ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) 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 X515EA (BQ068T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid processor performance

ample storage options

decent battery life

average display quality

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB-C ports

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 X515EA (BQ068T) and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
69 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 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 Transparent silver Sage | Sandstone | Ice blue | Platinum
DISPLAY ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) 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, IPS-level Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour
PROCESSOR ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
MEMORY ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) 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 X515EA (BQ068T) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) 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
BATTERY ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 39 Watt
INPUT ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (0 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
SOFTWARE ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 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 X515EA (BQ068T) 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
Features System password Fast charging
Repairability Index 6.5 (out of 10) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
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