Microsoft Surface Laptop SE vs. ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop SE and ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF). 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

ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

lightweight and portable

vivid oled display

fast ssd storage

competitive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

standard design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop SE and ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
80 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop SE vs. ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.37 cm x 19.305 cm x 1.758 cm 31.71 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.1124 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminum
Colour Glacier Cool silver
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 14" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 135 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Glossy
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
CPU Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12450H / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features Intel Burst Technology Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
RAM 4 GB 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Resolution 1 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features 30 frames per second Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Dual speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Interfaces USB-C
USB
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 SE Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 for Education (requires licence or subscription) MyASUS, ScreenXpert, GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, wired mouse, Carry bag
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 ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - LY134W
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