ASUS VivoBook 14 X413 vs. Surface Go 2: Full specs comparison

Here is a comparison of the specs between ASUS VivoBook 14 X413 and Surface Go 2, including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.

ASUS VivoBook 14 X413 Pros

Reasons that ASUS VivoBook 14 X413 is better than Surface Go 2.

Much faster CPU performance

Intel Core i7-1065G7 inside ASUS VivoBook 14 X413 has a 183% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core M3-8100Y inside Surface Go 2.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
ASUS VivoBook 14 X413 - Intel Core i7-1065G7
3,722
ASUS VivoBook 14 X413 - Intel Core i5-1035G1
2,878
ASUS VivoBook 14 X413 - Intel Core i3-1005G1
2,027
Surface Go 2 - Intel Core M3-8100Y
1,313
Surface Go 2 - Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y
922
Supports larger memory

ASUS VivoBook 14 X413 supports a larger memory capacity than the Surface Go 2. It supports up to 16GB versus 8GB of system memory on the Surface Go 2.

Max system memory size
ASUS VivoBook 14 X413
16 GB
Surface Go 2
8 GB
Supports faster memory

ASUS VivoBook 14 X413 supports a faster memory speed than the Surface Go 2. It supports up to 2400MHz versus 1866MHz of system memory on the Surface Go 2.

Memory type and speed
ASUS VivoBook 14 X413 - DDR4
2,400 MHz
Surface Go 2 - LPDDR3
1,866 MHz
Supports discrete graphics

Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce MX330 2GB GDDR5 vs. integrated

Upgradable storage

ASUS VivoBook 14 X413 comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that you can replace and upgrade in the future.

SlotsASUS VivoBook 14 X413Surface Go 2
M.2
Yes x1
Onboard
33% larger display

ASUS VivoBook 14 X413 has a 14-inch screen size 33% larger than the 10.5-inch Surface Go 2.

Display size
ASUS VivoBook 14 X413
14-inch
Surface Go 2
10.5-inch
Has three more ports and slots

ASUS VivoBook 14 X413 has more ports and slots count than the Surface Go 2. It has eight versus five amount of ports and slots on the Surface Go 2.

PortsASUS VivoBook 14 X413Surface Go 2
HDMIYesNo
headphone jackYesYes
microSD card slotYesYes
power portYesNo
Surface ConnectNoYes
Surface Go Type Cover ConnectorNoYes
USB-AYes x3No
USB-CYesYes
Total85
More versatile connectivity

ASUS VivoBook 14 X413 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the Surface Go 2. It has six versus three commonly used ports and slots on the Surface Go 2.

PortsASUS VivoBook 14 X413Surface Go 2
headphone jackYesYes
microSD card slotYesYes
USB-CYesYes
HDMIYesNo
power portYesNo
USB-AYesNo

Surface Go 2 Pros

Reasons that Surface Go 2 is better than ASUS VivoBook 14 X413.

About 62% lighter

Surface Go 2 weighed 1.2 pounds, 62% lighter than the 3.08 pounds ASUS VivoBook 14 X413.

WeightASUS VivoBook 14 X413Surface Go 2
Pound
3.08 lbs.
1.2 lbs.
Kilogram
1.40 kg
0.54 kg

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

ASUS VivoBook 14 X413 Price
ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED Laptop, Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Neutral Black, S5406MA-AS96
ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED Laptop, Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Neutral Black, S5406MA-AS96
By ASUS
$899.99
ASUS 2023 Vivobook 14 Laptop, 14” FHD (1920 x 1080) Display, Intel Core i5-1235U CPU, Intel Iris Xᵉ Graphics, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Windows 11 Home, Quiet Blue, F1404ZA-AS51
ASUS 2023 Vivobook 14 Laptop, 14” FHD (1920 x 1080) Display, Intel Core i5-1235U CPU, Intel Iris Xᵉ Graphics, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Windows 11 Home, Quiet Blue, F1404ZA-AS51
By ASUS
$399.99
$479.99 17% OFF
ASUS VivoBook 14 Laptop, 14" HD Display, Intel Core i3-1115G4 Processor (up to 4.1GHz), 16GB RAM,512GB SSD, Webcam, HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Windows 11 Home, Skyerd Mouse Pad, Silver
ASUS VivoBook 14 Laptop, 14" HD Display, Intel Core i3-1115G4 Processor (up to 4.1GHz), 16GB RAM,512GB SSD, Webcam, HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Windows 11 Home, Skyerd Mouse Pad, Silver
By ASUS
$359.00
Surface Go 2 Price
Microsoft Surface Go 2-10.5" Touch-Screen - Intel Pentium - 8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - WiFi - Platinum (Latest Model) (Renewed)
Microsoft Surface Go 2-10.5" Touch-Screen - Intel Pentium - 8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - WiFi - Platinum (Latest Model) (Renewed)
By Microsoft
$272.80
New Microsoft Surface Go 2 - 10.5" Touch-Screen - Intel Pentium - 4GB Memory - 64GB - Wifi - Platinum (Latest Model)
New Microsoft Surface Go 2 - 10.5" Touch-Screen - Intel Pentium - 4GB Memory - 64GB - Wifi - Platinum (Latest Model)
By Microsoft
$349.00
Microsoft Surface Go 2 10.5 inches Touch-Screen Intel Pentium 4GB RAM, 64gb STV-00001 (Renewed)
Microsoft Surface Go 2 10.5 inches Touch-Screen Intel Pentium 4GB RAM, 64gb STV-00001 (Renewed)
By Microsoft
$167.00

Availability

ASUS VivoBook 14 X413Surface Go 2
Released20202020
Release Date-
  • Introduced: May 6, 2020
  • Pre-ordered: May 6, 2020
  • Released: May 12, 2020
Pricing-Surface Go 2 for Consumer
  • $399 - Intel Pentium | 4 GB | 64 GB | WiFi
  • $549 - Intel Pentium | 8 GB | 128 GB | WiFi
  • $629 - Intel Core M3 | 8 GB | 128 GB | WiFi
  • $729 - Intel Core M3 | 8 GB | 128 GB | LTE
Surface Go 2 for Commercial
  • $449 - Intel Pentium | 4 GB | 64 GB | WiFi
  • $599 - Intel Pentium | 8 GB | 128 GB | WiFi
  • $679 - Intel Core M3 | 8 GB | 128 GB | WiFi
  • $779 - Intel Core M3 | 8 GB | 128 GB | LTE
Applicable Models
  • ASUS VivoBook 14 X413
  • ASUS VivoBook 14 X413J
  • ASUS VivoBook 14 X413JA
  • ASUS VivoBook 14 X413JP
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Generations-

Exterior

ASUS VivoBook 14 X413Surface Go 2
Dimensions12.79” x 8.46” x 0.70” (324.9 x 215 x 17.9 mm)9.65” x 6.9” x 0.33” (245 mm x 175  mm x 8.3 mm)
Width: 9.65” (245 mm)
Height: 6.9” (175 mm)
Thickness: 0.33” (8.3 mm)
Weight3.08 ~ 3.19 lbs (1.40 ~ 1.45 kg)
  • Surface Go 2: 1.2 lbs (544 g)
  • Surface Go 2 with LTE: 1.22 lbs. (553 g)
  • Surface Go 2 Keyboard: 0.55 lbs (249 g)
Colors
Bespoke Black Dreamy White Cobalt Blue
Platinum
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Keyboard
    • Full-size backlit with 1.4mm key travel
  • NumberPad 2.0 (Optional)
    • Glass-covered for fingerprint and smudge resistance.
    • Precision touchpad (PTP) technology supports up to four-finger smart gestures.
    • Only work with the Microsoft Windows operating system
  • Surface Go Type Cover
    • Not included
  • Keyboard:
    • Full-size mechanical backlit keyset with 1 mm of key travel.
  • Trackpad:
    • Precision glass trackpad.
    • Trackpad size: 101 mm x 56 mm
    • Supports a five-finger multitouch gesture.

Display

ASUS VivoBook 14 X413Surface Go 2
Size14 Inches10.5 Inches
Info
  • 14.0" (16:9) LED-backlit FHD (1920x1080) 60Hz Anti-Glare Panel with 45% NTSC with wide 178° viewing angles
  • 14.0" (16:9) LED-backlit FHD (1280x800) 60Hz Anti-Glare Panel with 45% NTSC
  • 14.0" (16:9) LED-backlit HD (1366x768) 60Hz Anti-Glare Panel with 45% NTSC
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1280 (2.45M Pixels)
  • Density: 220 PPI
  • PixelSense™ Display
  • Contrast ratio: 1500:1
  • Aspect ratio: 3:2
  • Inking: designed together with Surface Pen
  • Touch: 10 points multi-touch
  • Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3

Ports

ASUS VivoBook 14 X413Surface Go 2
Left (5)
ASUS VivoBook 14 X413 Ports - Left
Image Source: ASUS
  • 1 x power port
  • 1 x HDMI
    v1.4
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Right (3)
ASUS VivoBook 14 X413 Ports - Right
Image Source: ASUS
  • 1 x microSD card slot
    v4.0
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 2.0 (480 Mbps)
Surface Go 2 Ports
Image Source: Microsoft
Right (3)
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), DisplayPort, Power Delivery
  • 1 x Surface Connect
    Charging, Docking
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Bottom (1)
  • 1 x Surface Go Type Cover Connector
Under Kickstand (1)
  • 1 x microSD card slot

Internal Specs

ASUS VivoBook 14 X413Surface Go 2
Processor
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1005G1
    2 cores, 4 threads, 1.20 → 3.40 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 15W
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1035G1
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.00 → 3.60 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 15W
  3. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1065G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.30 → 3.90 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 15W
  1. 8th Gen Intel® Pentium® Gold 4425Y
    2 cores, 4 threads, 1.70 GHz, 2MB, 6W
  2. 8th Gen Intel® Core™ M3-8100Y
    2 cores, 4 threads, 1.10 → 3.40 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 5W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1005G1
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 300 → 900 MHz
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1035G1
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz
  3. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1065G7
    Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics
    64 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
  1. 8th Gen Intel® Pentium® Gold 4425Y
    Intel® UHD Graphics 615
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 850 MHz
  2. 8th Gen Intel® Core™ M3-8100Y
    Intel® UHD Graphics 615
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 900 MHz
Memory
  • 4GB LPDDR4 2400MHz SDRAM Onboard memory
  • 8GB LPDDR4X 2400MHz SDRAM Onboard memory
  • 16GB LPDDR4 2400MHz SDRAM Onboard memory
4GB 8GB
1866 MHz LPDDR3 RAM
Discrete Graphics
ASUS VivoBook 14 X413JA
  • No discrete graphics
ASUS VivoBook 14 X413JP
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® MX330
    Video memory: 2GB GDDR5 VRAM
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Storage
  • 128GB 256GB 512GB 1TB
    PCIe® Gen3 x2 SSD M.2
  • 512GB Intel® PCIe® SSD + 32GB Intel® Optane™ memory
  • 1TB Intel® PCIe® SSD + 32GB Intel® Optane™ memory
  • 64GB
    eMMC
  • 128GB 256GB
    SSD

Connectivity

ASUS VivoBook 14 X413Surface Go 2
Wi-Fi
  • Integrated Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 ac)
  • Integrated Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 ac (2x2))
  • Integrated Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax (2x2))
  • Wi-Fi 6: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax compatible.
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0
  • Bluetooth Wireless 5.0 technology
More-Optional LTE
  • Nano SIM Tray
  • 4G LTE Advanced (22 Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66)
  • GPS/GLONASS: Standalone and Assiste
  • GNSS, accuracy up to 3 meters

Battery

ASUS VivoBook 14 X413Surface Go 2
Size42Wh (3-cell lithium-polymer battery)26.81 Wh
Battery Life-
  • WiFi: Up to 10 hours of typical device usage
  • LTE Advanced: Up to 10 hours of typical device usage
Power Supply45W power adapter
19V DC, 7=2.37A
  • 24W proprietary Surface Connect power supply

Software

ASUS VivoBook 14 X413Surface Go 2
OS
  • Windows 10 S
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Windows 10 Pro
  • For Consumer: Windows 10 Home in S-mode
  • For Commercial: Windows 10 Pro
Free upgrade to Windows 11
Built-in Apps
MyASUS McAfee's free one-year offer
  • For Consumer
    Microsoft 365 Family one month trial
  • For Commercial
    1 month trial for new Microsoft Office 365 customers

Camera & Audio

ASUS VivoBook 14 X413Surface Go 2
Camera
  • Front-facing camera
    720p (1280 x 720 HD) camera.
  • Windows Hello face authentication camera (front-facing)
  • 5.0MP front-facing camera with 1080p Skype HD video
  • 8.0MP rear-facing autofocus camera with 1080p full HD video
Audio
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Certified by Harman Kardon
  • Dual Studio Mics
  • 2W stereo speakers with Dolby® Audio™

Misc

ASUS VivoBook 14 X413Surface Go 2
Inking-Supports Surface Pen
4096 levels of pressure
Tilt sensing
Best in class latency
Paper feel
magnetic storage
Sensors
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Magnetometer
  • NFC
Security
  • BIOS user password protection
  • Fingerprint reader
  • fTPM (Firmware-based Trusted Platform Module)
  • HW TPM 2.0 chip for enterprise security
  • Enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello face sign-in
In the box-
  • Surface Go 2
  • Power supply
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Safety and warranty documents
Warranty-
  • One-year limited hardware warranty
More-
  • Mechanical features: Signature unibody magnesium design with hidden perimeter venting
  • Kickstand with a full-friction multiposition hinge to 165 degrees
  • Magnetic attach for keyboard fold stability
  • Physical buttons: volumes, power
  • Casing: Magnesium

Key Features

ASUS VivoBook 14 X413Surface Go 2
At Glance
Released in
2020
16:9 FHD
14”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
3.08 lb
1.40 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1065G7
4C/8T, 1.30 → 3.90 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,088
Single Core
Geekbench 5
3,722
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics
64 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
Configurable up to
16GB
2400 MHz DDR4
ASUS VivoBook 14 X413 Ports - Left
ASUS VivoBook 14 X413 Ports - Right
Nvidia GeForce
MX330
2GB GDDR5
Released in Mid
2020
3:2 FHD+
10.5”
1280p 60Hz
Weight
1.2 lb
0.54 kg
Up to
Intel Core M3-8100Y
2C/4T, 1.10 → 3.40 GHz
Geekbench 5
660
Single Core
Geekbench 5
1,313
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics 615
24 Execution Units, 300 → 900 MHz
Configurable up to
8GB
1866 MHz LPDDR3
Surface Go 2 Ports

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