ASUS Vivobook 15.6" F1504VA-BS74 Cool Silver 2023
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2024
What Buyers Say
ASUS Vivobook 15.6" F1504VA-BS74 Cool Silver 2023
The ASUS Vivobook receives mixed feedback from users. While many praise its excellent value, fast performance, and great price, several reviewers report serious issues like a stuck pixel, booting problems requiring the charger, and frustration with Windows 11. Overall, the laptop offers good specs for the cost but quality control and software experience are inconsistent.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Fast performance and quick boot
- Great price point
- Responsive touchpad
- Comfortable chicklet keyboard
Cons
- Stuck pixel on screen
- Booting issues without charger
- Frustrating Windows 11 experience
- Quality control concerns
- Inconsistent software experience
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2024
Users are very satisfied with the Surface Laptop, praising its build quality, smooth trackpad, excellent screen brightness, and long battery life. One reviewer noted a printer connectivity issue, but overall sentiment is highly positive. The magnetic charging port is also appreciated for its durability.
Pros
- Excellent screen brightness
- Smooth trackpad
- Great battery life
- Well-constructed build
- Magnetic charging port
Cons
- Printer connectivity issue
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS Vivobook 15.6" F1504VA-BS74 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i7 1355U★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 10 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 1.7 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe★ | Qualcomm Adreno |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 15" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2496 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | — | USB4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 1.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.70 kg | 1.66 kg★ |
| Battery | 42 Wh | 66 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
ASUS Vivobook 15.6" F1504VA-BS74 Cool Silver 2023
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2024
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 74 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 27 specs.