Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" 2 Platinum 2021
Microsoft
32 Overall Score
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ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3405CA-U9321TB Jasper Gray 2025
ASUS
77 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" 2 Platinum 2021
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ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3405CA-U9321TB Jasper Gray 2025
92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The ASUS Zenbook 14 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users, who praise its stunning OLED display, powerful performance with Intel Core Ultra 9 and 32GB RAM, and lightweight, premium build. It is highly recommended for college students and professionals, handling multitasking, casual gaming, and daily work with ease. Battery life is solid, lasting through classes or a workday, though some note minor bloatware and limited USB-A ports. Overall, it is seen as an excellent value, especially when on sale.
Pros
- Stunning OLED display
- Powerful performance (Intel Core Ultra 9, 32GB RAM)
- Lightweight and premium build
- Excellent battery life
- Fast charging
Cons
- Minor bloatware
- Screen gets smudgy
- Only one USB-A port
- Battery life varies with brightness
Display quality 5
Performance 5
Build quality 4
Battery life 4
Portability 4
Value for money 3
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" 2 | ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3405CA-U9321TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 1135G | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 128 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.4" | 14" |
| Resolution | 1536 px | 1920 px★ |
| Panel | — | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 330 nits | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1★ | Bluetooth |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.13 kg★ | 1.28 kg |
| Battery | 41 Wh | 75 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" 2 Platinum 2021
- Strong portability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average storage (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average screen (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average cpu (24th percentile)
ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3405CA-U9321TB Jasper Gray 2025
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ram (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong cpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
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Verdict
Winner: ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3405CA-U9321TB
Scores 77 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 29 specs.
