Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)

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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 16X (K3605ZF). 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 16X (K3605ZF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

lightweight design

fast SSD storage

powerful processor performance

good thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
70 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm 35.86 cm x 24.91 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.265 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum, plastic
Colour Platinum | Matte black Cool silver
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" 16"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 201 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features PixelSense Anti-glare, 86% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12450H
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
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 16X (K3605ZF)
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 16X (K3605ZF)
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 VRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features Windows Hello Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Dual speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
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 4 ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
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 16X (K3605ZF)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Alcantara material palm rest Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
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)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
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) McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
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 - ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification
Repairability Index 4.1 (out of 10) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - N1009W
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