Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 and Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2). 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 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

Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

lightweight build

solid battery life

decent keyboard

mediocre performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

low-resolution display

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 and Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
72 % - Design
63 % - Display
45 % - Performance
64 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.9 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm 33.4 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.86 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 1.47 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate, anodised aluminium Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Sage | Sandstone | Ice blue | Platinum Midnight blue
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2)
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 14" - TN
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1536 x 1024 1366 x 768 (HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 148 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Features Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2)
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 600
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC269Q
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio
Audio Features Output: Omnisonic speakers -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 32 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 39 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included Microsoft 365 Family (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription), Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 month trial) Microsoft 365 Personal
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2)
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 2.0) Security Chip
Features Fast charging Administrator password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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