Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business vs. ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business and ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable business option

solid build quality

convenient fingerprint reader

good everyday performance

limited port selection

average battery life

no backlit keyboard

mediocre display resolution

ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

fast SSD storage

vivid display colors

decent processor speed

average battery life

limited upgrade options

modest graphics performance

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business and ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business vs. ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.82 cm x 20.62 cm x 1.57 cm 35.93 cm x 22.94 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.127 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate Aluminum, plastic
Colour Platinum Cool silver
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 1536 x 1024 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 148 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features PixelSense Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 13500H
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 18 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
RAM 4 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
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 - 1080p
Camera Features Windows Hello Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Omnisonic speakers Output: Smart Amp, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 75 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 39 Watt 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - 1.35mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Interfaces USB-C
USB
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
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), MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - BN290W
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