ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
VS
49.3Performance44
41.6Display41.6
66.7Battery71
82.7Portability76.6
6 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406)0 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) wins this laptop face-off, 57.2 to 55.2, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+6) and performance (+5). Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 44
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 77
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 39% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 54 Wh
- 38% higher charging: 90 W vs 65 W
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 67
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+1% | 13.8 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (Lumina, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 600) | HDR PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2304x1536 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10-core) or Snapdragon X2 Elite (12-core) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (on board) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | Gen 4 SSD (removable, M.2 2230) |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+39% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | 90 W+38% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+3% | 1.34 kg |
| Thickness | 13.9 mm+21% | 17.5 mm |
| Material | Metal | Aluminum (100% recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (display/PD), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x USB-C/USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack, Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR and privacy shutter | 1080p Full HD (Windows Studio Effects) |
| Biometrics | IR camera (Windows Hello) | Facial recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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