Chuwi NeoBook vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
25.3Performance44
23.3Display41.6
37.8Battery68
82.4Portability65.9
2 spec wins — Chuwi NeoBook6 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) wins this laptop face-off, 52.6 to 37.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+30) and performance (+19). Chuwi NeoBook still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Chuwi NeoBook
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 66
- 28% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 1.66 kg
- 10% lower thickness: 16.4 mm vs 18.3 mm
- Lower launch price: $409 vs $1,550
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 38
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15 ″+7% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | HDR PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 3270x2180 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 600 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 100U | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10-core) or Snapdragon X2 Elite (12-core) |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (64EU) | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR4 | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SATA SSD | Gen 4 SSD (removable, M.2 2230) |
Battery
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 66 Wh+24% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 14 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+28% | 1.66 kg |
| Thickness | 16.4 mm+10% | 18.3 mm |
| Material | — | Aluminum (100% recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (PD charging, 4K@60Hz video), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, HDMI 1.4 (4K@30Hz), 1Gb Ethernet, TF card slot, 3.5mm audio jack | 2x USB-C/USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack, Surface Connect, microSD |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 1080p Full HD (Windows Studio Effects) |
| Biometrics | — | Facial recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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