ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
VS
49.4Performance44
38.4Display41.6
64Battery68
73.5Portability65.9
6 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)2 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 54.2 to 52.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+8) and performance (+5). Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-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 ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 44
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 66
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 64
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15 ″+7% |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula) | HDR PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 3270x2180 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10-core) or Snapdragon X2 Elite (12-core) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | Gen 4 SSD (removable, M.2 2230) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,632Bottom 38% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,155Bottom 43% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh+11% | 66 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 14 h |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+10% | 1.66 kg |
| Thickness | 16.3 mm+11% | 18.3 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum alloy | Aluminum (100% recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB-C/USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack, Surface Connect, microSD |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p Full HD (Windows Studio Effects) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Facial recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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