The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers superior performance for demanding tasks like gaming and engineering with its high-end processor and dedicated GPU, alongside a stunning OLED display that's great for both fast motion and vibrant colors, making it a top choice for power users who prioritize performance and screen quality. However, it's heavier and pricier than the Surface Laptop Go 2. On the other hand, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 is a budget-friendly option with a compact and lightweight design, ideal for general use and portability. It has a touchscreen with decent color accuracy, though the performance and battery life are more suited for everyday tasks rather than intensive applications. If you need a laptop for general use and value portability and a lower price point, the Surface Laptop Go 2 is a solid choice, but for more graphically intensive tasks or a superior display experience, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is the way to go. 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 2
Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
7.0/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 are both good for general use, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is somewhat better.
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
6.7/10
6.0/10
4.2/10
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
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is somewhat better.
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
8.0/10
6.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for engineering and design, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 is only fair.
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
8.0/10
7.1/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
8.0 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 2 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
7.8/10
7.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 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
8.8/10
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
12.4in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
12.4in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.4 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,249
$565
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $1,249 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 costs $565.
"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."
"The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 review is a compact companion with old hardware. The Surface Laptop Go 2 shows some weaknesses. Microsoft didn't really develop the second generation of the Surface Laptop Go 2 any further but has only equipped it with a slightly more powerful Core i5 processor. However, the performance still remains at a fairly low level overall, but for many users, it definitely should still be sufficient for everyday tasks."
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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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