Microsoft Surface Laptop SE vs. ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop SE and ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA). 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 ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

powerful amd processor

lightweight and portable

high-quality audio system

fast ssd storage

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop SE and ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop SE vs. ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.37 cm x 19.305 cm x 1.758 cm 35.4 cm x 23.8 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 1.1124 kg 2 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Glacier Pine grey
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 15.6" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes
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 - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features - Glossy, blue light reduction, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 88% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA)
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 ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA)
RAM 4 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA)
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 ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Resolution 1 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features 30 frames per second IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA)
Technology - 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 96 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA)
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 ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA)
Interfaces USB-C
USB
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader - 2 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA)
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 ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA)
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 System password, MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift, ASUS IceCool Pro
Compliant Standards - CTR 21, UL 1459, FCC Part 15 Class B, JIS C 0950, EU RoHS, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, EU REACH
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - KY213W
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