The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is tailored for high-end gaming and performance-heavy tasks with its robust hardware, which may also mean a heavier build and shorter battery life. In contrast, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" offers greater portability and longer battery life with a lighter and slimmer design, making it ideal for everyday use and mobility, although it may lag in performance for intensive tasks. If high performance is your priority and you don't mind the extra weight and higher cost, opt for the ASUS. However, if you prioritize portability and better battery life for general use at a slightly lower cost, the Microsoft Surface Laptop is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13"
Excellent portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for gaming and AI, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is better for gaming and 3D applications primarily because it has a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for these tasks. Meanwhile, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" has a less capable GPU and a standard screen refresh rate, making it suitable for less demanding activities.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
7.1/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is very good for engineering and design, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is better suited for engineering and design tasks due to its high-performance AMD Ryzen CPU and AMD RX GPU, combined with a large battery capacity, which provides powerful processing and graphics capabilities for intensive applications; however, it is bulkier and heavier, which can be a downside for those who prioritize portability. On the other hand, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" is lighter and offers a high-resolution touchscreen with better portability, making it more convenient for on-the-go use, although it has a less powerful Intel CPU and integrated GPU which could limit performance with demanding engineering software.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
7.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a better screen than the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" for general use, gaming and AI, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 both offer panels with high resolution and brightness, which makes them good for general use as text is sharp and the display is easy to view in various lighting conditions. For engineering and design, both laptops cover a wide range of color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation which is crucial for those tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications where a high refresh rate is important, these laptops fall short, leading to less fluid motion and slower response times in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 hours of battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" has 7.5 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.
Portability
Fair
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,500
$1,200
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a price of $1,500 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" costs $1,200.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.4/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" 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
7.3/10
7.2/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" compare to other laptops
"The Asus ROG Strix G15, as the first in a line of "AMD Advantage"-branded notebooks, is a statement that yes, you can get a premium AMD gaming notebook. Maybe you can't have it all, but you can get pretty close. The ROG Strix G15's combination of the AMD Ryzen 5900HX and Radeon RX 6800M, as well as other technologies that take advantage of them, make a potent, thin gaming machine. Powerful Dolby Atmos speakers and long battery life when you aren't gaming are nice bonuses."
"The Surface Laptop 5 remains afloat as a solid machine. It's just not one that stands out in any particular way. Just like the last one. The biggest upgrade were some new components, but they perform in the same range as other laptops with them, and frequently at the bottom of that range. I suspect Microsoft's settings are very conservative to help keep cooling and battery life within reason in the older chassis design."
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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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