ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
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40Performance35.5
29.8Display27.3
66.7Battery69.5
82Portability82.8
8 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)1 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) scores 50.9 against 49.5 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) edges ahead in performance and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)
- Stronger performance score: 40 vs 36
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 50% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 50 Wh
- 44% higher charging: 65 W vs 45 W
- 18% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 425 nits
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+8% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (100% DCI-P3, VESA HDR True Black 500) | PixelSense IPS LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+18% | 425 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100) |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 512 GB+100% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | UFS 4.0 (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,552+12%Bottom 37% | 2,287Bottom 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,279+1%Bottom 21% | 11,125Bottom 18% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+50% | 50 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | 65 W+44% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.28 kg | 1.22 kg+5% |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+4% | 15.6 mm |
| Material | All-metal chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 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 with privacy shutter | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello IR face recognition | Fingerprint (Windows Hello, in power button) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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