Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 15 vs Asus Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608 Comparison

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 15

15 inches | June 2026

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16 inches | June 2026

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 15 vs Asus Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Surface Laptop 8 15 and Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608, two laptops from Microsoft and Asus. Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 15 was introduced to market in June 2026 and Asus Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608 was launched in June 2026. Both Surface Laptop 8 15 and Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608 were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

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Surface Laptop 8 15 and Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608 are members of Asus's series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Microsoft Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 13.8	June 2026	13.8"	301 x 220 x 17.5 mm	1.35 kg (2.98 lbs)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 15	June 2026	15.0"	329 x 239 x 18.26 mm	1.67 kg (3.68 lbs)
Microsoft Surface Pro 12	May 2025	12.0"	274 x 190 x 7.8 mm	0.68 kg (1.5 lbs)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13	May 2025	13.0"	285.65 x 214.14 x 15.6 mm	1.22 kg (2.69 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 15 and Asus Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 15 Key Specs

Launched in June 2026
15.0" TouchScreen - IPS LCD, 3:2 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (X2P-64-100)
GPU: Adreno X2-45
16GB Ram
329 x 239 x 18.26 mm (12.95 x 9.41 x 0.72 inches)
Weight: 1.67 kg (3.68 lbs)

Asus Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608 Key Specs

Launched in June 2026
16.0" OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon X (X1-26-100)
GPU: Adreno X1-45
16GB Ram
354 x 244.3 x 14.9-17.3 mm (13.94 x 9.62 x 0.59-0.68 inches)
Weight: 1.68 kg (3.7 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Surface Laptop 8 15 and Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 15 over Asus Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608

Weight	1.67 kg vs 1.68 kg	0.01 kg lighter
Refresh Rate	120 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	262 ppi vs 142 ppi	More pixels per inch
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Screen Resolution	3270 x 2180 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	600 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 4 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 4 nm	Newer Generation GPU
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left	Flexible cable positions
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.3	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader

Reasons to choose Asus Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608 over Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 15

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~85.8% vs ~85.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	4.7 mm vs 6 mm	1.3 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	16 inches vs 15 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Contrast Rate	1000000:1 vs 1300:1	more pleasing colors
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Response Time	1 ms vs 37 ms	Faster Response screen
Number of USB-A Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.1	Connect more device at the same time
USB-A Port Type	3.2 vs 3.1	Faster USB-A
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.1 vs No	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers

Common Strengths of Asus Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 15

Launch Dates	June 2026 vs June 2026	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
RAM Type	LPDDR5X vs LPDDR5X	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Dolby Atmos Support	Yes vs Yes	3D Surround Sound Support
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 S 16 Flip TP5608 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 15

Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size
Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature

Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 15 vs Asus Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 15 and the Asus Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.67 kg (3.68 lbs)	1.68 kg (3.7 lbs)
Surface Area	786 cm2 (121.9 inches2)	865 cm2 (134.1 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~85.2%	~85.8%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6 mm	~4.7 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.11 kg/inch	0.11 kg/inch
	0.242 lbs/inch	0.242 lbs/inch
Colors	Black, Gray	Blue

Comparison of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 15 and the Asus Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608 External Dimensions

Weight

Surface Laptop 8 15 weighs 1.67 kg (3.68 lbs), whereas the Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608 weighs 1.68 kg (3.7 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 8 15

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Asus Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Thickness Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 15

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Asus Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

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 8 15 is 0.11 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Asus Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608 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
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch

Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 15 vs Asus Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (X2P-64-100) Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite (X2E-84-100) Intel Core Ultra 5 336H Intel Core Ultra 5 338H Intel Core Ultra X7 358H Intel Core Ultra X7 368H	Qualcomm Snapdragon X (X1-26-100)
Base Frequency	4.04 GHz	3.0 GHz
Number of Cores	10	8
Number of Threads	10	8
Integrated GPU	Adreno X2-45	Qualcomm Adreno X1-45
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm	4 nm

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 8 15 and Asus Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608.

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

Laptops with: Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (X2P-64-100)

Laptops with: Qualcomm Snapdragon X (X1-26-100)

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Adreno X2-45	Adreno X1-45
Base Clock Frequency	500 MHz	280 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1700 MHz	1107 MHz
Type	Integrated	Integrated
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5X
Memory Bus	128 bit
Memory Speed	9.52 Gbps	8.45 Gbps

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 8 15 has a FLOPS value of whereas the Asus Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.7 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Asus Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 24GB 32GB 64GB	16GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	9523 MHz	8448 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5X
Upgradable	No	No

Both laptops, the Surface Laptop 8 15 and the Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608, come with similar RAM capacities of 16 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

There is no evaluation yet.

BATTERY

BATTERY	66 Wh	50 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
Charging Port Position	Left, Right	Left
Charge Power	65 W	68 W

Moreover, the Surface Laptop 8 15 boasts a larger battery capacity of 66 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608's50 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 15

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Asus Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Surface Laptop 8 15 and the Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608 have similar max. storage capacities of 1 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

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 8 15 vs Asus Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 15 and Asus Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608 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 8 15 has a display size of 15.0".On the other hand, Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608 has a larger16.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Surface Laptop 8 15 is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Surface Laptop 8 15 features a higher pixel density with 262 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 15

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Asus Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Refresh Rate
The Surface Laptop 8 15 offers a higher refresh rate of 120 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Furthermore, the Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608 boasts a faster response time of 1.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The Surface Laptop 8 15 offers a higher maximum brightness of 600 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 15

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Asus Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 15 vs Asus Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Surface Laptop 8 15 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608 (v6E).

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 Laptop 8 15 and Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608 have USB-A ports. Surface Laptop 8 15 has 1x USB 3.1 USB-A ports, while Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Surface Laptop 8 15 and Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608 feature 2x 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
Surface Laptop 8 15 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608 features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors. Surface Laptop 8 15 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
Surface Laptop 8 15 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Surface Laptop 8 15 and Vivobook S 16 Flip TP5608 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)	v7	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.4	v5.3
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	1x USB 3.1	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	No	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No