If portability and a touchscreen are important, and cost savings are crucial, then the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 offers a lightweight, touch-enabled experience at a typically lower price but with less storage and power. However, for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering work, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition, while more expensive and heavier, provides significantly better performance and longer battery life, along with a high refresh rate display, which the Surface Laptop Go 2 lacks. 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
Good overall display quality
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2
Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15, with its advanced CPU, ample RAM, and dedicated GPU, offers a more powerful performance suited for a wide range of tasks and better screen quality, which makes it good for general use, but its larger size and weight impact its portability and it has only fair battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
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 Go 2 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers superior gaming and 3D performance with its high-end AMD GPU and a screen capable of very high refresh rates, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 has a significantly less powerful integrated GPU and a screen with a standard refresh rate which is less ideal for gaming and graphic-intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
6.5/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is very good for engineering and design, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is better suited for engineering and design because it comes with a more powerful CPU, a high-end dedicated GPU, and more RAM, all of which are crucial for demanding software commonly used in these fields.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.1/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 are both good for content creation, though the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
12.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a better screen than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix G15 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 present clear, bright displays with resolutions that are crisp and satisfying for everyday tasks like browsing and streaming. When it comes to engineering and design, their screens can reproduce a wide range of colors, ensuring that visuals are accurate and vibrant for tasks that need color precision. However, both laptops have lower refresh rates which aren't ideal for fast-paced 3D applications and games that benefit from smoother motion and instant screen updates.
Portability
Fair
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
12.4in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 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
$565
$0
$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 Go 2 costs $565.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 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
9.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 hours of battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 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
7.8/10
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 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 Go 2 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 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 review is a compact companion with old hardware. The Surface Laptop Go 2 shows some weaknesses. Microsoft didn't really develop the second generation of the Surface Laptop Go 2 any further but has only equipped it with a slightly more powerful Core i5 processor. However, the performance still remains at a fairly low level overall, but for many users, it definitely should still be sufficient for everyday tasks."
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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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