Microsoft Surface vs. ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface and ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA). 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 Review

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

ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid battery life

decent processor performance

includes multiple ports

average display quality

limited storage capacity

basic graphics card

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface and ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
73 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface vs. ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm 36.03 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 1.63 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium Plastic
Colour Platinum Cool silver
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 15.6"
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 - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour Anti-glare, 84% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U Intel Core i3 N305
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.8 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Microsoft Surface ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
STORAGE Microsoft Surface ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 256 GB SSD - UFS 2.1
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones Dual speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features Output: Omnisonic speakers Output: Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 39 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Precision touchpad Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
SurfaceConnect
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 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) MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Fast charging MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - NJ084W
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