Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)

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

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT). 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

Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

ample storage capacity

simple design aesthetic

average display quality

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

poor battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
66 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm 37.56 cm x 25.34 cm x 2.27 cm
Weight 1.265 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Platinum Black
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
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 - 200 cd/m²
Features PixelSense Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G7 / 1.2 GHz AMD A4 9125 / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 1866 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s - Samsung
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer - tray
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics AMD Radeon R3
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Realtek RTL8821CE - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax -
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
Technology - 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture trackpad, Alcantara material palm rest Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
2 x USB 3.0
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro FreeDOS - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.308 W/kg (body) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
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