ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
VS
44.1Performance44
41.6Display41.6
65.7Battery68
78Portability65.9
6 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)1 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) wins this laptop face-off, 54.3 to 52.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+12) and performance (+0). Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-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 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)
- Stronger portability score: 78 vs 66
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 38% higher charging: 90 W vs 65 W
- 20% lower thickness: 14.7 mm vs 18.3 mm
- 15% lower weight: 1.42 kg vs 1.66 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $1,550
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+4% | 15 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (Lumina) | HDR PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2880x1620 | 3270x2180 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10-core) or Snapdragon X2 Elite (12-core) |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | Gen 4 SSD (removable, M.2 2230) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,430Bottom 21% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,600Bottom 50% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+6% | 66 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | 14 h+8% |
| Charging | 90 W+38% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.42 kg+15% | 1.66 kg |
| Thickness | 14.7 mm+20% | 18.3 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum (100% recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 Type-C, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C/USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack, Surface Connect, microSD |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p Full HD (Windows Studio Effects) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Facial recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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