ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
48.5Performance39.3
41.5Display41.6
64Battery45.9
69.8Portability51.4
8 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)2 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 54 to 43.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+18) 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 TUF Gaming A14 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 39
- Stronger battery score: 64 vs 46
- Stronger portability score: 70 vs 51
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 67% higher charging: 200 W vs 120 W
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $2,399
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 400 nits
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14.4 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare (100% sRGB, G-Sync) | IPS (PixelSense Flow, touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2400x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits+50% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core i7-13700H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7500 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (user-replaceable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,846+16%Top 39% | 2,450Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,799+20%Top 45% | 11,500Bottom 24% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh+26% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 9 h |
| Charging | 200 W+67% | 120 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg+26% | 1.98 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm+10% | 22 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and bottom panel, plastic keyboard deck (MIL-STD-810H tested) | Magnesium and aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.1, microSDXC, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello IR face recognition | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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