Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA). 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 VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

lightweight design

solid state drive included

decent battery life

full hd display

average cpu performance

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

basic audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
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
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 48.1 cm x 28.8 cm x 6.5 cm / 3.16 kg
Weight 1.265 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Platinum Indie black
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
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 - 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features PixelSense Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G7 / 1.2 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 7505 / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Speaker, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Compliant Standards Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Technology - 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
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 VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Slots - 1 x Serial ATA (1 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
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home in S mode
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) MyASUS, GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Cortana support
SAR Value 0.308 W/kg (body) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - EJ2670W
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