Considering the ASUS Vivobook 15 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2, the former is a budget-friendly option suitable for general use, with adequate performance for everyday tasks such as web browsing, office work, and media consumption. Its larger screen and included number pad may appeal to those who prioritize productivity and value. However, it lacks a high-resolution touchscreen, advanced GPU, and has limited storage. On the other hand, the Surface Laptop Studio 2 offers significantly higher performance, especially in demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, thanks to its powerful processor and dedicated graphics card. It also has a high-quality touchscreen with better color accuracy and higher brightness, making it ideal for creative professionals. Additionally, it has more storage space and RAM, enhancing its multitasking capabilities. The Surface is more portable, has a longer battery life, and includes modern features like facial recognition and hardware ray tracing, but comes at a higher cost. Your choice should ultimately depend on your most critical needs: general usage and value, or high performance and advanced features for intensive tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has no clear advantages over the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2.
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5/10
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
503.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15, with modest CPU and RAM, is designed for those who seek a balance between cost and functionality in everyday tasks, with adequate battery life and a standard screen that doesn't stand out particularly in brightness or color accuracy.
Gaming and AI
5.9/10
7.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 is limited in gaming and 3D applications due to its basic Intel UHD Graphics and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, which are suitable for casual use but not for demanding graphics tasks. In contrast, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 boasts a higher-end Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a smoother 120Hz refresh rate, providing a better experience for gaming and 3D work, with more detailed graphics and fluid visuals.
Engineering and Design
6.1/10
8.7/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is superior for engineering and design due to its more powerful processor, higher RAM, advanced GPU, and a higher resolution screen which provides better visual clarity. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 15, with its entry-level processor, lower RAM, basic integrated graphics, and standard resolution display, offers a fair experience while being more lightweight and potentially easier to carry.
Content Creation
6.4/10
8.4/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
6.5/10
8.2/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
6.3/10
7.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
503.0 nits
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 15's screen may be enough for day-to-day tasks due to its adequate resolution and brightness but may not satisfy designers and engineers due to limited color coverage. Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 offers a high-quality display with a sharp resolution and wide color gamuts, making it ideal for professionals who rely on color accuracy. However, both laptops' screens lack high refresh rates, which limits their performance and appeal for 3D applications and gaming that rely on smooth motion.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 has 8 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.5/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$530
$3,300
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a price of $530 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 costs $3,300.
"The Asus VivoBook 15 is a quiet office notebook with a strong screen. However, the VivoBook 15 still has room for improvement. Office and internet applications as well as simple games do not pose any major challenges for the VivoBook - this is ensured by the built-in combination of Ryzen 7 5700U APU and 16 GB of RAM. Heat and noise emissions are acceptable. But, the laptop has weaknesses that should not be present at this level: lack of keyboard lighting, a slow memory card reader, no fast USB-C port (USB 3.2 Gen 2 or Thunderbolt 4) with Power Delivery and DisplayPort. Battery runtimes can only be described as average."
"The new Surface Laptop Studio with its foldable display is supposed to replace the old Surface Book and the overall impression is good after our review. The build quality and the materials are top-notch, the performance utilization of the two components is solid and the device does not show any major flaws in terms of display or speakers, either. The folding mechanism leaves a sold impression as well, but it remains to be seen how it will hold up over the years. The so-called presentation mode is also not ideal since it covers the whole keyboard."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Microsoft
Microsoft is an American technology corporation. Microsoft is best known for their Windows operating system and Surface laptop series. The Surface Laptop is their standard notebook offering, while their Surface Go, Surface Pro, and Surface Studio are their 2-in-1/tablet offerings in order of increasing capability. Although Microsoft charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a well integrated and packaged device since Microsoft develops the Windows operating system.
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