Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 vs. ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4

Our Rating: 86 %

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 and ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF). 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 4 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

sharp display resolution

lightweight design

strong processor performance

good battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated graphics

average storage capacity

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 4 and ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
80 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 vs. ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 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 | Matte black Cool silver
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 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 4 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12450H / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 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 4 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe 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 Atmos -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 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 4 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 47.4 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 17 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Alcantara material palm rest 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 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 4 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) MyASUS, ScreenXpert, GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 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
Repairability Index 4.1 (out of 10) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - LY134W
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