Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. ASUS BR1100C (C1XA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

Our Rating: 75 %

ASUS BR1100C (C1XA)
ASUS BR1100C (C1XA)

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and ASUS BR1100C (C1XA). 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.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Review

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

lightweight and portable

responsive touchscreen display

stylish aluminum design

fast charging support

solid performance benchmarks

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

higher price point

average battery life

ASUS BR1100C (C1XA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS BR1100C (C1XA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable design

affordable price

robust parental controls

touchscreen functionality

good battery life

average performance

limited storage capacity

basic display quality

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and ASUS BR1100C (C1XA)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
76 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. ASUS BR1100C (C1XA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS BR1100C (C1XA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm 29.46 cm x 20.49 cm x 2 cm
Weight 1.265 kg 1.26 kg
Case Material Aluminum Plastic
Colour Platinum Dark grey
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS BR1100C (C1XA)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" 11.6"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 1366 x 768 (HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 201 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features PixelSense Anti-glare, Eye-Care Technology, 63% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS BR1100C (C1XA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G7 / 1.2 GHz Intel Celeron N4500 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS BR1100C (C1XA)
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS BR1100C (C1XA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS BR1100C (C1XA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS BR1100C (C1XA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS BR1100C (C1XA)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS BR1100C (C1XA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS BR1100C (C1XA)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture trackpad, Alcantara material palm rest Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS BR1100C (C1XA)
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 2.0
HDMI 1.4
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS BR1100C (C1XA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro Education
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS BR1100C (C1XA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - System password, LED indicator, tamper-resistant, rubber bumper, MIL-STD-810H tested, splash protection, Computrace ready from BIOS, ASUS Antibacterial Guard
Compliant Standards - TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
SAR Value 0.308 W/kg (body) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 3Y
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