ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vivid oled display

lightweight design

competitive price point

solid build quality

fast ssd storage

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

mediocre speaker quality

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent pixel sense display

sleek aluminum design

improved quad-core performance

comfortable keyboard feel

good battery life

limited port variety

no dedicated graphics

higher price point

average storage options

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Difference between ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.86 cm 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.272 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Indie black Platinum | Matte black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED 13.5"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2256 x 1504
Pixel Density (ppi) - 201
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 600 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 -
Features Glossy, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, 85% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black Vivid Color, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, sRGB Color Space, PixelSense, Dolby Vision IQ
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5700U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.3 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 12 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
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 (M513UA) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 47.4 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 18 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A -
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP), Alcantara material palm rest
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
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 ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number L1282W -
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