Microsoft Surface Laptop Go vs. Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go and Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51). 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 Review

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

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

attractive design

decent battery life

good build quality

limited storage capacity

average display resolution

no backlit keyboard

fewer connectivity options

Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

lightweight design

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics capabilities

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop Go and Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51)
81 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
72 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go vs. Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.818 cm x 20.567 cm x 1.569 cm 36.34 cm x 25.05 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.11 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate -
Colour Platinum Shale black
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51)
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 Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51)
RAM 4 GB 4 GB (4 GB (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 Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax -
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 39 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features - Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51)
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode
Software Included Microsoft 365 Family (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, HDD kit
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - MU-MIMO technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 39SK
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