Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3vsLenovo Legion 5

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Microsoft
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Surface Laptop Go 3

Quick Stats

The Surface Laptop Go 3 offers decent performance for everyday tasks at an affordable price point.
The Surface Laptop Go 3 boasts exceptional build quality with a sturdy construction that exudes professionalism always.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3's bright and color-accurate display is a notable feature of this laptop model.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 boasts a slim design and impressive processor, RAM, and storage capabilities.
Lenovo
Lenovo Legion 5
Legion 5

Quick Stats

The Lenovo Legion 5's performance is satisfactory but not exceptional overall.
The Lenovo Legion 5 excels in terms of build quality, featuring a sturdy and robust design overall.
The Lenovo Legion 5's display offers crisp visuals and impressive color accuracy at an affordable price point.
The Lenovo Legion 5 features a high-performance RTX 3060 graphics card and AMD's Ryzen 6000 processor.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
#560
Lenovo Legion 5
Winner
#559
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
#567
Lenovo Legion 5
#208
Winner
Display
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
#531
Winner
Lenovo Legion 5
#739
Performance
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
#711
Lenovo Legion 5
#436
Winner
Build
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
#77
Winner
Lenovo Legion 5
#707
Features
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
#587
Lenovo Legion 5
#543
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Microsoft Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Lenovo Lenovo Legion 5
up to 16GB
up to 64GB
up to 1000GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD + up to 2000GB HDD
Intel Core i5-1235U
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Laptop)
1x 2230 M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3

Strengths

A sleek and portable laptop designed for everyday use
Lightweight design weighing just .49 lb, maintaining a premium feel and durability
Bright and color accurate display with touchscreen functionality adding an extra layer of Versatility
Decent performance boost over its predecessor, capable of handling everyday tasks such as web browsing, document editing, and light multitasking
Impressive battery life with up to 15 hours of usage on a single charge

Weaknesses

The display resolution is not the highest but it's suitable for everyday tasks and media consumption
May struggle with more demanding applications
720p front-facing camera offers decent video quality, but not the highest resolution
Some users may miss the inclusion of an SD card reader
The price point starts at approximately $799 for the base model, which may be a significant investment for some

Lenovo Legion 5

Strengths

The actual performance in games was still good and where we'd expect it to be relative to other 3060 laptops.
There are some improvements with this year's Legion 5, but ultimately for the tasks that you'd actually be using it for like gaming, the differences just aren't all that big compared to last year's version.
Outside of gaming, the 6800H gets about 10% more performance compared to last year's 5800H.
The competition has also gotten tougher at this price point, but this year's version did have some thermal throttling on the GPU only in a heavy CPU and GPU stress test.
The actual performance in gaming was still good where we'd expect it to be relative to other 3060 laptops.

Weaknesses

This year's version had some thermal throttling on the GPU, but I only noticed that in a heavy CPU and GPU stress test. And that kind of just seems to be a result of the increased GPU power limit this year.
The actual performance gain compared to last year's model was not very big for gaming, especially considering the increase in price.
It might be worth waiting for next-gen models in 2023 if you are after a big performance gain.
Not having the 1440p option at the moment is a drawback
The Ryzen 6000 just hasn't given us a whole lot of performance gain compared to last year's 5000, which might be disappointing for some users.
Read Full Reviews

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3

The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 is a compact powerhouse designed for everyday use. Weighing just 0.49 lb, this laptop boasts an iconic aluminum chassis in various colors. Its 12.4-inch PixelSense display offers vibrant visuals and touchscreen functionality. Powered by the Intel Core i5 processor, this device delivers decent performance with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD storage. Suitable for students, professionals, and casual users alike, it's a reliable companion for work, media consumption, and more.

Lenovo Legion 5

The Lenovo Legion 5 is a mid-range gaming laptop that promises to deliver impressive performance without breaking the bank. Powered by AMD's Ryzen 6000 series processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card, it's designed to handle demanding games and tasks with ease. But how does it stack up against its predecessors, and what about the competition? In this review, we'll take a closer look at the Legion 5's strengths and weaknesses, and help you decide if it's worth considering for your next gaming laptop purchase.

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