ASUS Googlebook 14 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
44Performance35.5
54.7Display27.3
60Battery69.5
96.1Portability82.8
8 spec wins — ASUS Googlebook 140 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Googlebook 14 wins this laptop face-off, 59.6 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+27) and portability (+13). Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Googlebook 14
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 36
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 27
- Stronger portability score: 96 vs 83
- 135% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 425 nits
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 60
- Lower launch price: $900 vs $1,300
Display
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+8% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (Gorilla Glass Victus) | PixelSense IPS LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+135% | 425 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 325 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100) |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (7467 MT/s) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 512 GB+100% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | UFS 4.0 (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,287Bottom 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,125Bottom 18% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+40% | 50 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | 65 W+44% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.99 kg+19% | 1.22 kg |
| Thickness | 10.9 mm+30% | 15.6 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined magnesium-aluminum alloy with Nano Ceramic Technology | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio jack | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2, DisplayPort 1.4a), USB-A, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with shutter | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor in power key | Fingerprint (Windows Hello, in power button) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Googlebook OS | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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