Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. ASUS P1511CEA (EJI3X)

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

Our Rating: 75 %

ASUS P1511CEA (EJI3X)
ASUS P1511CEA (EJI3X)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and ASUS P1511CEA (EJI3X). 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 P1511CEA (EJI3X) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS P1511CEA (EJI3X) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent battery life

fast SSD storage

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and ASUS P1511CEA (EJI3X)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
73 % - Design
65 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. ASUS P1511CEA (EJI3X) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS P1511CEA (EJI3X)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.265 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Platinum Slate grey
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS P1511CEA (EJI3X)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" 15.6"
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 - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features PixelSense Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, IPS-level, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS P1511CEA (EJI3X)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G7 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS P1511CEA (EJI3X)
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 P1511CEA (EJI3X)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS P1511CEA (EJI3X)
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 -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS P1511CEA (EJI3X)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS P1511CEA (EJI3X)
Technology - 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS P1511CEA (EJI3X)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS P1511CEA (EJI3X)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture trackpad, Alcantara material palm rest Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS P1511CEA (EJI3X)
Slots - 1 x Serial ATA (1 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (0 free)
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
LAN (on supplied adapter)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS P1511CEA (EJI3X)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS P1511CEA (EJI3X)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, USB-A to RJ45 gigabit ethernet adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - System password, anti-shock hard drive
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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