ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) vs. Microsoft Surface

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) 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.

ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight design

competitive price point

solid build quality

fast ssd storage

average battery life

modest graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

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 ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) and Microsoft Surface
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) vs. Microsoft Surface Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) Microsoft Surface
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.79 cm 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium
Colour Transparent silver (LCD cover), spangle silver (bottom), spangle silver (top) Platinum
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) Microsoft Surface
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED 12.4"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1536 x 1024
Pixel Density (ppi) - 148
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 600 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 -
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Glossy, Eye-Care Technology, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, 85% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) Microsoft Surface
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) Microsoft Surface
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) Microsoft Surface
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) Microsoft Surface
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) Microsoft Surface
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) Microsoft Surface
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) Microsoft Surface
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 39 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) Microsoft Surface
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) Microsoft Surface
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone output
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
SurfaceConnect
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) Microsoft Surface
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 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 ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) 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 System password Fast charging
Repairability Index 6.5 (out of 10) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number L1897T -
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