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

Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

full hd display

solid state drive

good battery life

backlit keyboard

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average audio quality

higher price range

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop Go and Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
81 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
86 % - Design
78 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go vs. Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.818 cm x 20.567 cm x 1.569 cm 30.7 cm x 21 cm x 1.19 cm
Weight 1.11 kg 1.1 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate Aluminum
Colour Platinum Platinum
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 13.3" - IPS
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 - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features PixelSense Glossy, glass cover, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: JBL
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax -
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 39 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft 365 Family (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Features - Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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