Microsoft Surface Laptop SE vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop SE and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC). 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 Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

powerful ryzen processor

lightweight and portable

high-speed ssd storage

good thermal management

average battery life

no ethernet port

limited upgradeability

pricey for specs

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop SE and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop SE vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.37 cm x 19.305 cm x 1.758 cm 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.1124 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Glacier Quiet blue
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 15.6" OLED
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 135 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features - Glossy, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
CPU Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Burst Technology -
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
RAM 4 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
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 Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features 30 frames per second Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 63 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 120 Watt, 19 V, 6.3 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Interfaces USB-C
USB
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 SE Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 for Education (requires licence or subscription) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
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 MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS IceCool Plus
Compliant Standards - TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - L1081T
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