ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) vs. Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) and Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

ample storage options

decent processor speed

lightweight design

solid build quality

average display quality

limited graphics performance

short battery life

no backlit keyboard

Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business Review

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

vibrant pixelSense display

superior build quality

excellent graphics performance

tiltable touchscreen

good port selection

high price point

limited hardware upgrades

no Thunderbolt support

moderate battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) and Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) vs. Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Product Type Ultrabook Notebook - slider
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.72 cm x 23.04 cm x 1.99 cm 32.3 cm x 23 cm x 2.2 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.98 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Slate grey Platinum
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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 - 3:2
Image Brightness - 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 15 (X512DA) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13800H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache - 24 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 1 TB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 VRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Windows Hello 2.0
Sound - Four speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Technology 2-cell -
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh -
Battery Life - Up to 18 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 120 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Mechanical keys, Precision Haptic touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
USB 3.1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSDXC)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Microsoft Surface 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 15 (X512DA) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features - Studio Mode, Laptop Mode, stage mode, Dynamic Woven Hinge
SAR Value 0.464 W/kg (body), 0.464 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited hardware warranty - 1 year
Model Number EJ254T -
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