Microsoft Surface Laptop SE vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZR)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop SE and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZR). 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 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

ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

good value for money

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop SE and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZR)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop SE vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZR)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.37 cm x 19.305 cm x 1.758 cm 35.4 cm x 25.1 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.1124 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Glacier -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZR)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 15.6"
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 135 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features - Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZR)
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 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZR)
RAM 4 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZR)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZR)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZR)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZR)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZR)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZR)
Interfaces USB-C
USB
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.0b
LAN
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 SE Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 for Education (requires licence or subscription) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZR)
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 Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Bulk packaging ASUS Aura Sync technology, MIL-STD-810H tested, Arc Flow Fans
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - HQ003W
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