Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 vs. Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-52)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 and Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-52). 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 Go 2 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

stylish design

solid build quality

good everyday performance

limited hardware upgrades

average battery life

no backlit keyboard

modest display resolution

Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-52) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-52) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

decent battery life

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

modest performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 and Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-52)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
73 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 vs. Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-52) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-52)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.82 cm x 20.62 cm x 1.57 cm 36.34 cm x 25.05 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.127 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Platinum Shale black
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-52)
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1536 x 1024 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 148 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Features PixelSense Anti-glare, ComfyView, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-52)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-52)
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-52)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-52)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features Omnisonic speakers -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-52)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-52)
Technology - 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 36 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-52)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 39 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-52)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features - Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-52)
Interfaces USB-C
USB
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-52)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-52)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 324T
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