ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
47.3chipPerformancespec-basedchip63
52.5chipGraphicschip53.8
41.6Displayspec-based41.6
66.7Batteryspec-based38.7
74Portabilityspec-based76.6
4 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA)2 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA) scores 54.6 against 54.6 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA)
- 67% higher charging: 65 W vs 39 W
- 39% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 54 Wh
- 16% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.8 ″
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
- 167% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 24 GB
- 11% lower weight: 1.34 kg vs 1.5 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+16% | 13.8 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (100% DCI-P3, glossy) | PixelSense Flow HDR LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2304x1536 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-78-100 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) | Qualcomm Adreno X2-85 |
| RAM | 24 GB | 64 GB+167% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | SSD (removable, Gen 4) |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+39% | 54 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W+67% | 39 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 1.34 kg+11% |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+9% | 17.5 mm |
| Material | Metal | Anodized aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 Gen 3 Type-C (40Gbps, display and power delivery), 1x 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/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 |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face login | Face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606KA) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home or Pro | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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