ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8): Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) scores 8.3 versus 8.1 for the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the cheaper option at $1,449. Choose based on the use cases below: the Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) leads overall, while the ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Key Differences
- Faster overall: Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) (Geekbench multi 13,200 vs 12,600).
- Longer battery: Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) (16h vs 8.6h web).
- Lighter: Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) (1.34 kg vs 1.5 kg).
- Display: OLED (ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)) vs IPS (PixelSense) (Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8)).
- Cheaper: Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) (saves about $1,250 CAD).
ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) vs Surface Laptop 7 (13.8): Full Breakdown
Performance: the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 13,200 against 12,600 for the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) — roughly 5% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) averaged 96 FPS versus 16 FPS. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) is the better pick if you game or edit video.
Battery and portability: the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) lasts longer away from a charger, running 16 hours in our web-browsing test versus 8.6 hours. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is also easier to carry at 1.34 kg versus 1.5 kg, which matters if you commute or travel.
Display: the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) uses a 14-inch OLED panel (2880 x 1800, 120Hz), while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) has a 13.8-inch IPS (PixelSense) panel (2304 x 1536, 120Hz). The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) measured brighter at 596 nits, and covered 82% of DCI-P3 — relevant for outdoor use and colour work.
Price and value: the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the cheaper option in Canada, about $1,250 less than the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025). Weighed against our test scores (8.1 vs 8.3 overall), the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) offers the better value for the money, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the stronger laptop outright if budget is not the deciding factor.
For the complete testing data, read our full ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) review and Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) and the Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.1 | 8.3 ✓ |
| Price (CAD) | $2,699 | $1,449 ✓ |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (90W) | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| RAM | 32GB LPDDR5x ✓ | 16GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1000GB ✓ | 512GB |
| Display | 14" OLED | 13.8" IPS (PixelSense) |
| Brightness | 388 nits | 596 nits ✓ |
| Battery (web) | 8.6 h | 16 h ✓ |
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 1.34 kg ✓ |
| Geekbench multi | 12,600 | 13,200 ✓ |
| Gaming (1080p) | 96 fps ✓ | 16 fps |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited | 1-year limited |
Which Should You Buy?
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) scores 8.3 versus 8.1 for the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the cheaper option at $1,449. Choose based on the use cases below: the Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) leads overall, while the ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) or the Surface Laptop 7 (13.8)?
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) scores 8.3 versus 8.1 for the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the cheaper option at $1,449. Choose based on the use cases below: the Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) leads overall, while the ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Which is better for school?
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the better choice for school.
Which is better for business?
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the better choice for business.
Which is better for gaming?
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) is the better choice for gaming.
Which is better for multimedia?
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) is the better choice for multimedia.
Which is better for programming?
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) is the better choice for programming.
Which is better for travel?
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the better choice for travel.
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