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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a larger, higher-resolution OLED screen, more storage, and twice the RAM compared to the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3, making it better for performance-intensive tasks like engineering or 3D modeling. However, it's heavier, which reduces its portability. In contrast, the Surface Laptop Go 3 has a smaller, lower-resolution touchscreen, is lighter and has better battery life, making it more suitable for on-the-go use like note-taking or general productivity. The Vivobook will perform better for gaming or creative work, while the Surface Laptop Go 3 is a more budget-friendly option for everyday use and travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
- Excellent portability
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9
7.2
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
337.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 are both good for general use, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED boasts a powerful CPU, ample RAM, and a higher screen quality, which enhance its performance for general use, but it's a bit heavier, affecting portability, with a battery life that doesn't lead the class. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3, while more portable due to its lighter weight and excellent battery life, offers a fair experience for general use because it has a less powerful CPU and lower RAM, alongside a smaller screen size with lower resolution, impacting multitasking and detailed visual work.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.1
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is better for gaming and 3D applications because it has a high refresh rate display which is key for smooth visuals in fast-paced games and rendering, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 has a lower refresh rate, meaning less fluid motion on screen. Additionally, the ASUS model comes with a more powerful processor and graphics, which are very important for handling intensive tasks, in contrast, the Microsoft's Surface Laptop Go has a less capable CPU and GPU, making it less suited for demanding gaming and 3D work.
Engineering and Design
8.2
6.8
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for engineering and design, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED excels in engineering and design use because it has a high-performance CPU, double the amount of RAM, a superior GPU, and a high-quality OLED screen compared to the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3, which has a mid-range CPU, less RAM, the same level GPU, and a lower-resolution IPS screen. While the Surface Laptop Go 3 offers better portability and lower operating noise, the Vivobook's advantages in core specs make it more suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
8.2
7.3
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for content creation, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 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
7.9
7.1
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 are both good for software development, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is somewhat better.
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
8.9
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
12.4in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
337.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED's vibrant display, due to its OLED technology, provides sharp images and excellent contrast, which alongside high resolution and brightness, offers a more immersive viewing experience. When considering engineering and design, the Vivobook's wide color gamuts ensure accurate color representation, which is critical for tasks requiring precise color work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS's lower refresh rate can make fast-moving visuals less smooth compared to displays with higher refresh rates, which is less ideal for action-packed gaming scenarios.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 hours of battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 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.
Portability
Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
12.4in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.8
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED both have good build quality, though the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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$996
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The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 costs $996.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED | Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$990 | $996 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | October 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 11'' x 8.1'' x 0.62'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 2.49 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.15" | 10.95" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.03" | 8.12" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900H | Intel i5-1235U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 12.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1620 | 1536 x 1024 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 600 nits | 337 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Darragh Murphy | November 2022
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
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Joe Osborne | October 2023
"When it comes to affordably priced laptops, the numbers after the dollar sign are crucially important—more so than in any other price category. By increasing the starting price of its Laptop Go line by $200 and not changing much else, Microsoft irrevocably altered the calculus surrounding the decision of whether to buy the Surface Laptop Go 3. Sure, it has a newer processor and longer battery life, but don’t think for a second you’re not paying dearly for that extra RAM and SSD capacity at that new price."
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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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