Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 vs. ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 and ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA). 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 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 S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vivid oled display

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

good processor performance

competitive price

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

basic audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 and ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
83 % - Design
88 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 vs. ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.9 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm 31.64 cm x 22.45 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate, anodised aluminium -
Colour Sage | Sandstone | Ice blue | Platinum Neutral grey
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA)
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 14" OLED
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 1536 x 1024 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+)
Pixel Density (ppi) 148 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 90 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 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, NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12500H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 12-core
Cache 12 MB 18 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA)
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 - 720p
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 Output: Smart Amp; Input: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA)
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 S 14 OLED (K3402ZA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 39 Watt 90 Watt, 20 V, 4.5 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad 2.0
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA)
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) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA)
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 System password, ASUS IceCool design, ASUS Antibacterial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - KM044W
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