ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

decent battery life

fanless operation

compact form factor

limited storage capacity

basic processor performance

no backlit keyboard

low-resolution display

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

attractive design

good everyday performance

convenient fingerprint reader

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average display resolution

fewer ports options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.6 cm x 19.33 cm x 1.69 cm 27.9 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 990 g 1.13 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminum, polycarbonate, anodised aluminium
Colour Star grey Sage | Sandstone | Ice blue | Platinum
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 12.4"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1536 x 1024
Pixel Density (ppi) - 148
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, glare, Tru2Life Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features - Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 39 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features - Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Education Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) Microsoft 365 Family (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription), Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
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, fingerprint reader
Features System password Fast charging
SAR Value 0.586 W/kg (body), 0.586 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
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