AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) vs. Microsoft Surface

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO)
AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO)

Our Rating: 85 %

Microsoft Surface
Microsoft Surface

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) and Microsoft Surface. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

expandable storage options

robust build quality

effective thermal management

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited port selection

pricey base model

Microsoft Surface Review

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

versatile form factor

high-resolution touchscreen

lightweight design

solid build quality

good battery life

higher price range

limited port selection

moderate storage options

average graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) and Microsoft Surface
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) vs. Microsoft Surface Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) Microsoft Surface
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.74 cm 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium
Colour Black Platinum
DISPLAY AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) Microsoft Surface
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 12.4"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1536 x 1024
Pixel Density (ppi) - 148
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour
PROCESSOR AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) Microsoft Surface
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 10-core
Cache 24 MB 12 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) Microsoft Surface
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) Microsoft Surface
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) Microsoft Surface
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features - Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) Microsoft Surface
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) Microsoft Surface
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) Microsoft Surface
Output 230 Watt 39 Watt
INPUT AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) Microsoft Surface
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Anti-ghosting, macro function, 3-zone illumination, N-key rollover Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) Microsoft Surface
Interfaces LAN
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
SurfaceConnect
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) Microsoft Surface
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) Microsoft Surface
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Microsoft Azure AI, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System Fast charging
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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