Microsoft Surface Pro X Review

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

lightweight and portable

sharp, vibrant display

excellent battery life

innovative form factor

LTE connectivity option

limited app compatibility

no headphone jack

higher price point

underwhelming base model performance

ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

ample storage options

decent processor speed

lightweight design

solid build quality

average display quality

limited graphics performance

short battery life

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Pro X and ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA)
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Pro X vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro X ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA)
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.7 cm x 20.8 cm x 0.73 cm 35.72 cm x 23.04 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 774 g 1.7 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Platinum | Matte black Slate grey
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Pro X ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA)
Screen Size (Type) 13" 15.6"
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 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 -
Image Brightness 450 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features PixelSense Anti-glare, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Pro X ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA)
CPU Microsoft SQ1 3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Pro X ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Pro X ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Pro X ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Qualcomm Adreno 685 AMD Radeon Vega 8
Camera Yes - 4K (rear), 1080p (front) Yes - HD
Resolution 10 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Autofocus, Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones -
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Pro X ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 -
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced Pro -
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Pro X ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA)
Technology - 2-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) - 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Pro X ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Pro X ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA)
Type - Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro X ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB-C
Keyboard
SurfaceConnect
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Pro X ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home
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 X ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Navigation Receiver GPS/GLONASS -
SAR Value 1.498 W/kg (body) 0.464 W/kg (body), 0.464 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - EJ254T
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