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AASUS Zenbook A16 UX3607OA (Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, touch)

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 4 15-inch (Ryzen 7)

General

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Series

Zenbook A162Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026

Surface Laptop7Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2021/04/13/introducing-surface-laptop-4-and-new-accessories-for-enhanced-meeting-experiencesRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

UX3607OA-ZB/A16_X01Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact UX3607OA-ZB/A16_X0 column: X2E-94-100, 48 GB, 1 TB, touch OLED, Windows 11 Home. XS99 uses X2E-96-100, non-touch and Windows 11 Pro.

5UI-000015Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1631876-REG/microsoft_5ui_00001_15_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original US 5UI-00001, Platinum metal, 4980U/8 GB/256 GB, Windows 10 Home. Later 00027 and refurbished/upgraded SKUs excluded. No current stock claim.

GTIN / EAN

1992914405246Certification listenergystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-computers/details/4528779/export/pdf/downloadRead 7 October 2026Official EPA certification 4528779 explicitly lists UPC 199291440524 for UX3607O. Independently matches exact original US X0/1 TB listing by Best Buy’s own eBay store. Refurbisher UPC 199291530201 describes X0A/512 GB factory packaging upgraded to 1 TB, not original X0. No alternate code added.32Retailer pageebay.com/itm/327114529429Read 7 October 2026Original Best Buy merchant Item specifics explicitly MPN UX3607OA-ZB/A16_X0 and UPC 199291440524. Exact 1TB, touch, Windows 11 Home and Zabriskie Beige are listed. This independently binds the official EPA certificate UPC to the represented original X0, excluding later 512GB X0A and refurbished upgrades.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

6 January 20267Press releaseasus.com/us/news/otappc57ilrhehpyRead 7 October 2026Maker US publication dated January 6, 2026 describes the CES Always Incredible event and brand-new Zenbook A16. Global pressroom repost is January 7 but explicitly names the January 6 unveiling. First marketed-model announcement, separate from April US retail availability. Direct HTTP 500, normal public web search/open text read.

13 April 20217Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2021/04/13/introducing-surface-laptop-4-and-new-accessories-for-enhanced-meeting-experiencesRead 5 October 2026Maker April 13 announcement, preorders not retail release.

Status

Available8Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact X0 April 7, 2026 available-now release, current maker product page and exact official-retailer listing still present with buying options. No maker discontinuation statement found. Temporary store stock status does not become a lifecycle discontinuation.

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15-inch (Ryzen 5)13Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review compares the 15-inch Surface Laptop 4 with the 15-inch Surface Laptop 3 and says the $1,199 15-inch Ryzen 5 model is gone. Wikipedia infobox also lists Surface Laptop 3 as predecessor. Marketed-generation lineage at the same size, not hardware inheritance.16Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surface_Laptop_4Read 10 October 2026Infobox Predecessor: Surface Laptop 3. Linked to the 15-inch Ryzen 5 Surface Laptop 3 entry for size match. Marketed-generation lineage, not hardware inheritance.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 15-inch13Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Wikipedia infobox lists Surface Laptop 5 as successor. The 15-inch Surface Laptop 5 is the same-size entry. Marketed-generation lineage, not hardware inheritance.16Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surface_Laptop_4Read 10 October 2026Infobox Successor: Surface Laptop 5. Linked to the 15-inch Surface Laptop 5 entry for size match. Marketed-generation lineage, not hardware inheritance.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1,599.991Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact X0 MSRP row USD 1599.99, US sales tax excluded. Retailer later raised price to 1699.99.

$1,299.9911Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-laptop-4-15-inch-amdRead 10 October 2026Review states the 15-inch Surface Laptop 4 starts at $1,299.99 and $1,699.99 as tested. Windows Central's consumer table lists the 8 GB/256 GB Platinum Ryzen 7 as the $1,299 entry model. US price, excludes tax.13Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Consumer table for the 15-inch lists Ryzen 7, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB, Platinum at $1,299.16Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surface_Laptop_4Read 10 October 2026Configuration table lists the 15-inch consumer Ryzen 7 8 GB/256 GB at $1,300, which matches the $1,299.99 start price.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026

US5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1631876-REG/microsoft_5ui_00001_15_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Zabriskie Beige1Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Platinum5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1631876-REG/microsoft_5ui_00001_15_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Segment

Ultrabook3Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607Read 5 October 2026Maker describes ultra-portable Copilot+ PC.

Ultrabook10Reviewengadget.com/surface-laptop-4-review-2021-bigger-better-ultraportable-133047360-133047483.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review identifies the Ryzen 7 15-inch Surface Laptop 4 as an ultraportable. This is device class, not a measured specification.

Form factor

Clamshell4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/UX3607OA/0409_E26571_UX3607_A.pdfRead 5 October 20265Retailer pagebestbuy.com/site/questions/asus-zenbook-a16-16-3k-oled-touchscreen-laptop-snapdragon-x2-elite-extreme-2026-48gb-memory-1tb-storage-copilot-pc-zabriskie-beige/6671011Read 5 October 2026ASUS Answers explicitly standard clamshell. About 160-degree hinge is approximate and omitted.

Clamshell11Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-laptop-4-15-inch-amdRead 10 October 2026Opening describes Microsoft clamshell notebook. This fixed chassis feature applies to the 15-inch Ryzen family. No 16 GB /512 GB measured result is transferred.

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width353.5Depth242.4Thickness (min)13.8Thickness (max)16.5mm(13.9 × 9.5 × 0.5 to 0.6 in)2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026

Width339.5Depth244Thickness (max)14.7mm(13.4 × 9.6 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 October 2026Original consumer hardware rows. Across-screen width, front-to-back depth and closed height. 15-inch 339.5 mm, not rounded retailer 340.

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

1.3kg(2.9 lb)2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026Touch configuration is 1.30 kg, non-touch is 1.20 kg. Exact X0 launch table gives corresponding 2.87 lb claim.

1.542kg(3.4 lb)1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 October 2026Matching Platinum Alcantara 1,265 g at 13.5 inches or Platinum metal 1,542 g at 15 inches. Adapter excluded.

Lid material

Other3Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607Read 5 October 2026Ceraluminum explicitly used across lid, frame and base. Proprietary ceramic-aluminum material preserved as other.

Aluminium1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 October 2026Maker casing aluminium. Alcantara covers palm rest, not lid.

Bottom material

Other3Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607Read 5 October 2026Same maker statement explicitly includes base.

Aluminium1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 October 2026Maker casing aluminium.

Max hinge angle

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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer MIL-STD-810H claim, no assertion of every procedure.

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Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

16in(40.6 cm)2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026

15in(38.1 cm)1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 October 2026

Native resolution

2880 × 1800px2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026

2496 × 1664px1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 October 2026

Pixel density

212.3ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

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Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

OLED2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026

IPS12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-4-15-laptop-review-New-AMD-processor-and-more-endurance.535914.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specification table: 15-inch 2496 x 1664 IPS. Review explains display remains unchanged across the 15-inch family. Used as a stated panel subtype, not measured sample model or calibration.

Backlight

None (self-emissive)9Maker product pageasus.com/us/content/asus-lumina-oled-laptopRead 7 October 2026Exact model is marketed as ASUS Lumina OLED. Maker technical explanation says each OLED subpixel produces its own illumination and pixels turn off for black. It has no LCD backlight. Generic compare-table LED Backlit wording is inconsistent with that OLED mechanism and is not copied.

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Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

Glossy10Reviewultrabookreview.com/75005-asus-zenbook-a16-reviewRead 7 October 2026Review expressly distinguishes its non-touch panel from offered touch variants and states those touch versions are glossy too. Matching US touch review confirms glass cover. No non-touch measured luminance copied.

Glossy12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-4-15-laptop-review-New-AMD-processor-and-more-endurance.535914.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specification table glossy: yes. Display prose identifies a reflective capacitive touchscreen. No supplier part number or measurement is transferred.

Touchscreen

Yes1Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 October 2026

Stylus

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Supported1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 October 2026

Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

AASUS Zenbook A16 UX3607OA (Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, touch)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2880	1800	120

Source2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 4 15-inch (Ryzen 7)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2496	1664	60

Source12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-4-15-laptop-review-New-AMD-processor-and-more-endurance.535914.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 15-inch 2496 x 1664 built-in display table states 60 Hz. Fixed standard panel mode. No external-display or variable-refresh capability inferred.

Max refresh rate

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

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Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

1,100nits2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026

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sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

100%2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026Maker 100% DCI-P3 gamut claim, coverage versus volume unspecified.

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Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

DisplayHDR True Black 10002Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026

None13Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says the display has no HDR support and no wide colour gamut. No DisplayHDR certification is listed by the maker.

Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme X2E-94-1001Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026

AMD Ryzen 7 4980U Microsoft Surface Edition1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 October 2026

Processor brand

Qualcomm1Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026

AMD1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

AASUS Zenbook A16 UX3607OA (Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, touch)

Core type	Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
Prime	12	Prime	4.7
Performance	6	Performance	3.6

Source11Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-X2-Elite-Product-Brief.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact X2E-94-100 table: twelve Prime and six Performance cores. Prime maximum 4.7 GHz is single/dual-core boost, not all twelve simultaneous. Performance cores have 3.6 GHz multi-core maximum. Base clocks unstated. Prime cores use the prime core type. Literal Performance classification is used only on the named six-core group.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 4 15-inch (Ryzen 7)

Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
8	2	4.4

Source6Maker product pageamd.com/en/support/downloads/drivers.html/processors/ryzen/ryzen-4000-series/amd-ryzen-7-4980u-microsoft-surface-edition.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact custom Surface Edition chip core count, base and maximum boost clocks. No invented Intel P/E classifications. Generic 15 W/cTDP 10-25 W not laptop-configured limits.

CPU cores

18=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

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Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

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ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

181Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026

166Maker product pageamd.com/en/support/downloads/drivers.html/processors/ryzen/ryzen-4000-series/amd-ryzen-7-4980u-microsoft-surface-edition.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Max boost clock

4.7GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

4.4GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

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8MB6Maker product pageamd.com/en/support/downloads/drivers.html/processors/ryzen/ryzen-4000-series/amd-ryzen-7-4980u-microsoft-surface-edition.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly 8 MB L3. Separate L2 excluded. Retailer 15-inch 12 MB conflates or borrows another model and is excluded.

ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

3nm12Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-X2-Elite-Product-Brief.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact X2E-94-100 process table states 3nm. No fabrication marketing name inferred.

7nm6Maker product pageamd.com/en/support/downloads/drivers.html/processors/ryzen/ryzen-4000-series/amd-ryzen-7-4980u-microsoft-surface-edition.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly TSMC 7 nm FinFET for CPU cores. No marketing-name conversion.

Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

80TOPS1Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

No1Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026

No5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1631876-REG/microsoft_5ui_00001_15_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact inventory integrated AMD Radeon Graphics.

GPU

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GPU brand

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VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

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Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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Integrated GPU

Qualcomm Adreno X2-901Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 202629Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-X2-Elite-Product-Brief.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact installed X2E-94-100 table names Adreno X2-90 at up to 1.85 GHz. Enriches maker generic Qualcomm Adreno, not a separate discrete GPU. Discrete GPU boost/TGP fields stay absent.

AMD Radeon Graphics1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 October 2026

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

48GB1Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026

8GB5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1631876-REG/microsoft_5ui_00001_15_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR5X2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026

LPDDR4X1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 October 2026Final maker consumer LPDDR4x matches exact retail unit. Draft PDF 15-inch AMD DDR4/2400 MHz is inconsistent and excluded.

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

9,600MT/s1Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact X0 table states 48 GB LPDDR5X 9600 onboard.

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Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

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RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Soldered2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 202648 GB Memory on Package, not replaceable modules.

Soldered12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-4-15-laptop-review-New-AMD-processor-and-more-endurance.535914.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Memory table states soldered. Chassis maintenance cannot upgrade RAM. This family hardware topology applies to 8 GB too.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

48GB2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026Explicit maximum total system memory 48 GB.

16GB12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-4-15-laptop-review-New-AMD-processor-and-more-endurance.535914.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Opening explicitly says users needing 32 GB must choose Intel. Complete 15-inch sold-configuration table has AMD 8 GB or 16 GB and Intel up to 32 GB. Maximum AMD purchase-time soldered option is 16 GB, not generic processor addressability.

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

1TB1Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026

256GB5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1631876-REG/microsoft_5ui_00001_15_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Storage type

NVMe SSD1Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026

NVMe SSD3Maker spec sheet (PDF)manuals.plus/m/3974bd48892e108d5919e64036f31c86862897f64e8be73824e84008c5fc231e_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original April 2021 maker fact sheet mirrored publicly, 4 pages opened as indexed PDF text. Raw download 403 ceased. Storage explicitly M.2 NVMe SSD, offered 256 GB.

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

41Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

AASUS Zenbook A16 UX3607OA (Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, touch)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes

Source2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 4 15-inch (Ryzen 7)

Form factor	Count	Occupied
M.2 2230	1	Yes

Source12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-4-15-laptop-review-New-AMD-processor-and-more-endurance.535914.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Maintenance identifies the small M.2-2230 SSD as the one replaceable storage drive. The exact-size iFixit SSD replacement guide separately describes the single socket. No PCIe generation or lane capability inferred.14Reviewdocuments.cdn.ifixit.com/pdf/ifixit/guide_156820_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact Surface Laptop 4 15-inch procedure removes the one installed SSD from its socket at Step 15 before cooling removal. Complete internal layout shows one occupied storage connector. M.2-2230 form factor comes from the separately cited Notebookcheck Maintenance description. Guide warns that some photos are from another model, while the named removal procedure applies to this device.

M.2 slots

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Free storage slots

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

AASUS Zenbook A16 UX3607OA (Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, touch)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	Not available	2	Left	40	USB4	Yes
USB-A	3.2 Gen 2	1	Right	10	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1 TMDS	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	4.0	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 20262Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026Current tech table omits card reader. Complete launch table and matching manual explicitly identify SD 4.0, included here.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/UX3607OA/0409_E26571_UX3607_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 21-24: SD and USB-A on right, HDMI/two USB4/audio on left. USB4 supports 40 Gbps, external display and charging.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 4 15-inch (Ryzen 7)

Type	Version	Count
USB-C	Not available	1
USB-A	Not available	1
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1
Other	Surface Connect	1

Source1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 October 2026Original physical connectors. No USB generations, rates, Thunderbolt or accepted input watts inferred. Modified Surface Laptop 4 SCR accessory adds HDMI/smartcard and is excluded.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

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Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

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Ethernet speed

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 72Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz14Spec databasedevice.report/wifi/WFA138312Read 7 October 2026Published Wi-Fi Alliance export for exact installed NCM820A explicitly lists 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz. ASUS exact OA tech sheet independently says Triple band and qualifies 6 GHz by country, OS and shipped card. Retained US device, no other radio model inferred solely from Wi-Fi 7 branding.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz2Maker product pagenews.microsoft.com/es-xl/fact-sheet-surface-laptop-4Read 10 October 2026Maker lists Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax compatible. The Intel AX200 module identified in the Tom's Hardware review unit supports 2.4 and 5 GHz per Intel ARK. No 6 GHz band.15Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/189347/intel-wifi-6-ax200-gig/specifications.htmlRead 10 October 2026Intel ARK lists the Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (Gig+) with 2.4 and 5 GHz bands.

Wi-Fi module

Qualcomm FastConnect C7700 NCM820A13Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/asus-zenbook-a16-snapdragon-x2-elite-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact tested touch X2E-94-100 / 48 GB / 1 TB / Windows 11 Home hardware table names C7700 NCM820A. Driver-era Bluetooth 5.4 does not overwrite current maker Bluetooth 6.0 support statement.

Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX20011Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-laptop-4-15-inch-amdRead 10 October 2026Spec table of the review unit lists Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 and Bluetooth 5. The review unit is Ryzen 7 4980U with 16 GB and 512 GB, not the retained 8 GB/256 GB. Suppliers may vary.

BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

6.02Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026Current OA column Bluetooth 6.0, supported version depends on OS and driver. April launch listed 5.4, current maker sheet takes precedence.

5.01Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 October 2026

Cellular

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No13Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review cons list says no option for 4G LTE or 5G.

Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

US ANSI15Reviewcdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cJkTzEDUfjeLBm5UwyXniX.jpgRead 7 October 2026Keyboard photograph of the exact US touch review unit shows QWERTY, US punctuation, horizontal single-row Enter and ANSI left Shift with no extra ISO key. Identified from the documented physical layout, not sales country alone.

QWERTY1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 October 2026Maker explicitly QWERTY. No regional ANSI/ISO geometry inferred.

Key switches

Scissor16Reviewroot-nation.com/en/gadgets-en/laptops-en/en-asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607-reviewRead 7 October 2026Nominal UX3607OA ErgoSense keyboard description explicitly says scissor switches. Manufacturer keyboard/trackpad specification is common to the OA touch and non-touch display options. The other review unit’s performance or display measurements are not copied.

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Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

Single colour17Reviewultrabookreview.com/75005-asus-zenbook-a16-reviewRead 7 October 2026OA physical keyboard description explicitly states white backlighting with three intensity levels. Same keyboard specified across OA display options. This is not an RGB claim.

Backlit, type not stated2Maker product pagenews.microsoft.com/es-xl/fact-sheet-surface-laptop-4Read 10 October 2026Maker fact sheet lists a full-size backlit keyboard with 1.3 mm travel for the 15-inch. Backlight colour not stated.

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

No5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/site/questions/asus-zenbook-a16-16-3k-oled-touchscreen-laptop-snapdragon-x2-elite-extreme-2026-48gb-memory-1tb-storage-copilot-pc-zabriskie-beige/6671011Read 5 October 2026ASUS Answers confirms dedicated physical number pad was omitted.

No13Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Design and features explicitly describes lack of a number pad on the 15-inch model. This fixed keyboard layout applies across memory configurations.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

1.3mm2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026

1.3mm3Maker spec sheet (PDF)manuals.plus/m/3974bd48892e108d5919e64036f31c86862897f64e8be73824e84008c5fc231e_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original keyboard row explicitly 1.3 mm travel, both sizes.

Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

No18Reviewcdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cJkTzEDUfjeLBm5UwyXniX.jpgRead 7 October 2026Entire exact touch-unit keyboard and touchpad photographed and inspected. No dedicated pointing stick exists among the keycaps. Touchpad gestures are not a pointing stick.

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Touchpad size

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Width115Height76.66mm(4.5 × 3 in)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)manuals.plus/m/3974bd48892e108d5919e64036f31c86862897f64e8be73824e84008c5fc231e_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original both-size rows explicitly 115 x 76.66 mm physical trackpad. No mechanical/haptic mechanism inferred.

Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

Mechanical19Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/asus-zenbook-a16-snapdragon-x2-elite-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact touch review describes physically clicking the lower pad and force-dependent travel, expressly contrasting it with a desired haptic option. Manufacturer explains refined click mechanics with 0.23 mm click depth. The model’s mechanical mechanism is independently explicit in Stuff/WindowsCentral descriptions.

Mechanical13Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says the trackpad has a relatively quiet click when depressed, which describes a mechanical clickpad. Not a haptic trackpad.

Camera and audio

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Webcam

1080p FHD2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026

720p HD f/2.01Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 October 2026

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 20264Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/UX3607OA/0409_E26571_UX3607_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Hardware Setup explicitly identifies IR camera and Windows Hello face authentication.

Yes4Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-4-featuresRead 5 October 2026Guide separately identifies Windows Hello and front-facing cameras, maker table face authentication.

Webcam privacy

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Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

61Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026A16 introduction explicitly six super-linear physical speakers.

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Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

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Audio features

Smart Amp Technology, Dolby Atmos2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 202631Press releasepress.asus.com/news/press-releases/asus-zenbook-a16Read 7 October 2026Maker January 7, 2026 specification table explicitly lists six speakers and Dolby Atmos sound system in UX3607OA column. Table explicitly covers touch and non-touch OA configurations. QA two-speaker model not used.

Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

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21Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 October 2026

Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

70Wh2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026

47.4Wh1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 October 2026Nominal 47.4 Wh. Minimum 45.8 Wh excluded.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

AASUS Zenbook A16 UX3607OA (Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, touch)

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BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 4 15-inch (Ryzen 7)

Use case	Hours (h)
Mixed use	17.5

Source2Maker product pagenews.microsoft.com/es-xl/fact-sheet-surface-laptop-4Read 10 October 2026Maker footnote: up to 17.5 hours of typical device usage for the 15-inch AMD Ryzen Surface Edition. Tested February 2021 on a preproduction 15-inch Ryzen 7 with 8 GB RAM. Full battery drain with a mix of active use and standby. Active use is eight-site web browsing, a Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook productivity test and idle apps. Display at 150 nits, auto brightness off, connected to Wi-Fi.

Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

130W1Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact X0 table specifies 130 W USB-C adapter, rated 20 V 6.5 A.

65W3Maker spec sheet (PDF)manuals.plus/m/3974bd48892e108d5919e64036f31c86862897f64e8be73824e84008c5fc231e_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original power supply 60 W laptop output plus 5 W separate USB-A output, total 65 W rating. Not accepted USB-C input.

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

USB-C1Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 20264Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/UX3607OA/0409_E26571_UX3607_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Proprietary4Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-4-featuresRead 5 October 2026Maker explicit charging through proprietary Surface Connect or USB-C. Original supply includes separate USB-A output.

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

30min3Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607Read 5 October 202650% in 30 minutes. Footnote 9 recommends original ASUS VDM 130 W adapter. Powered-off state not specified.

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Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

220Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/UX3607OA/0409_E26574_UX3607O_SM_B.pdfRead 7 October 2026Official UX3607O service manual fan-module procedure removes right fan and left fan independently. Count includes both physical internal fans, excludes heatpipes and radiators. The guide covers OA motherboard family used by retained touch SKU.

114Reviewdocuments.cdn.ifixit.com/pdf/ifixit/guide_156820_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch) Heatsink and Fan Replacement, printed steps 17-23. One physical fan and cable, one heatsink/fan assembly removed. Generic procedure for exact 15-inch device.

Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

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Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

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None14Reviewdocuments.cdn.ifixit.com/pdf/ifixit/guide_156820_en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Step 21 explicitly states thermal paste bonds the heatsink to the CPU. Step 24 instructs cleaning CPU/heatsink and reapplying thermal paste. Reference has no discrete GPU. This proves ordinary factory paste instead of CPU liquid metal.

Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

AASUS Zenbook A16 UX3607OA (Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, touch)

Name
Performance

Source21Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607Read 7 October 2026Maker benchmark-method footnotes explicitly name Performance mode under MyASUS Fan profile for X2E-94-100 / 48 GB / 1 TB. Only this proven mode is added. No observed watts, assumed default or unsupported modes assigned. It does not prove which profile Tom’s Hardware used.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 4 15-inch (Ryzen 7)

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Security

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Fingerprint

None22Reviewultrabookreview.com/75005-asus-zenbook-a16-reviewRead 7 October 2026OA nominal hardware specification explicitly says no fingerprint sensor, with Windows Hello IR face authentication instead. Exact touch-unit power-button/keyboard view matches the ordinary button layout.

None12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-4-15-laptop-review-New-AMD-processor-and-more-endurance.535914.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Security section explicitly says there are no additional security features such as a Kensington lock, smart card reader or fingerprint sensor. Fixed 15-inch chassis.

TPM

Not available

2.01Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 October 2026Published TPM 2.0, no firmware/discrete implementation inferred.

Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

Not available

No12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-4-15-laptop-review-New-AMD-processor-and-more-endurance.535914.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Security section explicitly lists no Kensington lock. No third-party USB-port locks counted.

Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Home1Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Windows 10 Home 20H23Maker spec sheet (PDF)manuals.plus/m/3974bd48892e108d5919e64036f31c86862897f64e8be73824e84008c5fc231e_optim.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original consumer Windows 10 Home 20H2 row, agrees original retained US SKU. Later 00027 Windows 11 refresh excluded.

OS family

Windows1Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/07/3269204/0/en/ASUS-Announces-All-New-Zenbook-Lineup-Now-Available-in-the-United-States.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Windows1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

Not available

399nits13Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Reviewer states brightness peaks at an average of 399 nits in the center. Instrument and brightness setting not named in the sentence. Panel is the same across 15-inch configurations.

Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

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97%13Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Reviewer states 97% sRGB. Stated as a percentage of the gamut that a 100% rival reaches, treated as coverage rather than volume. Instrument not named in the sentence.

DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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75%13Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Reviewer states 75% DCI-P3. Treated as coverage. Tom's Hardware reports 77.8% DCI-P3 with its own method, which is close. Instrument not named in the sentence.

Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

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PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

AASUS Zenbook A16 UX3607OA (Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, touch)

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BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 4 15-inch (Ryzen 7)

Load	Noise (dB(A))
Max load	46

Source13Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Reviewer states fan volume peaks around 46 dBA, about 2 dB below Surface Laptop 3. Peak CPU and GPU load. Distance and power mode not stated, so those keys are left out.

Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

46dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

41°C11Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-laptop-4-15-inch-amdRead 10 October 2026Skin temperature while running the Cinebench R23 gauntlet. Hotspot between the G and H keys 41 C. Review unit 16 GB/512 GB. Room temperature not stated.

Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

42.8°C28Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/asus-zenbook-a16-snapdragon-x2-elite-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact US touch X2E-94-100 / 48 GB / 1 TB / Windows 11 Home review. Highest bottom skin temperature 109 F during Cinebench 2026 gauntlet, converted to 42.8 C and rounded to one decimal. This is a unit conversion, not extra measured precision. Skin instrument, ambient and power mode are unstated. Selected G/H keyboard and touchpad points are not maximum top or palmrest readings.

43.5°C11Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-laptop-4-15-inch-amdRead 10 October 2026Skin temperature while running the Cinebench R23 gauntlet. Hottest point on the bottom 43.5 C. Review unit 16 GB/512 GB. Room temperature not stated.

Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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71.39°C11Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-laptop-4-15-inch-amdRead 10 October 2026Average CPU temperature 71.39 C over the reviewer's 20-run Cinebench R23 loop. Average, not peak. Review unit 16 GB/512 GB.

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2.58GHz11Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-laptop-4-15-inch-amdRead 10 October 2026Average CPU clock 2.58 GHz over the reviewer's 20-run Cinebench R23 loop. Average, not peak. Review unit 16 GB/512 GB.

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

AASUS Zenbook A16 UX3607OA (Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, touch)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Mixed use	150	10.43

Source27Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/asus-zenbook-a16-snapdragon-x2-elite-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact X2E-94-100 / 48 GB / 1 TB / touch / Windows 11 Home sample. Average 10h 26min in rundown combining web browsing, streamed videos and light OpenGL workloads at 150 nits. Named mixed_use, not pure Wi-Fi web. Power profile, firmware, OS build and instrument not specified. No inference from other review’s settings.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 4 15-inch (Ryzen 7)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Mixed use	150	12.07

Source11Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-laptop-4-15-inch-amdRead 10 October 2026Reviewer test of web browsing, video streaming and OpenGL tests at 150 nits over Wi-Fi gave 12 hours 4 minutes. Review unit is Ryzen 7 4980U, 16 GB, 512 GB, Windows 10 Home. Power mode and firmware not stated. Retained SKU is 8 GB/256 GB with the same battery and display.

Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

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Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026

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Colour certifications

PANTONE Validated24Maker product pageasus.com/us/content/asus-lumina-oled-laptopRead 7 October 2026Maker markets exact X0 display as ASUS Lumina OLED. Current programme comparison table names Pantone Validated for standard ASUS Lumina OLED, separate from Lumina Pro OLED. Factory calibration text is only explicit for Pro class, so factory_calibrated is not inferred.

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ENERGY STAR

Yes23Certification listenergystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-computers/details/4528779/export/pdf/downloadRead 7 October 2026Official EPA certificate 4528779, dated January 27, 2026, lists exact original US UPC 199291440524 and Touch Screen Yes. Covers certified UX3607O family, US market included. Reference Windows 11 Pro, clock and certification power readings do not overwrite actual X0 Windows 11 Home or become lab-measured fields.

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EPEAT

Gold2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026

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Other certifications

TÜV Rheinland low blue light, SGS Eye Care Display2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026TÜV Rheinland and SGS Eye Care display claims.

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In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

Notebook PC, 130W USB-C power adapter, Power cord25Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/asus-zenbook-a16-snapdragon-x2-elite-reviewRead 7 October 2026The exact matching touch review explicitly says ASUS shipped this laptop with a 130W charger. Combined with original retailer Included Items power cord and adapter, this proves the recorded adapter power and USB-C type. Optional regional adapters excluded.30Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/asus-zenbook-a16-16-3k-oled-touch-screen-laptop-snapdragon-x2-elite-extreme-2026-48gb-ram-1tb-ssd-copilot-pc-zabriskie-beige/JJGHGSCXZV/sku/6671011Read 7 October 2026Exact Best Buy 6671011 public Q&A contains an ASUS Answers response stating this Best Buy UX3607OA does not include the Premium Protective Sleeve. This directly resolves the positive feature versus Included Items mismatch. Sleeve removed. Maker-authored exclusion is scoped to this exact retail reference.32Retailer pageebay.com/itm/327114529429Read 7 October 2026The publicly linked original Best Buy merchant description Included Items explicitly lists UX3607OA-ZB/A16_X0 Laptop and Power Cord and Adapter. Identity matches the main item specifics. The same description has a conflicting sleeve marketing feature. Exact ASUS Answers on Best Buy separately excludes that sleeve and controls the result. No copied clone store or importer claim is required.

Surface Laptop 4 15-inch, Power Supply, Quick Start Guide, Safety and warranty documents1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 October 2026

Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

Yes25Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/asus-zenbook-a16-snapdragon-x2-elite-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact US touch review states ASUS ships this laptop with a 130W charger and uses it in the charging trial. Supported or optional chargers in other regions are not the evidence.

Yes1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ca/p/surface-laptop-4/946627fb12t1Read 7 October 2026

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/site/questions/asus-zenbook-a16-16-3k-oled-touchscreen-laptop-snapdragon-x2-elite-extreme-2026-48gb-memory-1tb-storage-copilot-pc-zabriskie-beige/6671011Read 5 October 2026ASUS Answers explicitly one-year local manufacturer warranty, valid in country of purchase. Stored US SKU, no international warranty claim.

1year5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1631876-REG/microsoft_5ui_00001_15_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact original US limited one-year maker warranty. Statutory rights and paid plans excluded.

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

Mail-in26Maker spec sheet (PDF)asus.com/support/images/upload/warranty/us_Notebook.pdfRead 7 October 2026Current US ASUS Notebook limited-warranty document prescribes return/RMA packaging and a shipping label with delivery/return details. Represents documented return-shipping service. Optional free pickup/delivery remains at ASUS discretion and is not promised. Paid/onsite service not inferred.

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Links

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Product page

www.asus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux36072Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 20263Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607Read 5 October 2026

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-4-features4Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-4-featuresRead 5 October 2026US first-generation guide. Unavailable original US retail route not used.

Spec sheet

www.asus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspec2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-a16-ux3607/techspecRead 5 October 2026Use UX3607OA column and its touch option, not X1-powered UX3607QA.

news.microsoft.com/es-xl/fact-sheet-surface-laptop-42Maker product pagenews.microsoft.com/es-xl/fact-sheet-surface-laptop-4Read 10 October 2026Original maker May 2021 fact sheet published as web document. Region-specific business options not imported.

Manual

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/UX3607OA/0409_E26571_UX3607_A.pdf4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/UX3607OA/0409_E26571_UX3607_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026E26571 UX3607 English e-manual, First Edition, January 2026.

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-4-features4Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-4-featuresRead 5 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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