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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 is often significantly less expensive than the Razer Blade 15, smaller in screen size, lighter, and offers better battery life and portability, making it a good choice for general use, especially when on the move. However, the Razer Blade 15, with its more powerful processor, higher RAM, superior graphics card, and larger, higher-resolution display with a much higher refresh rate, provides better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, gaming, and intensive engineering tasks, but at a higher price point, heavier weight, and with a shorter battery life which also makes it less portable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2
7.9
1536 x 1024
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
337.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 are both good for general use, though the Razer Blade 15 is somewhat better.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 offers adequate performance for general use with a good balance of portability, thanks to its lighter weight and longer battery life, but it has a lower-grade CPU and less RAM than the Razer Blade 15, which provides superior general use performance because of its more powerful CPU, more RAM, and higher-quality screen, albeit with a tradeoff in portability due to its heavier build and shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.1
8.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1536 x 1024
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 15, equipped with a high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a 240Hz screen refresh rate, offers superior gaming and 3D performance compared to the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3, which has a more modest Intel Iris Xe GPU and a 60Hz screen refresh rate. The screen quality and processor are also facets where the Razer has an edge, which contribute to its gaming prowess even though they are somewhat less crucial than the GPU and refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
6.8
8.5
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 15 is better suited for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a superior dedicated GPU, enhancing performance for demanding tasks and applications, alongside a higher resolution screen that provides clearer visuals essential for detailed work.
Content Creation
7.3
8.0
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1536 x 1024
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for content creation, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 is good.
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
7.1
7.7
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1536 x 1024
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 are both good for software development, though the Razer Blade 15 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.8
8.2
12.4in
SIZE
15.6in
1536 x 1024
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
337.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 has a better screen than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3's display offers a balance between clarity and color accuracy, with its resolution and brightness being adequate for daily tasks, while the Razer Blade 15's higher resolution and superior brightness make it more suitable for detail-oriented work. Engineering and design professionals would prefer the Razer Blade 15's wider color gamuts, ensuring more precise color representation for professional work. However, for gaming and 3D rendering, neither laptop is ideal due to their lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion and slower response times in fast-paced visual environments.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 has 8 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 has 5 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
Excellent
Good
12.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 has excellent portability, while the Razer Blade 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
8.5
The Razer Blade 15 has very good build quality, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$800
$2,500
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 has a price of $800 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11'' x 8.1'' x 0.62'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.49 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 10.95" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.12" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | Intel i7-12800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 12.4" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1536 x 1024 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 337 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
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PCMag
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."
Razer Blade 15
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NotebookCheck
Allen Ngo | March 2022
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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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.
About Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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