Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business vs. Dell Vostro 3520

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business and Dell Vostro 3520. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Review

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

lightweight and portable

affordable business option

responsive touchscreen display

fast charging support

stylish design

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average battery life

modest performance capabilities

Dell Vostro 3520 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Vostro 3520 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

robust build quality

decent processor performance

good battery life

comfortable keyboard

average display quality

limited graphics capability

heavier design

fewer USB-C ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business and Dell Vostro 3520
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business vs. Dell Vostro 3520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Dell Vostro 3520
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm 35.85 cm x 23.556 cm x 1.899 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 1.83 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium -
Colour Platinum Carbon black
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Dell Vostro 3520
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 15.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 1536 x 1024 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 148 140
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 -
Image Brightness 320 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, Narrow Border Display, 35 ms response rate, 0.17925 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Dell Vostro 3520
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 8 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Dell Vostro 3520
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Dell Vostro 3520
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Dell Vostro 3520
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features - 78.6 degrees
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio
Audio Features Output: Omnisonic speakers -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Dell Vostro 3520
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller - M.2 2230
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111H
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Dell Vostro 3520
Technology - 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Dell Vostro 3520
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 39 Watt 65 Watt, 19.5 V, 3.34 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Dell Vostro 3520
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Precision touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Dell Vostro 3520
Interfaces USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Dell Vostro 3520
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
Software Included Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence), McAfee Business Protection (1-year)
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Dell Vostro 3520
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Fast charging -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
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