Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" 1ZZ-00001 Platinum 2021
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 14" GA403WW-G14.R95080 Platinum White 2025
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" 1ZZ-00001 Platinum 2021
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go (renewed) receives mostly positive feedback for its premium build, portability, and value. Users praise the like-new condition, 100% battery health, and smooth performance for basic tasks like Office and web browsing. However, some report reliability issues after extended use, including boot loops and keyboard problems, which lower the overall confidence. The touch screen and compact size are highlights, but the fan noise during light gaming and limited battery life are noted drawbacks.
Pros
- Like-new condition
- 100% battery health
- Premium build quality
- Compact and lightweight
- Touch screen
Cons
- Boot loop issues after extended use
- Keyboard key failures
- Fan noise during light gaming
- Limited battery life
- No backlit keyboard
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 14" GA403WW-G14.R95080 Platinum White 2025
The 2025 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is widely praised for its exceptional build quality, stunning OLED display, and impressive performance from the RTX 5080 and integrated 890M GPU. Users highlight excellent battery life when tuned with G-Helper, powerful speakers, and a lightweight design. The main drawback is fan noise during gaming, but overall it's considered the best ultraportable gaming laptop available.
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Stunning OLED display
- Impressive gaming performance
- Great battery life with tuning
- Powerful speakers
Cons
- Fan noise during gaming
- Trackpad could be better
- Requires tuning for optimal battery
- Armoury Crate software bloat
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" 1ZZ-00001 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 14" GA403WW-G14.R95080 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 3.6 GHz core_i5_1035g1 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 4 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 3.6 GHz★ | 2.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 128 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.4" | 14" |
| Resolution | 1536 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | — | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100 percent |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ac | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | — | 1 x HDMI 2.1 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.11 kg★ | 1.57 kg |
| OS | Windows 10 Home in S Mode | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" 1ZZ-00001 Platinum 2021
- Strong portability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong cpu (70th percentile)
- Below average storage (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average screen (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average ram (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average port selection (19th percentile)19th %ile
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 14" GA403WW-G14.R95080 Platinum White 2025
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 29 specs.