Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

attractive design

good everyday performance

convenient fingerprint reader

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average display resolution

fewer ports options

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

compact, lightweight design

high refresh rate display

good battery life

innovative cooling system

limited port selection

no webcam included

expensive price point

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
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75 % - Display
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72 % - Connectivity
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.9 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm 31.2 cm x 22.7 cm x 2.05 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 1.72 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate, anodised aluminium -
Colour Sage | Sandstone | Ice blue | Platinum Eclipse grey
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 14"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - Mini LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1536 x 1024 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 148 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision, 91% screen-to-body ratio, VESA DisplayHDR 600, Nebula HDR Engine
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS / 4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
RAM 8 GB 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / AMD Radeon 780M
Video Memory - 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones Four speakers, 3-microphone array
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: Omnisonic speakers Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 39 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Precision touchpad Macro function, chiclet keyboard, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, 1 RGB zone, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB4/DisplayPort 1.4 (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 Family (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription), Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 month trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Fast charging Vapor chamber cooling system, ErgoLift, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut, BIOS protection, AniMe Matrix lighting, ROG Intelligent Cooling, 0dB Ambient Cooling
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
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