ASUS Vivobook S16 (Vivobook) vs Microsoft Surface Pro 13″ (EP2-73249)

ASUS Vivobook S16 Laptop, 16" 120Hz Touchscreen, Ryzen AI 9 465, 32GB/1TB

PORTABLE POWER FOR CREATIVITY - The ASUS Vivobook S16 elevates your laptop experience by combining advanced technology with a slim profile and clean design. Powered by a high‑capacity 70Wh battery delivering around 20 hours of battery life with fast charging (60% in 49 mins), keeping you productive on the go. Additionally, it has passed rigorous MIL-STD 810H testing, ensuring dependable performance across diverse working environments

POWERFUL PERFORMANCE - Powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 Processor (10 cores, up to 5.0 GHz) and an integrated NPU capable of delivering up to 50 TOPS of AI performance, this laptop handles AI-powered applications with ease. AMD Radeon 880M integrated graphics deliver graphics performance comparable to entry-level discrete GPUs such as the NVIDIA RTX 2050 Laptop GPU, making it well suited for creative work, multimedia, and light gaming. Equipped with 32GB DDR5 RAM (16GB DDR5 on board) and 1TB PCIe SSD, it ensures swift application loading and ample storage for professional workloads

IMMERSIVE DISPLAY — Features a 16-inch WUXGA (1920x1200) touchscreen with 120Hz refresh rate, 400nits brightness and anti-glare coating to maximize screen real estate and reduce eye strain during extended use. Supports expanding the workspace with 3 external monitors via HDMI and USB-C ports, with resolution up to 4K@60Hz without a docking station. The 1080p FHD IR webcam with privacy shutter enables Windows Hello facial recognition while delivering clearer video calls for business communication and collaboration

VERSATILE CONNECTIVITY - With USB-C, USB-A, and HDMI 2.1, you can easily connect external displays, storage devices, and essential peripherals. Stay fast and reliable on the go with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4, perfect for video calls, cloud work, and wireless devices without lag. Plus, the backlit keyboard enables effortless work in dim conditions

OPERATING SYSTEM - Preinstalled with Windows 11 Pro 64-bit and AI-powered Copilot, including enterprise features such as BitLocker encryption, Remote Desktop, Hyper-V virtualization, and Group Policy management. It enhances productivity with intelligent assistance for tasks such as document creation, data analysis, email drafting, and virtual meetings

IDEAL FOR BUSINESS & EVERYDAY USE - The Laptop is designed for professionals, students, and small business users who need reliable everyday performance. Perfect for office tasks, remote work, programming, and Video Conferencing (Zoom/Teams), it handles spreadsheets, presentations, and multiple browser tabs with ease. A great choice for college students, IT users, and entry-level creators working on light photo editing or content creation, delivering a balance of productivity and durability for daily use

DISCLOSURE - Brand New Computer has been resealed to upgrade system. One-year warranty from ASUS on remaining components

ASIN: B0HKWL1KFH

Microsoft Surface Pro (2026), 13-inch 2-in-1 Laptop, Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus Processor, Touchscreen Display, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Storage, Windows 11 Copilot+ PC Built for AI, Platinum

Brilliant LCD Display – The 13" PixelSense touchscreen[1], with LCD and enriched HDR[2] tech, unveils crisper whites, darker blacks, and colors so richly saturated bringing vivid life into every frame – perfect for work, school, streaming and creative tasks.

Up to 15.5hours of battery life[3] - The new Surface Pro is designed for long days, late nights and everything in between.

Productivity. All Day. Every Day. – Built with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10 Core) processors, Surface Pro delivers fast, responsive performance with built-in AI acceleration—so you can handle everything from everyday tasks to demanding workloads with ease.

The ports you need – Charge on-the-go, transfer data fast, or create the ultimate desktop set up with two USB-C / USB4[4] ports.

Built-in AI Companion – Work smarter, create freely, and communicate with confidence—Copilot[5] on Windows 11 is always there to help.​

Perfect Match – Designed in premium Alcantara fabric with two color options[6], the Surface Pro 13-inch Flex Keyboard[7] is the perfect match for your Surface Pro.

Designed to be a laptop or a tablet – The iconic built-in 165-degree fluid kickstand offers flexibility at any angle.​

Laptop flexibility in one powerful tablet – Transform Surface Pro into a full thin and light Windows laptop with the Surface Pro 13-inch Flex Keyboard[7], offering a comfortable typing and touchpad experience.

ASIN: B0GW9HT856