Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

Our Rating: 75 %

ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X)
ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X). 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.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Review

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

lightweight and portable

responsive touchscreen display

stylish aluminum design

fast charging support

solid performance benchmarks

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

higher price point

average battery life

ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

efficient multitasking

average battery life

mediocre display resolution

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm 32.54 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.265 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Platinum Slate grey
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" 14"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 201 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features PixelSense Anti-glare, 82% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G7 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1
Compliant Standards Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X)
Technology - 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture trackpad, Alcantara material palm rest Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X)
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features - BIOS protection
SAR Value 0.308 W/kg (body) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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