Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NU). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Review

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

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

attractive design

good everyday performance

convenient fingerprint reader

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average display resolution

fewer ports options

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade construction

efficient cooling system

good value for money

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NU)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.9 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm 35.4 cm x 25.1 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate, anodised aluminium -
Colour Sage | Sandstone | Ice blue | Platinum Jaeger grey
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NU)
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 1536 x 1024 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 148 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NU)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.75 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NU)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NU)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / AMD Radeon 680M
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: Omnisonic speakers Output: Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NU)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NU)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NU)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 39 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone, 1.7mm travel distance, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NU)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4/DisplayPort
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 Family (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription), Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 month trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NU)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Fast charging System password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Arc Flow Fans
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - LP002W
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