Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business and Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA). 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

Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

sharp QHD display

impressive battery life

fast charging support

lightweight and portable

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average speaker quality

higher price segment

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business and Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
82 % - Design
84 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm 29.69 cm x 20.85 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 1.25 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium Aluminum, glass
Colour Platinum Light silver
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 13.3"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1536 x 1024 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 148 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness 320 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour Glossy, Wide Viewing Angle
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - IR camera, ToF sensor
Sound Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Output: Omnisonic speakers -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours Up to 18.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 39 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
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)
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Fast charging Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.599 W/kg (body), 0.599 W/kg (limb)
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.599 W/kg (body)
0.599 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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