Microsoft Surface Pro 7 vs ASUS Vivobook Flip 14 TP470 Comparison

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Microsoft Surface Pro 7 vs ASUS Vivobook Flip 14 TP470 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Surface Pro 7 and Vivobook Flip 14 TP470, two laptops from Microsoft and ASUS. Microsoft Surface Pro 7 was introduced to market in October 2019 and ASUS Vivobook Flip 14 TP470 was launched in October 2020. There is 12 months difference between Surface Pro 7 and Vivobook Flip 14 TP470 so it would still give an advantage to younger Vivobook Flip 14 TP470.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Microsoft Surface Pro 7 and ASUS Vivobook Flip 14 TP470 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Key Specs

Launched in October 2019
12.3" TouchScreen - IPS LCD, 3:2 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i3 1005G1
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics G1
4GB Ram
292 x 201 x 8.5 mm (11.5 x 7.91 x 0.33 inches)
Weight: 1.1 kg (2.43 lbs)

ASUS Vivobook Flip 14 TP470 Key Specs

Launched in October 2020
14.0" Touchscreen - IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i3 1115G4
GPU: Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics 4GB
4GB Ram
324 x 220 x 18.7 mm (12.76 x 8.66 x 0.74 inches)
Weight: 1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 was replaced by Microsoft-Surface-Pro-7-Plus. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Microsoft-Surface-Pro-7-Plus vs Microsoft Surface Pro 7
Microsoft-Surface-Pro-7-Plus vs ASUS Vivobook Flip 14 TP470

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Surface Pro 7 and Vivobook Flip 14 TP470 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Microsoft Surface Pro 7 over ASUS Vivobook Flip 14 TP470

Weight	1.10 kg vs 1.50 kg	0.4 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~76.7% vs ~75.8%	Larger screen area ratio
Contrast Rate	1001:1 vs 932:1	more pleasing colors
Screen PPI	267 ppi vs 157 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2736 x 1824 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
sRGB Color Space	93.2% vs 62.1%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
Adobe RGB Profile	60.3% vs 43%	Wider Adobe RGB Coverage
Max Brightness	400 nits vs 250 nits	Brighter Screen
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Speaker Loudness	78.3 dB vs 75.4 dB	Generates higher sound levels

Reasons to choose ASUS Vivobook Flip 14 TP470 over Microsoft Surface Pro 7

Side Bezel Thickness	7.1 mm vs 16.1 mm	9 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	14 inches vs 12.3 inches	Larger Screen Estate
2-in-1 Design	Yes vs No	Use like a tablet
Response Time	33 ms vs 35 ms	Faster Response screen
GPU FLOPS	2.534 TFLOPS vs 0.46 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Easily increase the Storage when needed
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs No	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 1.4 vs No	Better typing feel
Key Travel	1.4 mm vs 1.3 mm

Common Strengths of ASUS Vivobook Flip 14 TP470 and Microsoft Surface Pro 7

Screen Type	Touch Screen vs Touch Screen	Interact with your fingers
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 3.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of ASUS Vivobook Flip 14 TP470 and Microsoft Surface Pro 7

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

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 vs ASUS Vivobook Flip 14 TP470: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 and the ASUS Vivobook Flip 14 TP470.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.1 kg (2.43 lbs)	1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)
Surface Area	587 cm2 (91 inches2)	713 cm2 (110.5 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~76.7%	~75.8%
Side Bezel Thickness	~16.1 mm	~7.1 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.09 kg/inch	0.11 kg/inch
	0.198 lbs/inch	0.242 lbs/inch
Colors	Black, Silver	Black, Silver
Cover Opening Angle	175Â°	360Â°

Comparison of the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 and the ASUS Vivobook Flip 14 TP470 External Dimensions

Weight

Surface Pro 7 weighs 1.1 kg (2.43 lbs), whereas the Vivobook Flip 14 TP470 weighs 1.5 kg (3.31 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 Pro 7 1.10 kg

Avg: 12.0-12.9" 1.08 kg

ASUS Vivobook Flip 14 TP470 1.50 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

Thickness Comparison

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 8.50 mm

Avg: 12.0-12.9" 13.99 mm

ASUS Vivobook Flip 14 TP470 18.70 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 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 Pro 7 is 0.09 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the ASUS Vivobook Flip 14 TP470 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
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 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

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 vs ASUS Vivobook Flip 14 TP470: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i3 1005G1 Intel Core i3 1115G4 Intel Core i5 1135G7 Intel Core i7 1165G7	Intel Core i3 1115G4 Intel Core i5 1135G7 Intel Core i7 1165G7
Base Frequency	1.2 GHz	1.7-3.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	3.4 GHz	4.1 GHz
Number of Cores	2	2
Number of Threads	4	4
L3 Cache	4 MB	6 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics G1	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1029	1264
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	2218	2563
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1102	1330
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	2478	3144

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 Pro 7 and ASUS Vivobook Flip 14 TP470.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i3 1005G1

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15-inch Compare

Laptops with: Intel Core i3 1115G4

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics G1	Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics 4GB
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	900 MHz	1650 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	25 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	460.8 GFLOPS	2.534 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	4 GB
Memory Type	System Shared	LPDDR4X
Memory Bus	System Shared	128 bit
Memory Speed	System Shared	2133 MHz 4.3 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	256	768
TMUs	16	48
ROPs	8	24

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 Pro 7 has a FLOPS value of 0.46 TFLOPS whereas the ASUS Vivobook Flip 14 TP470 ' has a FLOPS value of 2.534 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the ASUS Vivobook Flip 14 TP470 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB	4GB 8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	2x2 GB	1x4 GB
RAM Clock	1866 MHz	3733 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR4X
Upgradable	No	No
Total Slots	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Surface Pro 7 and the Vivobook Flip 14 TP470, come with similar RAM capacities of 4 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

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 Pro 7	ASUS Vivobook Flip 14 TP470
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
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	45 Wh	42 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	65 W	65 W
Full Charging Time	1:30 hr	1:30 hr
AC Adapter Weight	281 gramm

Moreover, the Surface Pro 7 boasts a larger battery capacity of 45 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Vivobook Flip 14 TP470's42 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 45 Wh

Avg: 12.0-12.9" 43.35 Wh

ASUS Vivobook Flip 14 TP470 42 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.93 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Surface Pro 7 and the Vivobook Flip 14 TP470 have similar max. storage capacities of 1 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	No	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 Pro 7 vs ASUS Vivobook Flip 14 TP470: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 and ASUS Vivobook Flip 14 TP470 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 Pro 7 has a display size of 12.3".On the other hand, Vivobook Flip 14 TP470 has a larger14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Surface Pro 7 is 451cm² / 70inch² whereas the Vivobook Flip 14 TP470's total usable screen area is 540cm² / 84inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Surface Pro 7 features a higher pixel density with 267 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 267 PPI

Avg: 12.0-12.9" 198 PPI

ASUS Vivobook Flip 14 TP470 157 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Surface Pro 7 and Vivobook Flip 14 TP470 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Furthermore, the Vivobook Flip 14 TP470 boasts a faster response time of 33.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The Surface Pro 7 offers a higher maximum brightness of 400 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 400 nits

Avg: 12.0-12.9" 374 nits

ASUS Vivobook Flip 14 TP470 250 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 vs ASUS Vivobook Flip 14 TP470 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
Both Surface Pro 7 and Vivobook Flip 14 TP470 have USB-A ports. Surface Pro 7 has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Vivobook Flip 14 TP470 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Surface Pro 7 and Vivobook Flip 14 TP470 feature 1x USB 3.2 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
Vivobook Flip 14 TP470 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Surface Pro 7 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Vivobook Flip 14 TP470 features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 1.4) for connecting to external monitors. Surface Pro 7 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
Both Surface Pro 7 and Vivobook Flip 14 TP470 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Surface Pro 7 and Vivobook Flip 14 TP470 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	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	1x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	No	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	No	1x HDMI 1.4
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes