ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
40Performance45.4
29.8Display41.6
66.7Battery68
82Portability66
4 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)5 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) wins this laptop face-off, 53.1 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+12) and performance (+5). ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 66
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 23% lower weight: 1.28 kg vs 1.66 kg
- 19% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 18.3 mm
- 14% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 66 Wh
- Lower launch price: $850 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 30
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 26% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,200 vs 11,279
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15 ″+7% |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (100% DCI-P3, VESA HDR True Black 500) | IPS (PixelSense Flow) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2496x1664 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M | Qualcomm Adreno |
| 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 | NVMe SSD (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,552Bottom 37% | 2,790+9%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,279Bottom 21% | 14,200+26%Top 43% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+14% | 66 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 14 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.28 kg+23% | 1.66 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+19% | 18.3 mm |
| Material | All-metal chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4, USB-A 3.1, microSDXC, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello IR face recognition | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Arm) |
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