ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
49.4Performance39.3
38.4Display41.6
64Battery45.9
73.5Portability51.4
8 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)2 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 54.2 to 43.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+22) and battery (+18). Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 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 39
- Stronger battery score: 64 vs 46
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 51
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- Lower launch price: $1,600 vs $2,399
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14.4 ″+3% |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula) | IPS (PixelSense Flow, touch) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2400x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | Intel Core i7-13700H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (user-replaceable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,632+7%Bottom 38% | 2,450Bottom 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,155+14%Bottom 43% | 11,500Bottom 16% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh+26% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 9 h |
| Charging | 180 W+50% | 120 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+24% | 1.98 kg |
| Thickness | 16.3 mm+26% | 22 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum alloy | Magnesium and aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.1, microSDXC, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| 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 Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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