If you prioritize performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 leads with its better processor and graphics card. It also boasts a higher resolution, touchscreen display with more color accuracy, making it suited for creative professionals. However, it comes at a higher price than the ASUS ROG Strix G15, which while less expensive and with a lower-end GPU, still offers solid performance, especially for gaming, thanks to its high refresh rate display and gaming laptop appearance. The Surface Laptop Studio 2 has a longer battery life and is slightly lighter, enhancing portability compared to the ASUS ROG Strix G15. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has no clear advantages over the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2.
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
284.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
503.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 stands out for general use with its sharper display, refined build quality including a versatile hinge design, and a significantly larger RAM capacity for multitasking, along with a quieter operation and better heat management, favoring extended sessions of use without discomfort. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Strix G15, while also suitable for general use, emphasizes gaming capabilities with its higher refresh rate screen, but has less RAM, a less vibrant display, and comparatively bulkier dimensions that make it less portable, with shorter battery life constraining mobility.
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
7.7/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
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
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 are both good for gaming and AI, though the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15, with an Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti and a 144Hz refresh rate, offers respectable gaming and 3D performance, complemented by a Ryzen 9 CPU and a standard screen. Meanwhile, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 raises the bar with an even more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a 120Hz high-resolution display, matched with an Intel i7 processor and exceptional screen quality that supports touch, making it a more premium, versatile gaming and 3D option.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
8.7/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good.
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
8.4/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good.
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
8.2/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
7.1/10
7.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
284.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
503.0 nits
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize vibrant colors and sharp text for everyday tasks or professional design work, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 typically outperforms the ASUS ROG Strix G15 due to its higher resolution and brighter display that reproduces colors more accurately. However, for gaming or 3D applications, where smooth motion is crucial, neither laptop is ideal, as they lack high refresh rates that can make fast-paced content look smoother and more immersive. That said, the ASUS model may still perform better than the Surface Laptop Studio 2 for such applications, as gaming-oriented laptops often favor features like faster response times over color accuracy.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 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
8.5/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 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
$3,300
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a price of $1,249 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 costs $3,300.
"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."
"The new Surface Laptop Studio with its foldable display is supposed to replace the old Surface Book and the overall impression is good after our review. The build quality and the materials are top-notch, the performance utilization of the two components is solid and the device does not show any major flaws in terms of display or speakers, either. The folding mechanism leaves a sold impression as well, but it remains to be seen how it will hold up over the years. The so-called presentation mode is also not ideal since it covers the whole keyboard."
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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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