Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
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 15 (X1504ZA). 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 15 (X1504ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent battery life

fast charging support

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm 35.97 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.265 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Aluminum Plastic
Colour Platinum Cool silver
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
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 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features PixelSense Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G7 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
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 VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
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 15 (X1504ZA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Dual speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
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 15 (X1504ZA)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture trackpad, Alcantara material palm rest Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI 1.4
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
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
Features - MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0
SAR Value 0.308 W/kg (body) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
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