The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED offers a vibrant OLED display with deep blacks and rich colors, making it ideal for media consumption and general use, though it has a lower resolution compared to the Surface Laptop. It's also more affordable and has a faster refresh rate, which can make for smoother visuals in everyday tasks. However, it's less portable due to its slightly heavier weight and larger dimensions, and the battery life is shorter. It lacks Thunderbolt ports, which could be a drawback if you need fast data transfer speeds.
On the other hand, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" boasts a higher resolution IPS touchscreen with better color accuracy, which is beneficial for tasks that require color precision like photo editing. It's more expensive but offers a more premium build quality and a more portable design with a longer battery life, making it suitable for professionals who are often on the move. The Surface Laptop also comes with Windows 11 Pro, which includes additional business features over the Home version found on the ASUS.
In terms of performance, both laptops have similar CPUs and GPUs, but the Surface Laptop has more RAM, which can handle more intensive multitasking. The ASUS has more USB-C ports and USB-C charging, which might be more convenient for some users. The Surface Laptop's keyboard is known for its quality and comfort, which is a significant consideration if you do a lot of typing.
Ultimately, if you prioritize a superior display for media consumption and general use within a budget, and don't mind a shorter battery life and less portability, the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED is a solid choice. However, if you value longer battery life, a more portable and premium design, a better keyboard, and the additional features of Windows 11 Pro, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" would be the better investment, especially if you're willing to pay a premium for these benefits. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED
Very good overall display quality
Excellent portability
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.1/10
7.8/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED has a better screen than the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" for general use, and engineering and design, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" has a better screen for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Cost
$899
$1,200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED has a price of $899 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" costs $1,200.
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED and Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.6/10
6.6/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" and ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
7.7/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED and Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" are both good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.7/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED and Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" are both good for content creation.
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
7.7/10
7.7/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED and Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" are both good for software development.
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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED has 9 hours of battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" has 9 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
Excellent
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
13.5in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED to have excellent portability, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED and Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED
Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
GENERAL
Price
Price
$899
$1,200
Release Date
Release Date
February 1, 2024
June 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
Overall Dimensions
12.2'' x 8.7'' x 0.55''
12.1'' x 8.8'' x 0.66''
Weight
Weight
2.87 lbs
3.04 lbs
Width
Width
12.22"
12.13"
Depth
Depth
8.74"
8.78"
INTERNAL
Processor
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
Intel Core Ultra 7 135H
RAM
RAM
8 GB
16 GB
DDR Memory Version
DDR Memory Version
5
5
RAM Slots
RAM Slots
2
0
Storage
Storage
512 GB
256 GB
Storage Slots
Storage Slots
1
1
Graphics
Graphics
Arc 8-Cores
Intel Arc 8-Cores
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
No
No
GPU Type
GPU Type
Integrated
Integrated
Supports DLSS
Supports DLSS
No
No
Supports Ray Tracing
Supports Ray Tracing
No
No
BATTERY
Battery Life
Battery Life
9 Hours
9 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity
75 Wh
47 Wh
SCREEN
Diagonal Size
Diagonal Size
14"
13.5"
Display Technology
Display Technology
OLED
IPS
Resolution
Resolution
1920 x 1200
2256 x 1504
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
Display Brightness
Display Brightness
600 nits
400 nits
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:9
3:2
Pixel Density
Pixel Density
161.73 PPI
200.84 PPI
Contrast
Contrast
Unknown
1300: 1
Display Response Time
Display Response Time
0.2 ms
1 ms
DCI-P3
DCI-P3
100 %
73.4 %
sRGB
sRGB
133 %
98.9 %
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
90 %
85 %
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS
Build Quality Score
Build Quality Score
7.4/10
7.4/10
Portability Score
Portability Score
9/10
8.7/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
Gaming Laptop Appearance
No
No
Premium Business Laptop
Premium Business Laptop
Yes
Yes
Fan Noise Score
Fan Noise Score
8/10
8/10
Facial Recognition
Facial Recognition
Yes
Yes
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Upper Side Temp (Max)
38.6°C
38.6°C
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
42.9°C
42.9°C
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
25.1°C
25.1°C
Keyboard Lighting Color
Keyboard Lighting Color
RGB
White
Warranty Period
Warranty Period
1 year
1 year
HARDWARE FEATURES
Keyboard Quality Score
Keyboard Quality Score
7/10
7/10
Speaker Quality Score
Speaker Quality Score
8/10
8/10
Webcam
Webcam
1080p
1080p
Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader
No
Yes
Backlit Keyboard
Backlit Keyboard
Yes
Yes
Number Pad
Number Pad
No
No
CONNECTIVITY
USB Type-A
USB Type-A
1
1
USB-C ports
USB-C ports
2
1
USB-C Charging
USB-C Charging
Yes
Yes
Display Outputs
Display Outputs
1
1
Thunderbolt Version
Thunderbolt Version
4
4
Thunderbolt Ports
Thunderbolt Ports
2
1
DisplayPorts
DisplayPorts
0
0
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
1
0
Ethernet
Ethernet
No
No
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
5.2
5.3
WiFi Version
WiFi Version
6E
6E
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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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