt 3.
- Lack of USB-C was a bit of a thing.
- No SD card, no USB-C and only one USB-A.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (V4C-00001) 13.5" Touch-Screen, Intel Core i5, 8GB Memory, 256GB Laptop
- Connections were fast and without any issue.
- The power cord connects flush to the body with a magnetic click.
- The magnetic connection for the charging cable is so very helpful.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer
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