ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
VS
41.6Performance35.5
41.6Display27.3
67.6Battery69.5
83.8Portability82.8
9 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)1 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) wins this laptop face-off, 54.9 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+14) and performance (+6). 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 Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)
- Stronger performance score: 42 vs 36
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 27
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 50% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 50 Wh
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
- 23% higher Web browsing endurance: 16 h vs 13 h
- Lower launch price: $900 vs $1,299
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+8% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (Lumina) | PixelSense IPS LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+41% | 425 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | UFS 4.0 (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,340+2%Bottom 15% | 2,287Bottom 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600+13%Bottom 36% | 11,125Bottom 18% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+50% | 50 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | 16 h+23% |
| Charging | 65 W+44% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.22 kg | 1.22 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+4% | 15.6 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2, DisplayPort 1.4a), USB-A, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint (Windows Hello, in power button) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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