Microsoft Surface Laptop SE vs. AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop SE and AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO). 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 SE Review

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

affordable price

lightweight design

integrated with windows 11

good battery life

simple user interface

limited storage capacity

basic display quality

minimal connectivity options

lower performance levels

AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

expandable storage options

robust build quality

effective thermal management

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited port selection

pricey base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop SE and AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop SE vs. AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.37 cm x 19.305 cm x 1.758 cm 35.7 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.74 cm
Weight 1.1124 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Glacier Black
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop SE AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 135 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop SE AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO)
CPU Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 4 MB 24 MB
Features Intel Burst Technology -
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop SE AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO)
RAM 4 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop SE AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop SE AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Resolution 1 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop SE AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop SE AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO)
Output - 230 Watt
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop SE AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - Anti-ghosting, macro function, 3-zone illumination, N-key rollover
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO)
Interfaces USB-C
USB
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop SE AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 SE Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 for Education (requires licence or subscription) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Hall sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Bulk packaging Microsoft Azure AI, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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