Microsoft
Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition
Laptops
$999List price
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Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)
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ASUS
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)
Laptops
$1,599List price
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Your starting point
Buy the Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition.
- Leads 5 of 7 rankable overall specs; ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 takes 2.
- Claimed battery life: Up to 14 hours local video playback vs Up to 10 hours productivity / ~1.5 hours…
How we reached this
We compare the published specifications relevant to your priority. Each rankable specification counts once; your selected requirements can rule a product out. This is a guide to the numbers, not a laboratory performance score.
Brightness: 600 nits SDR, 900 nits peak HDR vs 500 nits peak HDR
It is also $600 cheaper.
The trade-off to know
Check first: the Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition has no HDMI port. Tick them under deal-breakers if that rules it out.
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The differences, in detail.
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| What you’re comparing | Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| SizeDisplay | 13.0 inches | 14.0 inches |
| PanelDisplay | PixelSense Flow OLED | ROG Nebula OLED |
| ProcessorPerformance | Snapdragon X Elite (12 cores, 45 TOPS NPU) | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS (8 cores / 16 threads, Ryzen AI NPU) |
| MemoryPerformance | 16 GB LPDDR5x | 16 GB LPDDR5X (6400MHz) |
| Claimed battery lifeBattery | Up to 14 hours local video playback | Up to 10 hours productivity / ~1.5 hours gaming |
Showing 5 of 29 specifications. Missing values stay unlisted. About the sources
Both sides of the decision
What you gain. What you give up.
Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition
Reasons to choose it
- Versatile 2-in-1 tablet/laptop hybrid form factor
- Snapdragon X Elite power efficiency and battery life
- Stunning 120Hz OLED screen option
Worth considering
- Keyboard and Slim Pen sold separately
- Arm-on-Windows emulation required for legacy x86 software
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)
Reasons to choose it
- Class-leading 3K 120Hz OLED gaming display
- Compact CNC aluminum chassis under 3.3 lb
- Strong gaming performance with RTX 40-series GPU
Worth considering
- Soldered RAM (no SO-DIMM expansion slots)
- Fan noise gets loud under intense gaming loads
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Published specs. Visible sources.
Clinchmark compares manufacturer specifications and other published information. We have not independently lab-tested these products. Editorial assessments and unknown values are identified in the specification details.
Catalog snapshot: September 1, 2026. Prices, availability, and provider terms can change.
Still weighing it up?
Which is cheaper, the Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition or the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14?
Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition costs $600 less at list price.
What is the biggest catch with the Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition or ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14?
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 has this deal-breaker: no touchscreen. No pen or touch input for marking up PDFs or sketching.
Which is better for travel, the Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition or the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14?
For travel, buy the Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition. Leads 4 of 4 rankable travel specs. Claimed battery life: Up to 14 hours local video playback vs Up to 10 hours productivity / ~1.5 hours…
What cannot be compared from spec sheets?
Of the 29 specs tracked here, 22 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.