Microsoft Surface Laptop Go vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Review

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

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

attractive design

decent battery life

good build quality

limited storage capacity

average display resolution

no backlit keyboard

fewer connectivity options

ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight and portable

powerful intel processor

fast ssd storage

high-quality build

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop Go and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
81 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
87 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.818 cm x 20.567 cm x 1.569 cm 32.18 cm x 22.56 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.11 kg 1.56 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate Aluminum
Colour Platinum Inkwell grey
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 14.5" OLED
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
Screen Resolution 1536 x 1024 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
Pixel Density (ppi) 148 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness - 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features PixelSense Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, HDR (high dynamic range), Pantone Validated, VESA DisplayHDR 500, 89% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, True Black
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop Go ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
RAM 4 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop Go ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 70 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop Go ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 39 Watt 90 Watt, 20 V, 4.5 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop Go ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 Family (30 days trial) McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, ScreenXpert, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features - ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, compatible with stylus, Cortana support
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification
Max Operating Temperature - 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 95% RH
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - M3099W
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