The ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers a robust processor suitable for intensive tasks like gaming or engineering software, and has a larger screen with a high refresh rate, which is great for fast-paced gaming, but it's bulkier and has shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is more portable with longer battery life and has a smaller, higher resolution touchscreen with a 3:2 aspect ratio, perfect for creative tasks and productivity. It also offers newer connectivity options, including Thunderbolt ports. Both are priced similarly, so choose based on whether performance or portability and versatility are your priority. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.1/10
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
284.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
491.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a better screen than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio for content creation, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio are equipped with displays that offer sharp images and strong brightness, appealing for everyday tasks and ensuring content looks crisp and vibrant which is essential for general use. For engineering and design, both laptops provide a wide range of colors, covering professional color spaces that guarantee precise hues, but the Surface Laptop Studio leads with slightly better coverage, ensuring work in color-critical applications is more accurate. However, for gaming and 3D work, high refresh rates are crucial for smooth visuals, and the ASUS falls short in this area, just like the Surface Laptop Studio, making them less ideal for fast-paced, graphics-intensive activities.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.4in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and ASUS ROG Strix G15 both have good portability, though the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,249
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a price of $1,249 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio costs $1,700.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers a powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, ample RAM and extensive storage, making it well-suited for demanding tasks, but its relatively lower screen resolution and battery life limit its versatility for general use compared to the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio, which has a high-resolution touchscreen with flexible hinge, more accurate color representation for media consumption, and longer battery life, though with less storage capacity. While both provide similar levels of portability and high-quality keyboards, the Surface Laptop Studio's superior screen and battery make it a better choice for users who prioritize mobility and vibrant displays over storage.
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
6.6/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G15 to be good for gaming and AI, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 provides a higher screen refresh rate which is crucial for smooth gaming and 3D experiences, whereas the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio, although it shares the same GPU which is very important for rendering graphics, offers a lower refresh rate which might not be as fluid for fast-paced visuals in gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
7.3/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio are both good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.4/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 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
7.2/10
7.3/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and ASUS ROG Strix G15 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G15 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio compare to other laptops
"The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is a successful high-performance 15-inch laptop. The Asus ROG Strix impresses with an elaborate design and fast hardware. The latter can unleash its potential well in the large 15-inch case and achieve a decent performance boost compared to the previous generation. Especially the stunning 300 Hz display as well as the RTX 3070 and its generous TDP give gamers their money's worth. Asus didn't neglect seemingly small details, either, such as the keyboard and the maintenance options. The ROG Strix G15 offers a lot of pure performance and excellent workmanship in a 15-inch format, but connectivity leaves something to be desired."
"There’s no doubt that the Surface Laptop Studio is groundbreaking. We’ve come to expect such things from the Surface lineup, so it’s always nice to see a product that exceeds our expectations. The pull-forward laptop-screen concept has been tried before, but never in a device that’s so stylish and packed with innovative features like a haptic touchpad and robust digital stylus support."
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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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