The ASUS Vivobook 15X is a more budget-friendly option with satisfactory capabilities for general use and moderate computing tasks. However, it may fall short for intensive engineering tasks or advanced 3D work. On the other hand, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 offers a much more capable system with robust performance for engineering, 3D rendering, and machine learning applications. It also has a higher-resolution touchscreen display and better overall build quality, but this comes at a higher price and slightly less portability due to the increased weight. If you need the extra performance and superior screen, and budget is less of a constraint, the Surface Laptop Studio 2 would be the more suitable choice. Conversely, for everyday tasks and budget constraints, the Vivobook 15X should suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
The ASUS Vivobook 15X 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
7.1/10
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
503.0 nits
8.0 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 15X is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X offers moderate performance for general use with its mid-range CPU and RAM, adequate screen quality, and good portability due to its lower weight, but it's hindered by a shorter battery life and a display that is less suitable for color-intensive tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
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 15X is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a less powerful integrated GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, making it fair for gaming and 3D applications, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 boasts a high-end NVIDIA GPU and a higher 120Hz screen refresh rate, which together provide a smoother and more immersive gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.7/10
5.6/10
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 15X is only fair.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 15X in engineering and design tasks primarily because it boasts significantly more RAM and a more powerful CPU and GPU, which are crucial for demanding software used in these fields. Furthermore, while both devices share high-quality displays and are fairly portable, the Surface Laptop Studio 2 offers a touchscreen with higher resolution and refresh rate, enhancing visual design work, though its larger capacity and superior performance make it slightly heavier and less portable than the Vivobook 15X.
Content Creation
7.1/10
8.4/10
5.6/10
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 15X is good.
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
6.9/10
8.2/10
5.6/10
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 15X 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
6.2/10
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 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X, with a screen that provides decent resolution and brightness, fulfills the needs for clarity and visibility for everyday tasks and productivity software, yet lacks the wider color gamut and peak brightness essential for professionals in engineering and design who rely on color accuracy and detail. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 offers a superior screen with high resolution, brightness, and a broad color spectrum, catering well to the precise visual requirements in fields like engineering and design. However, both laptops are not ideal for 3D applications and gaming due to their lower refresh rates, which can result in less fluid motion and responsiveness during fast-paced visual activities.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.5/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$525
$3,300
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 costs $3,300.
"All in all, my day on the Vivobook had its ups and downs. It is a really pretty and well-built device, and it had all of the functionality I needed to get me through my browser-based workload. But the speakers weren’t my favorite, and the battery life was just too short."
"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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