ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
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62.7Performancechip63
38.5Display41.6
50.7Battery54.7
74.8Portability65.9
3 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA)4 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) scores 56.2 against 56.4 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA)
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 66
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 17% lower weight: 1.38 kg vs 1.66 kg
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 39
- Stronger battery score: 55 vs 51
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 400 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,700 vs $2,980
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15 ″+7% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (anti-glare, non-touch, 100% sRGB) | PixelSense Flow HDR LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3270x2180 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits+50% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-78-100 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe3 cores) | Qualcomm Adreno X2-85 |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5 SO-DIMM (2 slots) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe SSD | SSD (removable, Gen 4) |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh | 66 Wh+5% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.38 kg+17% | 1.66 kg |
| Thickness | 18 mm+2% | 18.3 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Anodized aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, display and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio jack, Kensington Nano security slot | 2x USB-C/USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack, Surface Connect, MicroSDXC Express card reader |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP with IR and privacy shutter | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor, IR camera for Windows Hello face login | Face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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