Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF). 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.

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 Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

lightweight and portable

vivid oled display

fast ssd storage

competitive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

standard design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
80 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm 31.71 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.265 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum
Colour Platinum Cool silver
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 201 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features PixelSense Glossy
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G7 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12450H / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features Windows Hello Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Dual speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Compliant Standards Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture trackpad, Alcantara material palm rest 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) MyASUS, ScreenXpert, GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, wired mouse, Carry bag
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features - ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH
SAR Value 0.308 W/kg (body) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - LY134W
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