ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact lightweight design

affordable price point

solid state drive included

decent processor performance

full hd display

average battery life

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

minimal port variety

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative form factor

high-resolution touchscreen

powerful base performance

robust build quality

advanced security features

premium price tag

limited port variety

heavier than competitors

moderate battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Product Type Ultrabook Notebook - Yes - slider
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.2 cm x 21.2 cm x 1.99 cm 32.3 cm x 23 cm x 2.18 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.89 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Transparent silver Platinum
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14.4"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2400 x 1600
Pixel Density (ppi) - 200
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 650 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display Color Calibrated, Corning Gorilla glass 5, sRGB Mode, vivid mode, VESA DisplayHDR 400, PixelSense Flow, Dolby Vision IQ
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 3200U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13800H
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 4 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 512 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 3 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p (front)
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 58 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 19 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 102 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Mechanical keys, Precision Haptic touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
USB-A
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSDXC)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, face recognition
Features ASUS Battery Health charging technology, ErgoLift Studio Mode, Laptop Mode, stage mode, Dynamic Woven Hinge
Compliant Standards UL, BSMI, CB, CCC, FCC -
SAR Value 0.306 W/kg (body), 0.306 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number EK012T -
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