ASUS 15 (X515JA) vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS 15 (X515JA) and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS 15 (X515JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 15 (X515JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate performance

good connectivity options

average battery life

basic display quality

limited storage capacity

no dedicated graphics

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

attractive design

good everyday performance

convenient fingerprint reader

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average display resolution

fewer ports options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS 15 (X515JA) and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS 15 (X515JA) vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS 15 (X515JA) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm 27.9 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminum, polycarbonate, anodised aluminium
Colour Silver | Slate grey Sage | Sandstone | Ice blue | Platinum
DISPLAY ASUS 15 (X515JA) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 12.4"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1536 x 1024
Pixel Density (ppi) - 148
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour
PROCESSOR ASUS 15 (X515JA) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS 15 (X515JA) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS 15 (X515JA) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS 15 (X515JA) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS 15 (X515JA) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS 15 (X515JA) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Technology 3-cell -
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7.7 hours Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS 15 (X515JA) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 39 Watt
INPUT ASUS 15 (X515JA) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS 15 (X515JA) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
SOFTWARE ASUS 15 (X515JA) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Family (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription), Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS 15 (X515JA) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password Fast charging
Repairability Index 6.1 (out of 10) -
Manufacturer Warranty International warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number EJ2133W -
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