Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

Our Rating: 75 %

Detailed comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 (UX5401FEA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

compact lightweight design

powerful intel processor

fast ssd storage

good battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated gpu

average speaker quality

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Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm 31.1 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.265 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Platinum Pine grey
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" 14" OLED
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 3840 x 2400 (4K)
Pixel Density (ppi) 201 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 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 Blue light reduction, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 88% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G7 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
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 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 63 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, stylus, NumberPad 2.0
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture trackpad, Alcantara material palm rest Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
HDMI 2.0b
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) McAfee LiveSafe, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C 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
Features - System password, ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - SGS Eye Care Display Certification
SAR Value 0.308 W/kg (body) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - KU106X
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