ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5507, Snapdragon X Elite) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 5
The Verdict
ASUS VivoBook S 15 leverages Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite for superior performance with 12 cores and exceptional efficiency, paired with a stunning 15.6-inch 120Hz OLED display offering 2880x1620 resolution and 600 nits brightness. Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 counters with a more compact 13.5-inch form factor, lighter weight at 1.27kg, and premium Alcantara finish, though its 12th Gen Intel processor and IPS LCD display feel dated. Battery life matches at 18 hours for both. Storage proves problematic: ASUS offers 1TB while Surface Laptop 5 starts at just 256GB. Connectivity favors ASUS with dual USB-C and dual USB-A ports versus Surface's single USB-C and proprietary Surface Connect. At $1299 versus $999, ASUS provides better value given superior specs, modern ARM architecture, and cutting-edge display technology. Surface Laptop 5 appeals primarily to those prioritizing portability and Microsoft ecosystem integration. For most users, ASUS VivoBook S 15 delivers substantially more performance and features justifying the price premium.
Who Should Buy
Buy the ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5507, Snapdragon X Elite) if…
- →Excellent 3K 120Hz OLED display
- →All-day battery life thanks to ARM efficiency
- →Powerful 45 TOPS NPU for Copilot+ AI features
Buy the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 if…
- →Excellent 3:2 aspect ratio PixelSense touchscreen for productivity
- →Alcantara keyboard deck is comfortable and distinctive
- →Lightweight at 1.27 kg for easy portability
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5507, Snapdragon X Elite)
Pros
- Excellent 3K 120Hz OLED display
- All-day battery life thanks to ARM efficiency
- Powerful 45 TOPS NPU for Copilot+ AI features
- Lightweight for a 15.6-inch laptop
- Fanless-quiet operation under typical loads
Cons
- ARM compatibility issues with some x86 apps
- No Thunderbolt support
- Soldered RAM not upgradeable
- No SD card reader
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5
Pros
- Excellent 3:2 aspect ratio PixelSense touchscreen for productivity
- Alcantara keyboard deck is comfortable and distinctive
- Lightweight at 1.27 kg for easy portability
- Up to 18 hours claimed battery life
- Removable SSD for easier data recovery
Cons
- Only one USB-C port and one USB-A port — very limited
- 60Hz display lacks the smoothness of 120Hz competitors
- No Thunderbolt 4 — USB-C is USB 4.0 with limited bandwidth
- Surface Connect charger is proprietary
- 8 GB base RAM is restrictive for multitasking
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5507, Snapdragon X Elite) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home (ARM) | Windows 11 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.42 kg | 1.27 kg |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum and Alcantara |
| Dimensions | 352.6 x 225.9 x 14.7 mm | 308 x 223 x 14.5 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | — |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 1 |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 1 |
| SD card | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 0 | — |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| Surface Connect | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 18 hours | Up to 18 hours |
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 47.4 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6 inches | 13.5 inches |
| Type | OLED, 16:9 | PixelSense IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1620 | 2256 x 1504 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 600 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe | 256 GB / 512 GB (removable SSD) |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5X | 8 GB / 16 GB |
| Cores | 12 cores | 10-core (2P + 8E) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 | 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1235U / i7-1255U |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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