Compare Microsoft Surface Go (MCZ-00015) Laptop (Pentium Dual Core/ 8GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win10) Vs Lenovo Ideapad 520 (81BF00AWIN) Laptop (8th Gen Ci5/ 8GB/ 2TB/ Win10/ 2GB Graph)

Which laptop is better? Microsoft Surface Go (MCZ-00015) Laptop (Pentium Dual Core/ 8GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win10) or Lenovo Ideapad 520 (81BF00AWIN) Laptop (8th Gen Ci5/ 8GB/ 2TB/ Win10/ 2GB Graph)? Well, you'll get all your questions answered here. Find out which laptop is best for your personal need - You can compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Performance, Storage, Battery, Ports, and Networking. Microsoft Surface Go (MCZ-00015) Laptop (Pentium Dual Core/ 8GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win10) starts with the price of ₹ 50,999 and Lenovo Ideapad 520 (81BF00AWIN) Laptop (8th Gen Ci5/ 8GB/ 2TB/ Win10/ 2GB Graph) starts at ₹ 53,999.

Microsoft Surface Go (MCZ-00015) Laptop (Pentium Dual Core/ 8GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win10) runs on Windows 10 Home (64-bit) and Lenovo Ideapad 520 (81BF00AWIN) Laptop (8th Gen Ci5/ 8GB/ 2TB/ Win10/ 2GB Graph) runs on Windows 10 Home in S Mode (64-bit). Microsoft Surface Go (MCZ-00015) Laptop (Pentium Dual Core/ 8GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win10) comes up with RAM & storage of 8 GB and 128 GB whereas Lenovo Ideapad 520 (81BF00AWIN) Laptop (8th Gen Ci5/ 8GB/ 2TB/ Win10/ 2GB Graph) comes up with the RAM & storage of 8 GB DDR4 and Intel Core i5 8250U respectively. Former has screen size of 10 inches and latter has screen size of 15.6 inches. First model runs on Intel Pentium Gold 4415Y and second on Intel Core i5 8250U . Coming to the battery backup, Microsoft Surface Go (MCZ-00015) Laptop (Pentium Dual Core/ 8GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win10) comes up with the backup of Upto 9 hours and Lenovo Ideapad 520 (81BF00AWIN) Laptop (8th Gen Ci5/ 8GB/ 2TB/ Win10/ 2GB Graph) gives Upto 6 hours.

Check out the exhaustive comparison below to compare specification for both laptop models.

Microsoft Surface Go (MCZ-00015) Laptop (Pentium Dual Core/ 8GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win10) Vs Lenovo Ideapad 520 (81BF00AWIN) Laptop (8th Gen Ci5/ 8GB/ 2TB/ Win10/ 2GB Graph)

SpecificationsMicrosoft Surface Go (MCZ-00015) Laptop (Pentium Dual Core/ 8GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win10)Lenovo Ideapad 520 (81BF00AWIN) Laptop (8th Gen Ci5/ 8GB/ 2TB/ Win10/ 2GB Graph)
OSWindows 10 Home in S Mode (64-bit)Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
Screen Size10 inches15.6 inches
Resolution1800 x 1200 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
ProcessorIntel Pentium Gold 4415YIntel Core i5 8250U
Solid State Drive128 GB
RAM8 GB DDR38 GB DDR4
Battery BackupUpto 9 hoursUpto 6 hours
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Specs Score5061
OSWindows 10 Home in S Mode (64-bit)Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
Screen Size10 inches15.6 inches
Resolution1800 x 1200 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
ProcessorIntel Pentium Gold 4415YIntel Core i5 8250U
Solid State Drive128 GB
RAM8 GB DDR38 GB DDR4
Battery BackupUpto 9 hoursUpto 6 hours
General
Device Type HybridNetbook
Dimensions 175 x 245 x 8.3 mm260 x 378 x 22.9 mm
OS Windows 10 Home in S Mode (64-bit)Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
Utility PerformancePerformance
Warranty 1 year Warranty1 year Onsite Warranty
Weight 522 g2.2 kg

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  • Lenovo Ideapad 520 (81BF00AWIN) Laptop (8th Gen Ci5/ 8GB/ 2TB/ Win10/ 2GB Graph)
Display
Anti Glare Screen NoYes
Features HD LED Backlit PixelSense Display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3FHD IPS Anti-Glare LED-Backlit Display
PPI ~ 216~ 141
Resolution 1800 x 1200 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Size 10 inches15.6 inches
Touch YesNo
Type LED Full HD LED Backlit IPS Display
Connectivity
Bluetooth v4.1v4.1
Card Reader Micro SDXC Card Reader4-in-1 Card Reader (SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC)
Ethernet NoNo
Headphone Jack Yesyes
Microphone In YesYes
USB Ports 1 x USB Type-C1 x USB Type-C, 2 x USB 3.0
WiFi YesYes
Input
Camera Yes, 5 MPHD 720P Webcam
Inbuilt Microphone Built-in Digital MicrophoneBuilt-in Array Microphones
Keyboard Surface Go Type Cover (To be Sold Separately)Standard English Keyboard
Optical Drive NoCD/DVD writer
Rear Camera Yes, 8 MP
Sound 2 x 2 W Stereo Speakers with Dolby Audio Premium
Speakers Built-in Dual SpeakersBuilt-in Dual Speakers
Touchpad NoTouchpad with Multi-touch Gesture Support
Performance
Cache 2 MB6 MB
Model 4415Y8250U
Processor Intel Pentium Gold 4415YIntel Core i5 8250U
Series Pentium GoldCore i5
Speed 1.6 GHz, Dual Core1.6 GHz, Quad Core Turbo Boost Upto 3.4 GHz
Graphics
Brand IntelNVIDIA
GPU Intel Integrated HD 615NVIDIA Geforce MX150
Memory
RAM 8 GB DDR38 GB DDR4
Solid State Drive 128 GB
Battery
Battery 2 Cell Battery2 Cell Battery
Battery Backup Upto 9 hoursUpto 6 hours
More Features
Other Features Sensors: Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Enterprise-grade Protection with Windows Hello Face Sign-in
Sales Package 2 in 1 Laptop, Power Adaptor, User Guide, Warranty DocumentsLaptop, Battery, Power Adaptor, User Guide, Warranty Documents
Pros and Cons
Pros
  • Lightweight
  • Good pixel density
  • Nine hours of battery life
  • Headphone jack
  • has multi-core processor that is able to multitask much better, and can run numerous applications at the same time
  • Decent RAM and hence High Speed Performance
  • 64 bit gives relatively better computer performance than 32 bit.
  • Gorgeous Display- easy on the eyes, bright, and sharp
  • has card reader which can directly read your memory card
  • Laptop includes softwares such as Lenovo App Explorer, Lenovo Companion 3.0, Microsoft Office Home and Student 2016
Cons
  • No touchpad
  • No anti-glare screen
  • No optical drive
  • Some features won't be available in this variant
  • Dedicated VGA Port not available

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Detailed Comparison of Microsoft Surface Go (MCZ-00015) Laptop (Pentium Dual Core/ 8GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win10) vs Lenovo Ideapad 520 (81BF00AWIN) Laptop (8th Gen Ci5/ 8GB/ 2TB/ Win10/ 2GB Graph)

Design Comparison: Microsoft Surface Go (MCZ-00015) Laptop (Pentium Dual Core/ 8GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win10) vs Lenovo Ideapad 520 (81BF00AWIN) Laptop (8th Gen Ci5/ 8GB/ 2TB/ Win10/ 2GB Graph)

Dimension of Microsoft Surface Go (MCZ-00015) Laptop (Pentium Dual Core/ 8GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win10) is 175 x 245 x 8.3 mm and the Dimension of other Laptops model is 260 x 378 x 22.9 mm. Microsoft Surface Go (MCZ-00015) Laptop (Pentium Dual Core/ 8GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win10) comes up with a weight of 522 g whereas Lenovo Ideapad 520 (81BF00AWIN) Laptop (8th Gen Ci5/ 8GB/ 2TB/ Win10/ 2GB Graph) weight around 2.2 kg.

Display Comparison: Microsoft Surface Go (MCZ-00015) Laptop (Pentium Dual Core/ 8GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win10) vs Lenovo Ideapad 520 (81BF00AWIN) Laptop (8th Gen Ci5/ 8GB/ 2TB/ Win10/ 2GB Graph)

Microsoft Surface Go (MCZ-00015) Laptop (Pentium Dual Core/ 8GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win10) has screen size of 10 inches whereas other comes up with 15.6 inches. Screen Resolution and PPI of these Laptops models is 1800 x 1200 pixels, ~ 216 and 1920 x 1080 pixels, ~ 216 respectively.

Performance Comparison: Microsoft Surface Go (MCZ-00015) Laptop (Pentium Dual Core/ 8GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win10) vs Lenovo Ideapad 520 (81BF00AWIN) Laptop (8th Gen Ci5/ 8GB/ 2TB/ Win10/ 2GB Graph)

Processor, one of the important feature of the Laptops used in these Laptops are Intel Pentium Gold 4415Y and Intel Core i5 8250U respectively. Microsoft Surface Go (MCZ-00015) Laptop (Pentium Dual Core/ 8GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win10) comes up speed of 1.6 GHz, Dual Core and Lenovo Ideapad 520 (81BF00AWIN) Laptop (8th Gen Ci5/ 8GB/ 2TB/ Win10/ 2GB Graph) comes up with 1.6 GHz, Quad Core Turbo Boost Upto 3.4 GHz.

FAQs

Q. Which laptop is bigger - Microsoft Surface Go Laptop (Pentium Dual Core/ 8GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win10) or Lenovo Ideapad 520Laptop(8th Gen Ci5/ 8GB/ 2TB/ Win10/ 2GB Graph)?

Lenovo Ideapad 520Laptop(8th Gen Ci5/ 8GB/ 2TB/ Win10/ 2GB Graph) is bigger with 15.6 inches screen than Microsoft Surface Go Laptop (Pentium Dual Core/ 8GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win10) that has 10 inches screen.

Q. Which laptop has better resolution - Microsoft Surface Go Laptop (Pentium Dual Core/ 8GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win10) or Lenovo Ideapad 520Laptop(8th Gen Ci5/ 8GB/ 2TB/ Win10/ 2GB Graph)?

Lenovo Ideapad 520Laptop(8th Gen Ci5/ 8GB/ 2TB/ Win10/ 2GB Graph) has a better resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels than Microsoft Surface Go Laptop (Pentium Dual Core/ 8GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win10) that has a resolution of 1800 x 1200 pixels.

Q. What processors do Microsoft Surface Go Laptop (Pentium Dual Core/ 8GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win10) and Lenovo Ideapad 520Laptop(8th Gen Ci5/ 8GB/ 2TB/ Win10/ 2GB Graph) equip?

Microsoft Surface Go Laptop (Pentium Dual Core/ 8GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win10) has Intel Pentium Gold 4415Y processor whereas Lenovo Ideapad 520Laptop(8th Gen Ci5/ 8GB/ 2TB/ Win10/ 2GB Graph) has Intel Core i5 8250U processor.

Q. What are some of the best alternatives available for Microsoft Surface Go Laptop (Pentium Dual Core/ 8GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win10) in the market?

Best alternatives available for Microsoft Surface Go Laptop (Pentium Dual Core/ 8GB/ 128GB SSD/ Win10) are: HP 15-fd1095TU Laptop, HP Pavilion 15-eh3036AU Laptop, Acer Aspire Lite AL15-52 Laptop.