ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
VS
46.6Performance44
55.5Display41.6
86.7Battery71
62.8Portability76.6
6 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)2 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 55.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+16) and display (+14). 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 ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 71
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 63
- 27% lower weight: 1.34 kg vs 1.85 kg
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,400 vs $2,000
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+16% | 13.8 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula HDR) | HDR PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2304x1536 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10-core) or Snapdragon X2 Elite (12-core) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | Gen 4 SSD (removable, M.2 2230) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,525Bottom 31% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,588Top 48% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+67% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | 200 W+208% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.85 kg | 1.34 kg+27% |
| Thickness | 16.4 mm+6% | 17.5 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum alloy | Aluminum (100% recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio | 2x USB-C/USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack, Surface Connect |
| 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 G16 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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