Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Sapphire
ASUS ROG Zephyrus 14" GA403WW-G14.R95080 2025, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Platinum White
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Sapphire
The Surface Pro 11 has received mixed feedback from users. While some appreciate its size, weight, and performance, others have encountered severe issues like blue screens during setup and software incompatibility with the Snapdragon processor. A few users also reported glitches with the on-screen keyboard and slower performance compared to older models. Overall, the product seems to have potential but is marred by reliability and compatibility concerns.
Pros
- Compact size and lightweight
- Good performance for travel
- Fast processor option
- Decent price
- Good packaging and delivery
Cons
- Blue screen errors during setup
- Software incompatibility with Snapdragon processor
- On-screen keyboard glitches in tablet mode
- Slower performance than older models
- Unexpected screen jumps and crashes
ASUS ROG Zephyrus 14" GA403WW-G14.R95080 2025, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Platinum White
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 Pro 13" | ASUS ROG Zephyrus 14" GA403WW-G14.R95080 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12 | 12 |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | 2.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2880 px | 2880 px |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | sRGB and Vivid | 100 percent |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | — | 1 x HDMI 2.1 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.89 kg★ | 1.57 kg |
| Battery | 53 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Sapphire
- Strong portability (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average gpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
ASUS ROG Zephyrus 14" GA403WW-G14.R95080 2025, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Platinum White
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong screen (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average affordability (5th percentile)5th %ile
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.