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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Yoga 6 offers more storage and memory, which is better for multitasking and more complex applications; its AMD processor also provides solid general use and decent performance for 3D tasks and engineering software, though it's not ideal for intensive gaming. The Yoga 6 has a slightly larger screen with higher resolution, which can offer a better viewing experience. Despite being heavier, it also has a longer battery life compared to the Surface Laptop Go 3, making it more suitable for long hours away from a power source. On the other hand, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 is lighter and more portable, with a high-quality build and better portability score, making it easier to carry around. Its smaller screen has a unique 3:2 aspect ratio which is great for productivity tasks, and the device has good build quality and speaker performance. The Surface Laptop Go 3, however, offers less storage and memory, and its Intel processor is suitable for general use but might lag behind in more demanding tasks. It also has a shorter battery life, so it may need charging more often throughout the day. Your choice should be based on whether you prioritize performance and battery life over portability and build quality. If you need more power and storage for intensive tasks and can handle a bit more weight, go for the Lenovo Yoga 6. If portability and a sleek build are more important, and your tasks are generally less demanding, the Surface Laptop Go 3 would be a good pick. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
- Good for engineering and design
- Excellent battery life
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
- Excellent portability
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.7
6.8
13.3in
SIZE
12.4in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
337.0 nits
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has a better screen than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for software development, and content creation, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 has a better screen for general use.
The Lenovo Yoga 6's screen delivers adequate clarity and brightness suitable for everyday tasks, but for gaming and 3D, it lacks the high refresh rates that provide smooth motion. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 offers similar benefits in the general use arena with a display that provides pleasing visuals, but it also doesn't meet the gaming standard due to low refresh rates. Both devices' screens cover enough color spectrum to satisfy engineering and design needs, but professional designers or engineers may desire more extensive color coverage.
Battery
12.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 hours of battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 has 8 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
13.3in
SIZE
12.4in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,045
$788
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has a price of $1,045 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 costs $788.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.2
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
337.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Yoga 6 offers a higher RAM capacity and a more powerful processor compared with the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3, which contributes to its stronger performance for general use. Furthermore, the Yoga 6's greater battery life and slightly larger, higher quality touchscreen display enhance user experience, though the Surface Laptop Go 3 boasts lighter weight and better portability for on-the-go usage.
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 are both fair for gaming and 3D due to their integrated GPUs, which are less powerful than dedicated gaming GPUs, and their screens' refresh rate of 60Hz, which is standard but not ideal for high-framerate gaming. While the Lenovo has a slightly larger and higher resolution display, providing a bit better screen quality, both laptops have similar capabilities for light gaming and casual 3D applications due to similar CPU performance, but neither are suited for high-end gaming or advanced 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.0
6.8
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Yoga 6 to be good for engineering and design, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 is only fair.
The Lenovo Yoga 6 outperforms the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for engineering and design use primarily because it has a more powerful CPU and GPU, along with double the RAM and storage, which are very important for demanding software applications used in these fields. While the Surface Laptop Go 3 is more portable and has slightly higher screen brightness and speaker quality, its lower specs in CPU, RAM, GPU, and screen resolution make it less suitable for intensive tasks that are typical in engineering and design work.
Content Creation
7.6
7.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.4
7.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Build Quality
7.4
7.8
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 and Lenovo Yoga 6 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Lenovo Yoga 6 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,045 | $788 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.6'' x 0.72'' | 11'' x 8.1'' x 0.62'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.01 lbs | 2.49 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.97" | 10.95" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.58" | 8.12" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i5-1235U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 12.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1536 x 1024 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 271 nits | 337 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Mario Petzold | March 2023
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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Joe Osborne | October 2023
"When it comes to affordably priced laptops, the numbers after the dollar sign are crucially important—more so than in any other price category. By increasing the starting price of its Laptop Go line by $200 and not changing much else, Microsoft irrevocably altered the calculus surrounding the decision of whether to buy the Surface Laptop Go 3. Sure, it has a newer processor and longer battery life, but don’t think for a second you’re not paying dearly for that extra RAM and SSD capacity at that new price."
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About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
About Microsoft
Microsoft is an American technology corporation. Microsoft is best known for their Windows operating system and Surface laptop series. The Surface Laptop is their standard notebook offering, while their Surface Go, Surface Pro, and Surface Studio are their 2-in-1/tablet offerings in order of increasing capability. Although Microsoft charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a well integrated and packaged device since Microsoft develops the Windows operating system.
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