Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 vs. ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)

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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 Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA). 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 Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight and portable

powerful amd processor

fast ssd storage

good battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated gpu

average webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 and ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
87 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 vs. ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm 29.62 cm x 21.63 cm x 1.18 cm
Weight 1.265 kg 1 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum, magnesium-aluminium
Colour Platinum | Matte black Basalt grey
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" 13.3" OLED
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
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 Glossy, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 85% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Windows Hello IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
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 Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 47.4 Wh 63 Wh
Battery Life Up to 17 hours Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Alcantara material palm rest Chiclet keyboard, ASUS ErgoSense, 1.1mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
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, MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), ASUS GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
- 100 % - plastic-free
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor Ambient light sensor, ambient colour sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features - Fast charging, halogen free, MIL-STD-810H tested, Cortana support
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
Repairability Index 4.1 (out of 10) -
Carbon Footprint - 213 kg carbon emissions
Product Recycled Content - Post-consumer recycled plastic, post-industrial recycled magnesium-aluminium alloy, ocean-bound plastics
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - NQ039W
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