Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" ZGQ-00001 Graphite 2024
Microsoft
74 Overall Score
vs
ASUS ROG Strix 18" G18 Gray 2026
ASUS
64 Overall Score
Scores
Compact
Student
Gaming
Creator
Business
Entertainment
Developer
Ai Llm
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" ZGQ-00001 | ASUS ROG Strix 18" G18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 12 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Qualcomm Adreno | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.8" | 18" |
| Resolution | 2304 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 300 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 600 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | 1 x HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | 1 x RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.34 kg★ | 3.20 kg |
| Battery | 54 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" ZGQ-00001 Graphite 2024
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong portability (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong screen (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average gpu (24th percentile)
ASUS ROG Strix 18" G18 Gray 2026
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong cpu (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average portability (1st percentile)1st %ile
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" ZGQ-00001 Graphite 20240.037score per dollar
vs
ASUS ROG Strix 18" G18 Gray 20260.024score per dollar
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" ZGQ-00001 Graphite 2024 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" ZGQ-00001
Scores 74 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 32 specs.
