Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio vs ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500 Comparison

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Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio vs ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Surface Laptop Studio and Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500, two laptops from Microsoft and ASUS. Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio was introduced to market in September 2021 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500 was launched in November 2021. There is only 2 months difference between Surface Laptop Studio and Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Key Specs

Launched in September 2021
14.4" TouchScreen - IPS LCD, 3:2 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 11300H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB
16GB Ram
323.2 x 228.3 x 18.9 mm (12.72 x 8.99 x 0.74 inches)
Weight: 1.82 kg (4.01 lbs)

ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500 Key Specs

Launched in November 2021
15.6" OLED, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 11300H
GPU: GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q 4GB
8GB Ram
359.8 x 235.3 x 19.9 mm (14.17 x 9.26 x 0.78 inches)
Weight: 1.65 kg (3.64 lbs)

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio was replaced by Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 vs ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Surface Laptop Studio and Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio over ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~83.7% vs ~79.3%	Larger screen area ratio
Noise Level	46.7 dB vs 48.3 dB	Less fan noise
Refresh Rate	120 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	200 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Opening Angle	180° vs 135°	More flexible screen
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Screen Resolution	2400 x 1600 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
GPU Fabrication Process	8 nm vs 12 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	7.2 TFLOPS vs 2.365 TFLOPS	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	Generates higher sound levels
Speaker Loudness	82.9 dB vs 79.3 dB	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.1 vs v5	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 4.0 vs 1x USB 4.0

Reasons to choose ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500 over Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio

Weight	1.65 kg vs 1.82 kg	0.17 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	7.2 mm vs 9.4 mm	2.2 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	15.6 inches vs 14.4 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Contrast Rate	427720:1 vs 1714:1	more pleasing colors
DCI-P3 Color Gamut	99.9% vs 80.6%	Wider DCI-P3 Color Gamut
Adobe RGB Profile	95.8% vs 78.5%	Wider Adobe RGB Coverage
Max Brightness	600 nits vs 500 nits	Brighter Screen
Response Time	3 ms vs 41 ms	Faster Response screen
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 1.4 vs No	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers

Common Strengths of ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio

Launch Dates	September 2021 vs November 2021	Both laptops are recent models
HDR Support	Yes, Dolby Vision vs Yes, HDR10	Watch HDR Clips
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio

Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio vs ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and the ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.82 kg (4.01 lbs)	1.65 kg (3.64 lbs)
Surface Area	738 cm2 (114.4 inches2)	847 cm2 (131.2 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~83.7%	~79.3%
Side Bezel Thickness	~9.4 mm	~7.2 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.13 kg/inch	0.11 kg/inch
	0.286 lbs/inch	0.242 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver	Silver, Blue
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	135Â°

Comparison of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and the ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500 External Dimensions

Weight

Surface Laptop Studio weighs 1.82 kg (4.01 lbs), whereas the Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500 weighs 1.65 kg (3.64 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 1.82 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500 1.65 kg

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 1.95 kg

Thickness Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 18.90 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17.12 mm

ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500 19.90 mm

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 20.17 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is 0.13 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500 is 0.11 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio vs ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 11300H Intel Core i7 11370H	Intel Core i5 11300H Intel Core i7 11370H
Base Frequency	2.6-3.1 GHz	2.6-3.1 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.4 GHz	4.4 GHz
Number of Cores	4	4
Number of Threads	8	8
L3 Cache	8 MB	8 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1416	1416
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	4620	4620
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1399	1399
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	5381	5381

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( Intel Core i5 11300H ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB	GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q 4GB GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
Base Clock Frequency	735 MHz	930 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1035 MHz	1125 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	75 W	30 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes	Yes
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	5.299 TFLOPS	2.304 TFLOPS
Memory Size	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	128 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective	1250 MHz 10 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	2560	1024
TMUs	80	64
ROPs	32	32

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio has a FLOPS value of 7.2 TFLOPS whereas the ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500 ' has a FLOPS value of 2.365 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	4266 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR4X	DDR4
Upgradable	No	No
Total Slots	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the Surface Laptop Studio offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio	ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED (K3500)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	58 Wh	63 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Right	Right
Charge Power	60 / 95 / 102 W	65 / 120 W
Full Charging Time	2:00 hr	2:00 hr
AC Adapter Weight	379 gramm	220 / 446 gramm

On the other hand, the Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500 features a higher battery capacity of 63 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Surface Laptop Studio's 58 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 58 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.79 Wh

ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500 63 Wh

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 62.1 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 2 TB, the Surface Laptop Studio provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio vs ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Surface Laptop Studio has a display size of 14.4".On the other hand, Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500 has a larger15.6" display.The total usable screen area of the Surface Laptop Studio is 617cm² / 96inch² whereas the Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Surface Laptop Studio features a higher pixel density with 200 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 200 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500 141 PPI

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 144 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Surface Laptop Studio offers a higher refresh rate of 120 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Furthermore, the Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500 boasts a faster response time of 3.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500 offers a higher maximum brightness of 600 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 500 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500 600 nits

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 319 nits

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio vs ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500 is equipped with 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. Surface Laptop Studio does not have USB-A ports.
Both Surface Laptop Studio and Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500 have USB Type-C ports. Surface Laptop Studio has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500 has 1x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both Surface Laptop Studio and Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500 features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 1.4) for connecting to external monitors. Surface Laptop Studio does not have an HDMI port.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Surface Laptop Studio does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Surface Laptop Studio and Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K3500 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.1	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	No	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	1x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	No	1x HDMI 1.4
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes