Microsoft Surface vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC). 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 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 ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

compact lightweight design

powerful intel processor

solid build quality

fast ssd storage

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm 32.18 cm x 22.56 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 1.56 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium Aluminum
Colour Platinum Inkwell grey
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 14.5" OLED
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
Screen Resolution 1536 x 1024 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
Pixel Density (ppi) 148 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness - 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, Pantone Validated, VESA DisplayHDR 500, 89% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, True Black
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 24 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Microsoft Surface ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
STORAGE Microsoft Surface ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones Harman/kardon stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: Omnisonic speakers Output: Smart Amplification technology, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
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 - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 70 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 39 Watt 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Precision touchpad 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) MyASUS, ScreenXpert, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Fast charging ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, compatible with stylus, Cortana support
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification
Max Operating Temperature - 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 95% RH
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - M3130W
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