Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business and ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA). 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 Pro 8 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile form factor

high-resolution display

strong build quality

good battery life

improved processor performance

higher price range

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

can get quite hot

ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact lightweight design

affordable price point

fast SSD storage

decent processor performance

full HD display

average battery life

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business and ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA)
85 % - Design
88 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA)
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.7 cm x 20.8 cm x 0.93 cm 32.2 cm x 21.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 891 g 1.5 kg
Case Material Signature anodised aluminium -
Colour Platinum Transparent silver
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA)
Screen Size (Type) 13" 14"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1920 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 267 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Windows Ink Capability Yes -
Features Dolby Vision, PixelSense Flow, GPU ink acceleration, 60 Hz refresh rate (default) ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA)
RAM 16 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 4K (rear), 1080p (front) Yes - 720p
Resolution 10 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Rear camera with auto focus, Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA)
Technology - 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.5 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA)
Type - Keyboard, touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home in S mode
Software Included Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter, SIM card ejection tool Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyroscope, ambient colour sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Volume control, built-in kickstand System password, ASUS Battery Health charging technology
Compliant Standards - UL, BSMI, CB, CCC, FCC
SAR Value - 0.306 W/kg (body), 0.306 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - EK867T
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