ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
49.4Performance39.9
38.4Display41.6
64Battery59.6
73.5Portability76.7
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)2 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 54.2 to 51.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+10) and battery (+4). Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 40
- Stronger battery score: 64 vs 60
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 74
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- 11% lower weight: 1.34 kg vs 1.5 kg
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,600
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+1% | 13.8 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula) | IPS (PixelSense Flow) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2304x1536 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-64-100) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,632+8%Bottom 38% | 2,430Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,155+1%Bottom 43% | 13,000Bottom 39% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh+35% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 1.34 kg+11% |
| Thickness | 16.3 mm+7% | 17.5 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum alloy | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB4 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio | 2x USB4, USB-A 3.1, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Arm) |
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