In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface and ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X). 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.
Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
versatile form factor
high-resolution touchscreen
lightweight design
solid build quality
good battery life
higher price range
limited port selection
moderate storage options
average graphics performance
Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
affordable price
compact design
solid build quality
adequate connectivity options
efficient multitasking
average battery life
mediocre display resolution
no backlit keyboard
limited graphics performance
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Microsoft Surface | ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm | 32.54 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.99 cm |
| Weight | 1.13 kg | 1.6 kg |
| Case Material | Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium | - |
| Colour | Platinum | Slate grey |
| DISPLAY | Microsoft Surface | ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 12.4" | 14" |
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| Touchscreen | Yes (10-point multi-touch) | - |
| Screen Resolution | 1536 x 1024 | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 148 | - |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | - | 60 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | - | 220 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | - | 45% NTSC |
| Features | Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour | Anti-glare, 82% screen-to-body ratio |
| PROCESSOR | Microsoft Surface | ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U | Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.4 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 10-core | Quad-Core |
| Cache | 12 MB | 8 MB |
| Features | Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) | - |
| MEMORY | Microsoft Surface | ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X) |
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| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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| Max RAM Supported | - | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Form Factor | - | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | - | 1 |
| Empty Slots | - | 1 |
| STORAGE | Microsoft Surface | ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 128 GB SSD | 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Microsoft Surface | ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - VGA |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones | Speakers, microphone |
| Compliant Standards | Dolby Audio Premium | - |
| Audio Features | Output: Omnisonic speakers | Output: ASUS SonicMaster |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Microsoft Surface | ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1 |
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| Features | - | Single stream (1x1) |
| BATTERY | Microsoft Surface | ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X) |
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| Technology | - | 2-cell Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 41 Wh | 37 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 15 hours | - |
| AC ADAPTER | Microsoft Surface | ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X) |
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| Input | - | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| Output | 39 Watt | 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A |
| INPUT | Microsoft Surface | ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Precision touchpad | Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Microsoft Surface | ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X) |
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| Interfaces | USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort USB 3.1 Headphone output (mini-phone 3.5 mm) SurfaceConnect |
2 x USB 2.0 USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 HDMI 1.4 Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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| SOFTWARE | Microsoft Surface | ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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| Software Included | Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) | McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial) |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Microsoft Surface | ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X) |
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| Dockable | Yes | - |
|---|---|---|
| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
| Integrated Options | Ambient light sensor | - |
| Security | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip | Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader |
| Features | Fast charging | BIOS protection |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return |
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