ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
VS
48.5Performance35.5
41.5Display27.3
64Battery69.5
69.8Portability82.8
7 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)3 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 54 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+14) and performance (+13). Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st 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 TUF Gaming A14 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 36
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 27
- 344% higher charging: 200 W vs 45 W
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 64
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 70
- 22% lower thickness: 15.6 mm vs 19.9 mm
- 16% lower weight: 1.22 kg vs 1.46 kg
- Lower launch price: $900 vs $1,500
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+8% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare (100% sRGB, G-Sync) | PixelSense IPS LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+175% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 425 nits+6% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6) | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7500 (soldered) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (2 slots) | UFS 4.0 (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,846+24%Top 39% | 2,287Bottom 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,799+24%Top 45% | 11,125Bottom 18% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh+46% | 50 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | 200 W+344% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg | 1.22 kg+16% |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 15.6 mm+22% |
| Material | Aluminum lid and bottom panel, plastic keyboard deck (MIL-STD-810H tested) | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 (DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2, DisplayPort 1.4a), USB-A, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello IR face recognition | Fingerprint (Windows Hello, in power button) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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