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

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 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 Go Review

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

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

attractive design

decent battery life

good build quality

limited storage capacity

average display resolution

no backlit keyboard

fewer connectivity options

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 Go and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
81 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
70 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.818 cm x 20.567 cm x 1.569 cm 35.86 cm x 24.91 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.11 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate Aluminum, plastic
Colour Platinum Cool silver
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 16"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 1536 x 1024 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 148 -
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 Go ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12450H
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
RAM 4 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 Go ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop Go ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 VRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Dual speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 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 IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop Go ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 39 Watt 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop Go ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 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 Go ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 Family (30 days trial) McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 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
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - N1009W
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