Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)

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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 ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA). 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 ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight and portable

powerful intel processor

fast ssd storage

high-quality build

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
87 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm 32.18 cm x 22.56 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.265 kg 1.56 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum
Colour Platinum Inkwell grey
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" 14.5" OLED
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
Pixel Density (ppi) 201 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness - 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features PixelSense Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, HDR (high dynamic range), Pantone Validated, VESA DisplayHDR 500, 89% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, True Black
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G7 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
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 - 1080p
Camera Features Windows Hello IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
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 - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 70 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 90 Watt, 20 V, 4.5 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
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 ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, ScreenXpert, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
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 2.0) Security Chip
Features - ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, compatible with stylus, Cortana support
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification
SAR Value 0.308 W/kg (body) -
Max Operating Temperature - 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 95% RH
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - M3099W
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