ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3402VA-GH95 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 4
ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3402VA-GH95 2023, Core i9-13900H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Foggy Silver
ASUS
73 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 4 2021, Core i7-1185G7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Ice Blue
Microsoft
56 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3402VA-GH95 2023, Core i9-13900H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Foggy Silver
85 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The ASUS ZenBook UM425QA is widely praised for its powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor, fast SSD, and premium build quality. Users highlight its lightweight design, bright display, and excellent multitasking capabilities, especially for demanding tasks like research and mild gaming. However, a few reviewers note significant heating when plugged in under load, and the single USB-A port is a common complaint. Overall, it is seen as a fantastic upgrade from older laptops, with most owners very satisfied.
Pros
- Powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor
- Fast SSD and smooth performance
- Premium build quality and sleek design
- Lightweight and highly portable
- Bright and crisp Full HD display
Cons
- Significant heating when plugged in under load
- Only one USB-A port
- McAfee bloatware pre-installed
- Trackpad number pad gesture recognition issues
Performance 8
Build quality 5
Portability 4
Display quality 4
Heating issues 2
Usb ports 2
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 4 2021, Core i7-1185G7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Ice Blue
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Specifications
| ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3402VA-GH95 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 13900H★ | Intel Core i7 1185G7 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 14★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.6 GHz | 3.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB★ | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | LPDDR4X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 13.5" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2256 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.39 kg | 1.27 kg★ |
| Battery | 75 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 Home |
Pros & Cons
ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3402VA-GH95 2023, Core i9-13900H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Foggy Silver
- Strong screen (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong cpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong portability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 4 2021, Core i7-1185G7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Ice Blue
- Strong portability (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong screen (79th percentile)
- Below average port selection (25th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3402VA-GH95
Scores 73 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 28 specs.