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Vivobook S 15 OLED
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Updated June 22, 2024·

For a balance of performance and portability with a stunning OLED display, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is ideal, especially for multimedia tasks and general use. Its higher refresh rate and better color coverage make it excellent for fast-motion content and accurate color representation. However, it's larger and heavier than the Surface Laptop 5, which is more compact and has a touchscreen, making it great for on-the-go productivity and note-taking. The Surface Laptop 5 offers a more comfortable typing experience with its 3:2 aspect ratio and has a more premium, business-oriented design. While the ASUS has better gaming and machine learning capabilities due to its dedicated GPU, the Surface Laptop 5's integrated graphics are sufficient for light gaming and creative work. Consider the ASUS for its superior display and performance in a larger form factor, or the Surface Laptop 5 for its portability, touchscreen, and premium build. 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 5 13"
  • Excellent portability

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

6.7
Vivobook S 15 OLED
Surface Laptop 5 13"
6.1
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is somewhat better.

Engineering and Design

8.0
Vivobook S 15 OLED
Surface Laptop 5 13"
7.1
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for engineering and design, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" is good.

Content Creation

8.0
Vivobook S 15 OLED
Surface Laptop 5 13"
7.4
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for content creation, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" is good.

Software Development

7.8
Vivobook S 15 OLED
Surface Laptop 5 13"
7.2
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" are both good for software development, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

8.8
Vivobook S 15 OLED
Surface Laptop 5 13"
7.2
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Battery

9.0 Hours
Vivobook S 15 OLED
Surface Laptop 5 13"
7.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 9 hours of battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" has 7.5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
Vivobook S 15 OLED
Surface Laptop 5 13"
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has very good portability.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.7
Vivobook S 15 OLED
Surface Laptop 5 13"
7.4
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" are both good for general use.

Build Quality

7.4
Vivobook S 15 OLED
Surface Laptop 5 13"
7.8
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED both have good build quality.

Cost

$1,249
Vivobook S 15 OLED
Surface Laptop 5 13"
$1,200
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$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

$1,400

$1,600

$1,800

$2,000

The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $1,249 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" costs $1,200.

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How the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLEDMicrosoft Surface Laptop 5 13"
ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLEDMicrosoft Surface Laptop 5 13"

GENERAL

Price
$1,249
$1,200
Release Date
February 1, 2024October 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
13.9'' x 9.7'' x 0.55''12.1'' x 8.8'' x 0.57''
Weight
3.31 lbs2.86 lbs
Width
13.92"12.1"
Depth
9.72"8.8"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 155HIntel i7-1255U
RAM
8 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
20
Storage
512 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
9 Hours7.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
75 Wh47.4 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"13.5"
Display Technology
OLEDIPS
Resolution
2880 x 16202256 x 1504
Refresh Rate
120Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
600 nits400 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/107.8/10
Portability Score
8.4/109/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
YesNo
Fan Noise Score
8/107.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/107/10
Speaker Quality Score
8/108.8/10
Webcam
1080p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
11
USB-C ports
21
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
11
Thunderbolt Version
44

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ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED

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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."

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13"

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Lori Grunin | October 2022
"The Surface Laptop 5 remains afloat as a solid machine. It's just not one that stands out in any particular way. Just like the last one. The biggest upgrade were some new components, but they perform in the same range as other laptops with them, and frequently at the bottom of that range. I suspect Microsoft's settings are very conservative to help keep cooling and battery life within reason in the older chassis design."

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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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