Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE). 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 Go 3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

attractive design

good everyday performance

convenient fingerprint reader

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average display resolution

fewer ports options

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

powerful amd processor

lightweight design

ample storage options

good connectivity options

average battery life

higher price point

no optical drive

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
88 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.9 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm 35.98 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate, anodised aluminium -
Colour Sage | Sandstone | Ice blue | Platinum Cool silver
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE)
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 15.6" OLED
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 1536 x 1024 2880 x 1620 (2.8K)
Pixel Density (ppi) 148 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness - 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour Glossy, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, 84% screen-to-body ratio, HDR 600 True Black, Delta E≤2 colour accuracy
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features Output: Omnisonic speakers Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE)
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 3 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 70 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 39 Watt 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 4.0 Gen 3/DisplayPort (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 Family (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription), Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 month trial) McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, ScreenXpert, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features Fast charging MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS IceCool Plus, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - MA055W
Other Comparisons with Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Other Comparisons with ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE)
Other Popular Laptop Comparisons
Other projects: