Microsoft Surface Laptop SE vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop SE and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Review

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

affordable price

lightweight design

integrated with windows 11

good battery life

simple user interface

limited storage capacity

basic display quality

minimal connectivity options

lower performance levels

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

lightweight and portable

high refresh rate display

efficient thermal management

good battery life

limited port selection

no webcam included

high price point

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop SE and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop SE vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.37 cm x 19.305 cm x 1.758 cm 31.2 cm x 22.7 cm x 2.05 cm
Weight 1.1124 kg 1.72 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Glacier Eclipse grey
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 14"
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Pixel Density (ppi) 135 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features - Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision, 91% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
CPU Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS / 4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Burst Technology -
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
RAM 4 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 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 SE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon 780M
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Resolution 1 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features 30 frames per second IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, 3-microphone array
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
Interfaces USB-C
USB
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB4/DisplayPort (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 SE Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 for Education (requires licence or subscription) Armoury Crate, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Hall sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Bulk packaging Administrator password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift, BIOS protection, AniMe Matrix lighting, ROG Intelligent Cooling, ROG Nebula HDR Display
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - N2020W
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