Dell Vostro 3400 vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of Dell Vostro 3400 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 3. 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.

Dell Vostro 3400 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Vostro 3400 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

affordable price point

decent battery life

solid performance

good connectivity options

average display quality

heavier design

limited graphics power

noisy under load

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Review

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

lightweight and portable

responsive touchscreen display

stylish aluminum design

fast charging support

solid performance benchmarks

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

higher price point

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Vostro 3400 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
69 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Vostro 3400 vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Vostro 3400 Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.87 cm x 23.95 cm x 1.99 cm 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm
Weight 1.59 kg 1.265 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Black accent Platinum
DISPLAY Dell Vostro 3400 Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.5"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2256 x 1504
Pixel Density (ppi) 157 201
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 3:2
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, Narrow Border Display, 35 ms response rate, 0.161 mm pixel pitch PixelSense
PROCESSOR Dell Vostro 3400 Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G7 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Dell Vostro 3400 Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Dell Vostro 3400 Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Vostro 3400 Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Plus Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features 78.6 degrees, RGB camera Windows Hello
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3204 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Vostro 3400 Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Dell Wireless 1810 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H -
Compliant Standards - Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax
BATTERY Dell Vostro 3400 Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh -
Battery Life - Up to 11.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Vostro 3400 Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 2.31 A -
INPUT Dell Vostro 3400 Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, trackpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Multi-gesture trackpad, Alcantara material palm rest
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Vostro 3400 Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Dell Vostro 3400 Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence), McAfee Small Business Security (30 days trial) Microsoft 365 (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Vostro 3400 Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
SAR Value - 0.308 W/kg (body)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
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