The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers superior processing power, graphics, and gaming capabilities, but with a heavier build and shorter battery life, it may not be as convenient for mobility. In contrast, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 is more portable due to its lighter weight and compact size, making it a good fit for general use and mobility but it falls short in performance for demanding engineering tasks, 3D modeling, or gaming. Therefore, choose the ASUS for performance-heavy activities, and the Microsoft Surface if portability and day-to-day tasks are your priorities. 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 3
Excellent portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.1/10
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 3 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition outperforms the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for gaming and 3D tasks primarily due to its significantly more powerful GPU, the AMD RX 6800M, compared to the integrated Iris Xe graphics found in the Surface Laptop. Additionally, the ASUS laptop's higher screen refresh rate enhances the gaming experience by providing smoother visuals, unlike the Surface Laptop's standard refresh rate which is less suited for fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
6.8/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
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 3 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition exceeds the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 in engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU, ample RAM, high-end GPU, and screen quality tailored for graphic-intensive tasks. While the Surface Laptop Go 3 offers superior portability and quiet operation, its modest CPU, lower RAM, and integrated graphics limit its capability for demanding engineering applications.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
6.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
12.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
337.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a better screen than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
Both laptops offer screens with pleasing resolution and brightness, which are essential for general tasks, such as browsing the web or working on documents, ensuring a comfortable and crisp visual experience. For engineering and design, where color accuracy matters for tasks like photo editing or CAD work, both laptops provide a wide color spectrum, covering gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB well. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is crucial, their lower refresh rates compared to specialized gaming laptops might lead to less fluid visuals, which can be a setback for fast-paced games or intensive 3D modeling.
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 3 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
$788
$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 3 costs $788.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is rated good for general use due to its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and superior speaker quality, but falls short in portability and has only fair battery life. Conversely, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3, though offering better portability and best-in-class heat management, is rated fair for general use because of its lower-tier CPU, less RAM, and smaller storage capacity.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.3/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
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 3 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
7.1/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 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 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
7.8/10
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 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."
"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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