ASUS Vivobook S16 (S3607AA) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition)
43.4chipPerformancespec-basedchip50
55.7chipGraphics—
23.3Displayspec-based29.8
60Batteryspec-based33.3
65.3Portabilityspec-based82.7
4 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S16 (S3607AA)4 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Vivobook S16 (S3607AA) scores 47.2 against 47.2 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd 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 (S3607AA)
- 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
- 23% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13 ″
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition)
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 50% higher RAM: 24 GB vs 16 GB
- 28% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.7 kg
- 13% lower thickness: 15.6 mm vs 17.9 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S3607AA) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+23% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (95% DCI-P3, anti-glare) | PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S3607AA) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus X2P-42-100 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | Qualcomm Adreno X2-45 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 24 GB+50% |
| RAM type | DDR5 | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | UFS (removable) |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S3607AA) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+40% | 50 Wh |
| Charging | 68 W+51% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S3607AA) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.7 kg | 1.23 kg+28% |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm | 15.6 mm+13% |
| Material | Metal | Anodized aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S3607AA) | 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 (S3607AA) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home or Pro | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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