ASUS Googlebook 14 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
44Performance44
54.7Display41.6
60Battery71
96.1Portability76.6
5 spec wins — ASUS Googlebook 140 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Googlebook 14 wins this laptop face-off, 59.6 to 55.2, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+20) and display (+13). 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 ASUS Googlebook 14
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 42
- Stronger portability score: 96 vs 77
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 600 nits
- 38% lower thickness: 10.9 mm vs 17.5 mm
- 30% higher capacity: 70 Wh vs 54 Wh
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 60
Display
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+1% | 13.8 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (Gorilla Glass Victus) | HDR PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2304x1536 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+67% | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS 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 | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | Gen 4 SSD (removable, M.2 2230) |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+30% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.99 kg+26% | 1.34 kg |
| Thickness | 10.9 mm+38% | 17.5 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined magnesium-aluminum alloy with Nano Ceramic Technology | Aluminum (100% recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio jack | 2x USB-C/USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack, Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with shutter | 1080p Full HD (Windows Studio Effects) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor in power key | Facial recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Googlebook OS | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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