ASUS Zenbook S 14 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
62.5Performance35.5
38.4Display27.3
69.3Battery69.5
88.4Portability82.8
9 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 140 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook S 14 wins this laptop face-off, 62.6 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+27) and display (+11). 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 S 14
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 36
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 83
- 291% higher storage: 1,000 GB vs 256 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
- Lower launch price: $900 vs $1,399
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+8% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | PixelSense IPS LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+18% | 425 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,000 GB+291% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | UFS 4.0 (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,287Bottom 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,125Bottom 18% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 77 Wh+54% | 50 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | 65 W+44% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+2% | 1.22 kg |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm+24% | 15.6 mm |
| Material | Ceraluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm audio | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2, DisplayPort 1.4a), USB-A, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | IR facial recognition | Fingerprint (Windows Hello, in power button) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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