ASUS Vivobook S16 (M3607GA) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition)
VS
44.6chipPerformancechip50
23.3Display29.8
60Battery33.3
68Portability82.7
5 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S16 (M3607GA)3 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Vivobook S16 (M3607GA) scores 46.9 against 47.2 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) edges ahead in portability and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S16 (M3607GA)
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 33
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 51% higher charging: 68 W vs 45 W
- 40% higher capacity: 70 Wh vs 50 Wh
- 33% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 24 GB
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition)
- Stronger performance score: 50 vs 45
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 68
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 28% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.7 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,200 vs $1,600
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M3607GA) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+23% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (non-touch, 95% DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland certified) | PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M3607GA) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus X2P-42-100 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 840M (integrated, 4 CUs) | Qualcomm Adreno X2-45 |
| RAM | 32 GB+33% | 24 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 (16GB on-board + 16GB SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | UFS (removable) |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M3607GA) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+40% | 50 Wh |
| Charging | 68 W+51% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M3607GA) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.7 kg | 1.23 kg+28% |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm | 15.6 mm+2% |
| Material | Metal-finish chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) | Anodized aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M3607GA) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (5Gbps, display and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x USB-C/USB 3.2, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR and privacy shutter | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face login | Fingerprint (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M3607GA) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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