ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
44Performance35.5
48Display27.3
60Battery69.5
—Portability82.8
4 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406)0 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) scores 49.5 against 49.5 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406)
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 36
- Stronger display score: 48 vs 27
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 40% higher capacity: 70 Wh vs 50 Wh
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 60
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+8% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | — | PixelSense IPS LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+140% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 425 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100) |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 512 GB+100% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 SSD | UFS 4.0 (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,287Bottom 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,125Bottom 18% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+40% | 50 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | — | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 1.22 kg |
| Thickness | — | 15.6 mm |
| Material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | — | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2, DisplayPort 1.4a), USB-A, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | — | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint (Windows Hello, in power button) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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