Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607 wins 6 of the 12 categories we compared, against 1 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 (5 tied) — including overall score (6.6/10 vs 5.6/10).
Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: which one should you buy?
Choose the Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607 if you care most about overall score (6.6/10 vs 5.6/10), display score (7.2/10 vs 4.1/10) and storage (512 GB vs 256 GB).
Choose the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 if you care most about performance score (6/10 vs 5.6/10), portability score (9.6/10 vs 7.8/10) and cinebench (multi-core) (670 vs 612).
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Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: Overall Score
| Spec |
 Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607
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 Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
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| Overall score | 6.6/10 | 5.6/10 |
Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: Build & Design
| Spec |
Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
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|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 7.8/10 | 9.6/10 |
| Weight | 1.2 kg | 1.22 kg |
| Thickness | 16.6 mm | 15.6 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | No | Yes |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Windows Precision touchpad | Yes | Yes |
| Facial recognition | Yes | No |
| Build material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Available colors | Gray, Brown | Silver, Gray, Purple |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Island | Backlit, Island |
| Key travel | 1.3 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Cooling system | Active | Active |
| Dimensions | 353.5 x 242.4 x 13.8-16.6 mm 13.92 x 9.54 x 0.54-0.65 inches | 285.65 x 214.14 x 15.6 mm |
| Footprint | 857 cm2 (132.8 inches2) | 612 cm2 (94.8 inches2) |
| Touchpad size | 15.0 x 10.0 cm | — |
| Touchpad surface | Glass | Glass |
Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: Benchmarks
| Spec |
Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
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|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 5.6/10 | 6/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 612 | 670 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 93 | 101 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 10277 | 10824 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 2070 | 2281 |
Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: CPU
| Spec |
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
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|---|---|---|
| CPU threads | 8 | 8 |
| CPU | Snapdragon X | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU base frequency | 3.0 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| CPU turbo frequency | — | 3.4 GHz |
| CPU L3 cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| CPU manufacturing process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU configurations available | X1-26-100 X2E-94-100 X2E-96-100 | X1P-42-100 |
Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: GPU
| Spec |
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
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| GPU compute | 1.7 TFLOPS | 1.7 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Adreno X1-45 | Adreno X1-45 |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 |
| GPU VRAM | System Shared | System Shared |
| GPU memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| GPU base clock | 280 MHz | 280 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 1107 MHz | 1107 MHz |
| GPU configurations available | Adreno X1-45 | Adreno X1-45 |
Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: Memory
| Spec |
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
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| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM upgradable | No | No |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| RAM clock speed | 9523 MHz | 8448 MHz |
| RAM slots | 1 | 1 |
| RAM channels | 2x8 GB | 2x8 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 16GB|32GB|48GB | 16GB|32GB|64GB |
Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: Storage
| Spec |
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
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| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| NVMe storage | Yes | Yes |
| Storage upgradable | Yes | Yes |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| Storage interface | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) |
| Storage configurations available | 512GB, 1 TB, 2 TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1 TB |
Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: Display
| Spec |
Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
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|---|---|---|
| Display score | 7.2/10 | 4.1/10 |
| Display size | 16 in | 13 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 400 nits |
| Pixel density | 212 ppi | 178 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
| Adaptive refresh rate | Yes | No |
| Display type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1280 |
| Screen coating | Glossy | Glossy |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 3:2 |
| Contrast ratio | 1000000:1 | 1000:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 97.6% |
| Response time | 1 ms | 37 ms |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~86.6% | ~82.3% |
| Side bezels | 4.4 mm | 5.5 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 180° | 135° |
Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: Battery
| Spec |
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
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| Battery score | 8.1/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Battery capacity | 70 Wh | 50 Wh |
| Charging speed | 68 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | No | No |
| Battery type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Full charge time | — | 2:10 hr |
Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
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| Connectivity score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 7 | 7 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| HDMI port | Yes | No |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| USB-A ports | 1x USB 3.2 | 1x USB 3.2 |
| USB-C ports | 2x USB 4.0 | 2x USB 4.0 |
Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: Audio
| Spec |
Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
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|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
| Speaker configuration | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Speaker loudness | ~83.9 dB | ~83.5 dB |
Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: OS & Software
| Spec |
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
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| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
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| 2-in-1 convertible | No | No |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 1080p FHD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607
- Overall score: 6.6/10 (vs 5.6/10)
- Battery score: 8.1/10 (vs 7.7/10)
- Display score: 7.2/10 (vs 4.1/10)
- Storage: 512 GB (vs 256 GB)
- Display size: 16 in (vs 13 in)
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz (vs 60 Hz)
- Brightness: 500 nits (vs 400 nits)
- Pixel density: 212 ppi (vs 178 ppi)
- Adaptive refresh rate
- Battery capacity: 70 Wh (vs 50 Wh)
- Charging speed: 68 W (vs 45 W)
- Weight: 1.2 kg (vs 1.22 kg)
- Facial recognition
- HDMI port
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
- Performance score: 6/10 (vs 5.6/10)
- Portability score: 9.6/10 (vs 7.8/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 670 (vs 612)
- Cinebench (single-core): 101 (vs 93)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 10824 (vs 10277)
- Geekbench (single-core): 2281 (vs 2070)
- Touchscreen
- Thickness: 15.6 mm (vs 16.6 mm)
- Fingerprint reader
- Dolby Atmos
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607 or the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13?
Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607 wins 6 of the 12 categories we compared, against 1 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 (5 tied) — including overall score (6.6/10 vs 5.6/10).
Which is cheaper, the Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607 or the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13?
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 costs around $1299, $400 less than the Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607 at around $1699.
What are the main differences between the Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13?
The biggest gaps are in overall score (6.6/10 on the Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607 vs 5.6/10); performance score (6/10 on the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 vs 5.6/10); portability score (9.6/10 on the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 vs 7.8/10).