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Updated January 10, 2024·
If portability and cost are priorities, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 is more affordable and lighter, making it easier to carry around. For tasks that require more power or storage, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has better performance thanks to a higher-end processor and doubles the storage space. The Zenbook also has a larger screen, but it is heavier and costs more. Both models have high-quality displays with touchscreen capabilities. The Surface Laptop Go 3 is more recent, while the Zenbook offers unique features such as a secondary display, which might be useful for multitasking or creative work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
- The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has no clear advantages over the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3.
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
- Excellent portability
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.8
6.8
14.0in
SIZE
12.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
314.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
337.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 have similar screen quality.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 have screens with high resolution and brightness, which contributes to sharp, clear visuals essential for everyday tasks and detail-oriented work in engineering and design. Their panels cover a broad range of color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation for professional design work. However, for Gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on both laptops can result in less smooth visuals, which may detract from the fast-paced and immersive experience desired in those scenarios.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
12.4in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has very good portability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.1
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
314.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
337.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, with its better processor and larger screen, offers strong performance and a good quality display for general use but is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the lighter and more compact Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3, which still provides good performance and an excellent keyboard but with less storage and a lower screen resolution.
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.1
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 offer fair gaming and 3D experiences primarily due to their integrated Iris Xe graphics and standard 60Hz screen refresh rates, which are adequate but not ideal for high-end gaming or intensive 3D tasks. While their CPUs and screen quality are competent, neither laptop is designed with the high-performance GPU and fast refresh rate screens that dedicated gaming or 3D laptops typically offer.
Engineering and Design
6.6
6.8
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is superior for engineering and design use due to its more powerful Intel i7 processor, higher RAM capacity, and dual-screen feature which enhances productivity, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 is more portable with a lighter build but offers less power with an Intel i5 processor and has a smaller single screen, making it fair but not optimal for such demanding tasks. Both laptops have high-quality IPS displays and speakers, with the Zenbook Duo providing slightly better color accuracy and the Surface Laptop Go excelling in portability and silent operation.
Content Creation
7.3
7.3
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.0
7.1
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Battery
8.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 has 8 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
7.8
7.8
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$999
$996
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has a price of $999 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 costs $996.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $996 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | October 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | 11'' x 8.1'' x 0.62'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.64 lbs | 2.49 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.76" | 10.95" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.74" | 8.12" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1195G7 | Intel i5-1235U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 12.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1536 x 1024 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 314 nits | 337 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
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Allen Ngo | May 2020
"The Asus ZenBook Duo's second screen is like the Apple Touch Bar, but better. Most would agree that having two screens instead of one can really boost productivity and the ZenBook Duo is no different in this regard. It's tough going back to just one screen after becoming accustomed to spacious dual-screen setups. For a laptop form factor, however, users will have to accept some compromises. Firstly, weight is the most obvious drawback as the system is several hundred grams heavier than a regular ZenBook 14. Additionally, colors on the second screen will not be as vivid as the main display."
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
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Joe Osborne | October 2023
"When it comes to affordably priced laptops, the numbers after the dollar sign are crucially important—more so than in any other price category. By increasing the starting price of its Laptop Go line by $200 and not changing much else, Microsoft irrevocably altered the calculus surrounding the decision of whether to buy the Surface Laptop Go 3. Sure, it has a newer processor and longer battery life, but don’t think for a second you’re not paying dearly for that extra RAM and SSD capacity at that new price."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Microsoft
Microsoft is an American technology corporation. Microsoft is best known for their Windows operating system and Surface laptop series. The Surface Laptop is their standard notebook offering, while their Surface Go, Surface Pro, and Surface Studio are their 2-in-1/tablet offerings in order of increasing capability. Although Microsoft charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a well integrated and packaged device since Microsoft develops the Windows operating system.
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