Microsoft Surface vs. ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface and ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA). 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 Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight and portable

powerful amd processor

fast ssd storage

good battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated gpu

average webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface and ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
87 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface vs. ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm 29.62 cm x 21.63 cm x 1.18 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 1 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium Aluminum, magnesium-aluminium
Colour Platinum Basalt grey
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 13.3" OLED
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 1536 x 1024 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
Pixel Density (ppi) 148 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 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, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 85% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 10-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) -
MEMORY Microsoft Surface ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Microsoft Surface ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: Omnisonic speakers Output: Smart Amp; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
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 S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 63 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 39 Watt 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, ASUS ErgoSense, 1.1mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
SurfaceConnect
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
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) McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), ASUS GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
- 100 % - plastic-free
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor Ambient light sensor, ambient colour sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Fast charging Fast charging, halogen free, MIL-STD-810H tested, Cortana support
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
Carbon Footprint - 213 kg carbon emissions
Product Recycled Content - Post-consumer recycled plastic, post-industrial recycled magnesium-aluminium alloy, ocean-bound plastics
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - NQ039W
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