ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
VS
44Performance44
48Display41.6
60Battery68
—Portability65.9
2 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406)1 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) wins this laptop face-off, 52.6 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+8). ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406)
- Stronger display score: 48 vs 42
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 60
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15 ″+7% |
| Panel type | — | HDR PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3270x2180 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10-core) or Snapdragon X2 Elite (12-core) |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 SSD | Gen 4 SSD (removable, M.2 2230) |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+6% | 66 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 14 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 1.66 kg |
| Thickness | — | 18.3 mm |
| Material | — | Aluminum (100% recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | — | 2x USB-C/USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack, Surface Connect, microSD |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | — | 1080p Full HD (Windows Studio Effects) |
| Biometrics | — | Facial recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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