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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Zenbook S 14 and Surface Laptop 7 15-inch within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | Zenbook S 14 | Surface Laptop 7 15-inch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | ASUS | Microsoft |
| Product Family | Zenbook | Surface Laptop |
| Model | Zenbook S 14 | Surface Laptop 7 15-inch |
| Model Number | UX5406SA | 2037 |
| Part Number / SKU | — | Surface_Laptop_7th_Edition_2037 |
| Launch Year | 2025 year | 2024 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Premium / Ultraportable | Premium / Ultraportable |
| Operating System | — | Windows 11 Home |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | Intel | Qualcomm |
| Processor Family | Intel Core Ultra 7 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite |
| Processor Model | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Snapdragon X Elite X1E80100 |
| Processor Generation | Intel Core Ultra Series 2 | — |
| CPU Architecture | x86-64 | ARM64 |
| CPU Process Node | 3 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU Cores | 8 cores | 12 cores |
| Performance Cores | 4 cores | — |
| Efficiency Cores | 4 cores | — |
| CPU Threads | 8 threads | — |
| CPU Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | — |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | — |
| Processor Base Power | 17 W | — |
| Maximum Processor Power | 37 W | — |
| CPU Manageability Technology | Intel Standard Manageability | — |
| AI / NPU | ||
| NPU | Yes | Yes |
| NPU Model | Intel AI Boost | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU |
| NPU Performance | 47 TOPS | 45 TOPS |
| Platform AI Performance | 115 TOPS | — |
| Copilot+ PC | Yes | Yes |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Integrated | Integrated |
| GPU Manufacturer | Intel | Qualcomm |
| GPU Model | Intel Arc 140V | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 |
| GPU Architecture | Xe2 | — |
| VRAM Capacity | 0 GB | 0 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared system memory | Shared system memory |
| GPU Boost Clock | — | 1250 MHz |
| Maximum External Displays | 4 displays | 2 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | — | 5120 x 2880 @ 60 Hz (single); 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz each (dual) |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Memory Speed | 8533 MT/s | 8448 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | On-package | Soldered |
| Memory Slots | 0 slots | 0 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | 0 slots | 0 slots |
| Memory Upgradeable | No | No |
| Memory Channels | Dual-channel | — |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 1024 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe | PCIe NVMe |
| Storage PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Storage Form Factor | M.2 2280 | Removable SSD |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 1 slots | 1 slots |
| RAID Support | — | — |
| Card Reader | — | Yes |
| Card Reader Formats | — | microSDXC |
| Card Reader Standard | — | microSDXC |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 14 inch | 15 inch |
| Display Resolution | — | 2496 x 1664 |
| Resolution Class | — | Custom |
| Display Technology | OLED | — |
| Panel Type | OLED | PixelSense Flow |
| Touchscreen | — | Yes |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate | — | Yes |
| Display Brightness | — | 600 nits |
| Peak HDR Brightness | — | 600 nits |
| DCI-P3 Color Gamut | 100 % | — |
| Contrast Ratio | — | 1300:1 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 3:2 |
| Response Time | 0.2 ms | — |
| Display Finish | — | Glossy |
| HDR Support | — | Yes |
| Dolby Vision | — | Yes |
| Viewing Angle | — | 178° x 178° degree |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 90 % | — |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 1080p | 1080p FHD |
| IR Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Hello Face | Yes | Yes |
| Presence Detection | Yes | — |
| Camera Features | ASUS AI Camera; FHD IR with Windows Hello | Windows Studio Effects |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | 4 speakers | Omnisonic speakers |
| Audio Technology | Smart Amp | Dolby Atmos |
| Microphone Configuration | Array microphone | Dual Studio Mics |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard | Mechanical keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | — | — |
| Numeric Keypad | — | Yes |
| Key Travel | 1.1 mm | — |
| Copilot Key | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad Type | Precision Touchpad | Precision Haptic touchpad |
| Touchpad Material | — | Glass |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | 802.11be | 802.11be |
| Wi-Fi Bands | Tri-band | Tri-band |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | 2x2 | 2x2 |
| Wi-Fi Module | Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE201 | — |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| WWAN | No | No |
| SIM Slot | — | — |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) | USB-A 3.1 |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 2 ports | 2 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort, Power Delivery | USB-C / USB4 / charging / DisplayPort 1.4a |
| USB4 Port Count | 2 ports | 2 ports |
| USB4 Speed | 40 Gbps | 40 Gbps |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 2 ports | 0 ports |
| Thunderbolt Version | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 TMDS | — |
| DisplayPort Output | Yes | DisplayPort 1.4a via USB-C |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| Smart Card Reader | No | No |
| Dedicated Docking Connector | — | Yes |
| Internal PCIe Slots | 1 x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 | 1x removable PCIe 4.0 SSD |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 66 Wh |
| Battery Cells | 4 cells | — |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-ion | Li-ion |
| Battery Life | 27 hours | 22 hours |
| Battery Life Test Method | — | Microsoft local video playback test |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Fast Charge Level | 60 % | 80 % |
| Fast Charge Time | 49 min | 60 min |
| Power Adapter | 65 W | 65 W |
| Power Connector | USB-C | Surface Connect |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum USB-C Charging Power | 65 W | 65 W |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 310.3 mm | 329 mm |
| Depth | 214.7 mm | 239 mm |
| Thickness | 12.9 mm | 18.29 mm |
| Weight | 1.2 kg | 1.66 kg |
| Chassis Material | All-metal chassis with Ceraluminum cover | Anodized aluminum |
| Lid Material | Ceraluminum | Anodized aluminum |
| Base Material | Metal | Anodized aluminum |
| MIL-STD Testing | MIL-STD-810H | MIL-STD-810H tested |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | Firmware TPM | Pluton TPM 2.0 |
| Microsoft Pluton | Yes | Yes |
| Secure Boot | — | Yes |
| Enterprise Manageability | — | — |
| Smart Card Support | — | No |
| Sensors | ||
| Ambient Light Sensor | — | Yes |
| Color / Color Temperature Sensor | — | Yes |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| ENERGY STAR | ENERGY STAR 8.0 | ENERGY STAR |
| EPEAT | EPEAT Gold | Gold |
| TCO Certified | — | TCO Certified |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | — |
| Recycled Materials | — | Enclosure: minimum 67.2% recycled content; includes 100% recycled aluminum alloy and 100% recycled rare earth metals |
| Product Carbon Footprint | — | 225 kg CO2e |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Warranty | — | 1 years |
| Warranty Type | — | Limited hardware warranty |
Zenbook S 14 and Surface Laptop 7 15-inch share specifications such as Form Factor (Clamshell), Laptop Category (Premium / Ultraportable), Operating System Architecture (64-bit), NPU (Yes).
The main differences: Processor Model (Zenbook S 14: Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, Surface Laptop 7 15-inch: Snapdragon X Elite X1E80100); GPU Model (Zenbook S 14: Intel Arc 140V, Surface Laptop 7 15-inch: Qualcomm Adreno X1-85); Installed Memory (Zenbook S 14: 32 GB, Surface Laptop 7 15-inch: 16 GB); Storage Capacity (Zenbook S 14: 1024 GB, Surface Laptop 7 15-inch: 512 GB).
Zenbook S 14 may suit users who need its differing values, while Surface Laptop 7 15-inch benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.
