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ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) vs Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch): which is better?

ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) and Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) compared side by side across 107 specs and 8 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

2 PRODUCTS · 107 SPECS · 8 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

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← TOP PICK

ASUS

ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)

$1,599

BEST OVERALL

MICROSOFT

Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)

$999

BEST VALUE

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 8.8/10 — 0.2 ahead of the Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch). Tightest race: value, just 0.2 apart. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 8 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

GAMI

DISP

BUIL

BATT

THER

VALU

PERF

COMP

ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)×4

Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)×4

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024, GA403)BEST OVERALL

Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch (Snapdragon X Elite)BEST VALUE

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPGaming Performance — ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) leads by 8.7

TIGHTESTValue — only 0.2 between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

G14 20248 INCH

Gaming PerformanceiROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) · +8.7

G14 20248.7

8 INCH0.0

DisplayiROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) · +0.5

G14 20249.2

8 INCH8.7

Build QualityiROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) · +0.3

G14 20249.3

8 INCH9.0

BatteryiSurface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) · +2.4

G14 20247.0

8 INCH9.4

ThermalsiROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) · +7.5

G14 20247.5

8 INCH0.0

ValueiSurface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) · +0.2

G14 20248.4

8 INCH8.6

PerformanceiSurface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) · +8.4

G14 20240.0

8 INCH8.4

CompatibilityiSurface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) · +7.6

G14 20240.0

8 INCH7.6

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)0.86BEST DEAL

02ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)0.55

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

107 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)$1,5991W8.8

Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)$9994W8.6

Battery TypeiSAME

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Battery CapacityMAHiSAME

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Battery VoltViSAME

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Included Adapter PowerWiSAME

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Charging TypeiSAME

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Fast ChargingiSAME

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Battery ReplaceableiSAME

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Battery EnergyWHiSAME

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Charge TimeHRSiSAME

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Has sleep-and-charge USB portsiSAME

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Has a MagSafe Power AdapteriSAME

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Geekbench 6 Result (Single)iSAME

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Battery LifeHRi

9 hr

16 hr← BEST +78%

USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-C)iSAME

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Supports WiFiiSAME

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USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A)i

1x USB4, 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm

2x USB4 Type-C, 1x USB-A, Surface Connect, 3.5mm

USB 4 20Gbps PortsiSAME

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USB 4 40Gbps PortsiSAME

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Thunderbolt 5 PortsiSAME

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Thunderbolt 4 PortsiSAME

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USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-C)iSAME

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USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports (USB-A)iSAME

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Thunderbolt 3 PortsiSAME

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Has USB Type-CiSAME

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Has WiFi VersioniSAME

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Has an External Memory SlotiSAME

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Bluetooth VersioniSAME

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RJ45 PortsiSAME

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USB 2.0 PortsiSAME

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Display Port OutputsiSAME

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Has AirPlayiSAME

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Mini Display Port OutputsiSAME

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Has a VGA ConnectoriSAME

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Portsi

1x USB4, 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm

2x USB4 Type-C, 1x USB-A, Surface Connect, 3.5mm

WebcamiSAME

1080p with IR

Warranty PeriodiSAME

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Has a Backlit KeyboardiSAME

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Uses a Fanless DesigniSAME

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VolumeCM³iSAME

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WidthMMiSAME

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HeightMMiSAME

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ThicknessMMiSAME

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French Repairability IndexiSAME

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Weather Sealed (Splashproof)iSAME

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Screen SizeINCHiSAME

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Pixel DensityPPIiSAME

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Display TypeiSAME

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Has a Touch ScreeniSAME

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Refresh RateHZiSAME

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Contrast RatioiSAME

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Has Anti-Reflecting CoatingiSAME

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Supported DisplayiSAME

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WeightKGi

1.5 kg

1.34 kg← 11% lighter

Display SizeINi

14 in← BEST +1%

13.8 in

Resolutioni

2880x1800

2304x1536

Panel Typei

OLED

IPS (PixelSense touch)

Refresh RateHZiSAME

120 Hz

BrightnessNITSiSAME

600 nits

Release DateiSAME

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Has Stereo SpeakersiSAME

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Has a Socket for a 3.5 mm Audio JackiSAME

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Megapixels (front camera)MPiSAME

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Has Front CameraiSAME

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Supports Ray TracingiSAME

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Supports DLSSiSAME

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Has a Dolby AtmosiSAME

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Stylus IncludediSAME

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Has a Fingerprint ScanneriSAME

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Number of MicrophonesiSAME

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Uses 3D Facial RecognitioniSAME

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Has Voice CommandsiSAME

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Has S/PDIF Out PortiSAME

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Has a GyroscopeiSAME

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Has GPSiSAME

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Has an AccelerometeriSAME

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Has a CompassiSAME

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Has an Optical Disc DriveiSAME

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LaptopiSAME

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CPU NameiSAME

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Has an Unlocked MultiplieriSAME

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Maximum Memory BandwidthGBiSAME

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Supports ECC MemoryiSAME

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Uses HMPiSAME

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Has TrustzoneiSAME

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Has NX BitiSAME

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RAMGBiSAME

16 GB

StorageGBi

1TB SSD GB

512GB SSD GB

Semiconductor SizeNMiSAME

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Battery HealthiSAME

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Has Xess(XMX)iSAME

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Uses Flash StorageiSAME

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CPU ThreadsiSAME

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CPU speedGHZiSAME

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Is a NVMe SSDiSAME

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Uses For MultithreadingiSAME

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Maximum Memory AmountGBiSAME

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DDR Memory VersioniSAME

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Turbo Clock SpeedGHZiSAME

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Supports 64-BitsiSAME

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Processori

AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite

CPU Coresi

12← BEST +50%

Geekbench 6 (Multi)i

12,500

14,500← BEST +16%

Graphicsi

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop)

Qualcomm Adreno (integrated)

ROW WINS

05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

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THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)ASUS8.8

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) (8.6)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)MICROSOFT8.6

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.

RUNNER-UP · ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) (0.6)

PRIORITY · GAMING PERFORMANCE

Best for gaming performance

ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)ASUS8.7

GAMING PERFORMANCE WEIGHTEDCONF 84%

Best visible score in the gaming performance category group.

RUNNER-UP · Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) (0.0)

PRIORITY · PERFORMANCE

Best for performance

Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)MICROSOFT8.4

PERFORMANCE WEIGHTEDCONF 81%

Best visible score in the performance category group.

RUNNER-UP · ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) (0.0)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#1ASUS0.0

ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)

“A redesigned 14-inch gaming powerhouse with an OLED display, Ryzen 9 power, and an unusually premium aluminum build.”

Build Quality 9.3

Display 9.2

Wins RAM

Wins Display Size

TRADE-OFFRuns warm and can get loud under sustained load

BEST OVERALLBest price →

#2MICROSOFT0.0

Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)

“A sleek Copilot+ PC with Snapdragon X efficiency, a touch display, and excellent battery life for everyday work.”

Battery 9.4

Build Quality 9.0

Wins Battery Life

Wins Geekbench 6 (Multi)

TRADE-OFFWindows on Arm app compatibility still has edge cases

BEST VALUEBest price →

Still deciding? The ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 8.8/10 · WINS 4 OF 8 CATEGORIES

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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024, GA403) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch (Snapdragon X Elite): which is better?

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024, GA403) is our overall pick, scoring 8.8/10 against 8.6/10 for the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch (Snapdragon X Elite) — a 2% edge. Current starting prices span $999–$1,599. The score weighs category-specific laptops attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024, GA403) leads overall with a 8.8 total score.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch (Snapdragon X Elite) wins 4 comparable specs with a 4% weighted win rate.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch (Snapdragon X Elite) has the strongest high-impact advantage in Battery Life.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch (Snapdragon X Elite) has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024, GA403)WINNER 8.8/10

A redesigned 14-inch gaming powerhouse with an OLED display, Ryzen 9 power, and an unusually premium aluminum build.

Pros

+ Premium CNC aluminum chassis, light for its class
+ Excellent 3K 120Hz OLED display
+ Strong gaming performance from RTX 4070
+ Good keyboard and large haptic touchpad

Cons

− Runs warm and can get loud under sustained load
− Battery life is mediocre while gaming
− Dropped the AniMe Matrix lid from prior gen

Best for: Gamers who travel frequently · Creators wanting OLED plus a capable GPU · Students needing power in a small bag

“The G14 is the do-it-all compact gaming laptop: premium build, a beautiful OLED screen, and enough GPU muscle for high-refresh 1080p and capable 1440p gaming. Thermals under sustained load and a smaller battery than ideal are the trade-offs for that slim…”

Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch (Snapdragon X Elite)8.6/10

A sleek Copilot+ PC with Snapdragon X efficiency, a touch display, and excellent battery life for everyday work.

Pros

+ Exceptional battery life and silent operation
+ Premium build with a bright touch PixelSense display
+ Strong NPU for Copilot+ AI features
+ Good keyboard and large precision touchpad

Cons

− Windows on Arm app compatibility still has edge cases
− Not suited to serious PC gaming
− Limited port selection

Best for: Office and productivity users · Students and frequent travelers · Buyers prioritizing battery life and quiet operation

“The Surface Laptop 7 is the easiest Windows ultrabook to recommend for office, web, and writing work thanks to its battery life, quiet operation, and lovely touch display. Just confirm your critical apps run well on Arm, since a small number of specialized…”

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024, GA403) or Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch (Snapdragon X Elite)?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific laptops specs, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024, GA403) scores highest overall (8.8/10, 0.2 points ahead of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch (Snapdragon X Elite)). It is the better all-round pick, but the right choice depends on your priorities — the spec table above shows exactly where each one wins.

What are the main differences between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024, GA403) and Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch (Snapdragon X Elite)?

The biggest measurable differences are Processor, Battery Life, Resolution. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Is the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024, GA403) better value than the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch (Snapdragon X Elite)?

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024, GA403) starts around $1,599 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch (Snapdragon X Elite) around $999. Weigh the score gap against the price gap: a small score lead rarely justifies a large premium unless it comes from the specs you personally care about.

Can I compare other laptops on ComparZone?

Yes — ComparZone supports dynamic comparison pages for any 2 to 4 laptops from the same category, with verified specs, transparent scores, and live prices. See the related comparisons below or build your own from the category page.

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