Microsoft Surface Go 3 Review

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

compact and lightweight

affordable price point

responsive touchscreen display

versatile form factor

solid build quality

modest battery life

limited storage capacity

average performance

fewer connectivity options

ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative detachable design

powerful gaming performance

vivid touchscreen display

lightweight and portable

versatile connectivity options

premium price tag

limited battery life

moderate storage capacity

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Go 3 and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Go 3 vs. ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Go 3 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 24.5 cm x 17.5 cm x 0.83 cm 30.2 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.42 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 30.2 cm x 22.8 cm x 0.56 cm / 340 g - detachable keyboard
Weight 553 g 1.18 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy -
Colour Platinum Black
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Go 3 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Screen Size (Type) 10.5" 13.4"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1280 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 220 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Corning Gorilla glass 3, PixelSense Glossy, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision, Durable AR Coating (DXC), stylus touch mode
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Go 3 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10100Y / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Go 3 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
RAM 4 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB (soldered))
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Go 3 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 1 TB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Go 3 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 615 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) 13 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front, IR)
Camera Features Rear camera auto focus, Windows Hello IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Dual speakers, 3-microphone array
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Go 3 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Wireless NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Go 3 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 28 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Go 3 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 130 Watt, 20 V, 6.5 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Go 3 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Type - Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Go 3 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) 1 x ROG XG Mobile interface / USB-C (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC) Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Go 3 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) Microsoft 365 (Trial), Armoury Crate, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months), GameVisual, Scenario Profiles
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Go 3 ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Keyboard, USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Volume control, built-in kickstand System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, vapor chamber cooling system, Aura Sync light bar, BIOS protection, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - MU001W
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