ASUS Vivobook S16 (Vivobook) vs Microsoft Surface Pro 13″ (EP2-73275)

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

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

A PREMIUM PERFORMANCE 2-IN-1 LAPTOP & TABLET — Ready for work, school, and creativity. Built for busy days, big projects, and nonstop multitasking. Run video calls, school and work apps, 20+ browser tabs, and AI tools at the same time without slowing down.

WITH AI BUILT IN — With a dedicated AI chip (Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus), this Copilot+ PC[5] on Windows 11 helps you work smarter and faster. Prompt, create, and automate with ease — ready for even your most demanding tasks.

A STUNNING 13" OLED TOUCHSCREEN — Sharp colors, real detail, and smooth 120Hz scrolling on the PixelSense touchscreen[1] with LCD display[2]. Tap, scroll, draw, or pinch to zoom — whichever feels right for streaming, sketching, or daily work.

15.5 HOURS OF BATTERY (LEAVE THE CHARGER) — Up to 15.5 hours of video playback[3] on a single charge. Work from a coffee shop, take it to class/work, or binge a season on a long flight — it'll keep up.

THE PORTS YOU NEED — Two USB-C / USB4[4] ports for fast charging, big file transfers, or hooking up to three 4K monitors when you want a full desktop. Wi-Fi 7 keeps you online and fast wherever you are.

A LAPTOP, TABLET, AND STUDIO IN ONE — At just 1.97 lbs (895 g), use it as a tablet, attach the keyboard to type like a laptop, or prop it up with the 165° kickstand for drawing or movies. Keyboard and Surface Slim Pen sold separately.

THREE COLORS TO MATCH YOUR STYLE — Choose from sleek Black, classic Platinum, or warm Dune[6]. Crafted from premium anodized aluminum that feels as good as it looks.

ADD MICROSOFT 365 PERSONAL — Everything you need to write, create, and stay organized - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Copilot features and OneNote, plus 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage and built-in Microsoft Defender security.[7]

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