Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001) vs EXcaliberPC 2026 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GU405AR-XB96
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Comparison summary
- For performance EXcaliberPC 2026 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GU405AR-XB96 has a lot better performing processor.
- Studio 2 comes with Windows and 2026 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GU405AR-XB96 with Windows 11 Pro.
- For graphics performance 2026 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GU405AR-XB96 has a lot better performing graphics card.
- 2026 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GU405AR-XB96 has a higher resolution screen (3k).
- For carrying 2026 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GU405AR-XB96 is lighter. Its also slimmer and smaller in size.
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001)
EXcaliberPC 2026 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GU405AR-XB96
Compare specifications
| Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001) | EXcaliberPC 2026 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GU405AR-XB96 |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core i7-13800H | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 32gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 4050 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
| Screen size | |
| 14.4″ | 14″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 2400 x 1600 (2400 x 1600 pixels) | 3k (2880 x 1620 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 4.37 lbs (1.98 kg) | 3.48 lbs (1.58 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 12.7 x 9.1 x 0.87 inches | 12.24 x 8.66 x 0.72 inches |
| (32.26 x 23.11 x 2.21 cm) | (31.09 x 22 x 1.83 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| March 29, 2024 | September 9, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $3,399.99 | |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $3,399.99 | |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 9 h agoIn stock DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. | |
Laptop Dimensions
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001)
EXcaliberPC 2026 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GU405AR-XB96
Compare Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ / EXcaliberPC 2026 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GU405AR-XB96 vs other 2-in-1 laptops:
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001) summary
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2024. It doesn't have the best Intel CPU plus also less memory than the competition for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card which is lackluster for playing games. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 60% of the games published this year. 2400 x 1600 resolution is very good for the 14-inch 120 Hz display. The 1000gb SSD storage is ok could be better. It is quite heavy at 4.37 lbs (1.98 kg).
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 14.4" Tablet 2-in-1 Laptop 120 Hz Intel Core i7-13800H 32GB RAM 1TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Platinum
With 32 GB of memory, users can run many programs without losing execution
The 14.4" 2400 x 1600 screen provides a great movie watching experience
1 TB total SSD capacity for spacious storage with much faster data transfer speed than standard hard drives
18 Hours battery run time helps you stay unwired and work longer non-stop
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6 GB discrete graphic card provides excellent ability in a variety of multimedia applications and user experiences
ASIN: B0CW227NTH
EXcaliberPC 2026 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GU405AR-XB96 summary
EXcaliberPC 2026 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GU405AR-XB96 is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro. It has the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU which is great for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop doesn't have the best Intel CPU plus also less memory than competitors for its price. 3k resolution is good for the 14-inch 120 Hz monitor. The 1000gb SSD storage is good could be better. It is quite light at only 3.48 lbs (1.58 kg).
EXCaliberPC [2026] ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GU405AR-XB96 (Intel Ultra 9 386H, 32GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070Ti, 14" 3K OLED 120Hz, Windows 11 Pro) Gaming Laptop
Display: 14" 3K (2880 x 1800) 120Hz OLED ROG Nebula Display (100% DCI-P3)
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 386H 16 Cores (2.1GHz-4.9GHz, 18MB Intel Smart Cache)
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7
RAM: 32GB LPDDR5X 8533MHz (Onboard) | Hard Drive: 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro | Warranty: 1-Year ASUS USA + Global Warranty Parts & Labor + Lifetime Tech Support from EXCaliberPC
ASIN: B0HGYQT556