ASUS Vivobook 16 16" M1607 Quiet Blue
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2024
What Buyers Say
ASUS Vivobook 16 16" M1607 Quiet Blue
The ASUS Vivobook 16 receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its value for money, especially when bought on sale, highlighting the 16GB RAM, Ryzen 7 processor, and solid build for a plastic chassis. However, several complaints include a fast-draining battery, overheating issues, and one user reported a pre-installed remote access issue. The lack of a fingerprint sensor and plastic hinges are also noted as drawbacks.
Pros
- Great value for money on sale
- Solid build despite plastic chassis
- 16GB RAM handles multitasking well
- Ryzen 7 processor is smooth
- Slim and lightweight design
Cons
- Battery drains quickly
- Overheating issues
- Plastic hinges feel less durable
- No fingerprint sensor
- Pre-installed remote access concern
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 16 16" M1607 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 8 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon Graphics★ | Qualcomm Adreno |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM Type | — | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 15" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2496 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 45% NTSC | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | — | USB4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.88 kg | 1.66 kg★ |
| Battery | 42 Wh | 66 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
ASUS Vivobook 16 16" M1607 Quiet Blue
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong cpu (78th percentile)
- Strong screen (68th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average portability (23rd percentile)
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)
Pricing
ASUS Vivobook 16 16" M1607 Quiet Blue
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2024
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 74 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 28 specs.
