ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) 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 ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) 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 ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

compact and lightweight

powerful performance setup

touchscreen functionality

solid build quality

premium price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.99 cm 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.272 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium-aluminum alloy Aluminum
Colour Celestial blue Platinum | Matte black
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.5"
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
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 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated Vivid Color, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, sRGB Color Space, PixelSense, Dolby Vision IQ
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10510U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX250 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Windows Hello
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Bang & Olufsen Audio, Smart Amplification technology Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) 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 ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 47.4 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 18 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A -
INPUT ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Type Keyboard, stylus, ScreenPad Plus Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 12.6" touch display Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP), Alcantara material palm rest
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro
Software Included ASUS Splendid, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee, MyASUS, System Diagnosis, Battery Health Charging, AppDeals, Tru2Life Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Stylus, power adapter, sleeve, stand Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift -
SAR Value 0.529 W/kg (body), 0.529 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
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