Acer Googlebook 14 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
44Performance44
38.4Display41.6
77.5Battery71
87.5Portability76.6
4 spec wins — Acer Googlebook 141 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Googlebook 14 wins this laptop face-off, 57.8 to 55.2, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+11) and battery (+7). Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Googlebook 14
- Stronger battery score: 78 vs 71
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 77
- 31% higher capacity: 71 Wh vs 54 Wh
- 21% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 17.5 mm
- 15% lower weight: 1.14 kg vs 1.34 kg
- Lower launch price: $899 vs $1,400
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
Display
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+1% | 13.8 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (Gorilla Glass) | HDR PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2304x1536 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 325 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10-core) or Snapdragon X2 Elite (12-core) |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (7467 MT/s) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | Gen 4 SSD (removable, M.2 2230) |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 71 Wh+31% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 16 h | 16 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.14 kg+15% | 1.34 kg |
| Thickness | 13.9 mm+21% | 17.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum-magnesium alloy | Aluminum (100% recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), 3.5mm audio jack | 2x USB-C/USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack, Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP with privacy shutter | 1080p Full HD (Windows Studio Effects) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader in power button | Facial recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Googlebook OS | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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