Microsoft Surface Laptop SE vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop SE and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 16X (K3605ZU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

sharp 16-inch display

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

good thermal management

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

basic audio quality.

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop SE and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop SE vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.37 cm x 19.305 cm x 1.758 cm 35.86 cm x 24.91 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.1124 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Plastic Plastic
Colour Glacier Cool silver
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 16"
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 135 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, IPS-level, 85% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
CPU Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features Intel Burst Technology Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
RAM 4 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, MUX Switch, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features 30 frames per second Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speaker, array microphone
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
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) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 70 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Interfaces USB-C
USB
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader - Yes
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 SE Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 for Education (requires licence or subscription) MyASUS, ScreenXpert, NVIDIA Studio drivers, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
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, fingerprint reader
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, BIOS protection, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature - 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 95% RH
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - N1058W
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