ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
VS
41.6Performance44
41.6Display41.6
67.6Battery68
83.8Portability65.9
4 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)2 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) wins this laptop face-off, 54.9 to 52.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+18). Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th 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 portability score: 84 vs 66
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 27% lower weight: 1.22 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: $1,299 vs $1,550
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15 ″+7% |
| Panel type | OLED (Lumina) | HDR PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 3270x2180 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10-core) or Snapdragon X2 Elite (12-core) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | Gen 4 SSD (removable, M.2 2230) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,340Bottom 12% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600Bottom 28% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+14% | 66 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | 14 h+8% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.22 kg+27% | 1.66 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+19% | 18.3 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum (100% recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C/USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack, Surface Connect, microSD |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p Full HD (Windows Studio Effects) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Facial recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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