The ASUS ROG Strix G17 generally costs slightly more and offers a larger screen, more storage, and a high refresh rate, making it better suited for intensive gaming and engineering tasks. However, it is heavier and thus less portable. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio typically costs slightly less, has a smaller but touch-enabled display, and boasts better battery life, suited for general use and portability, but it might not handle demanding tasks as well as the ASUS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G17
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
Very good overall build quality
Good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
320.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
491.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Strix G17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 provides a strong gaming performance with its powerful CPU and high refresh rate screen, while being less portable due to its larger size and weight. In contrast, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio offers a more compact and versatile form with a touch screen, better battery life, and a flexible hinge for drawing or tablet mode, making it well-suited for on-the-go use, but with somewhat less power for demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers superior gaming and 3D performance primarily because it features a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz, compared to the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio's fair performance with an Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti and a 120Hz screen refresh rate. Although both have high-quality IPS displays and capable processors, the ASUS's GPU and refresh rate are essential for demanding gaming and 3D tasks, making it the preferable choice for users prioritizing those activities.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
7.3/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is highly suitable for engineering and design due to its robust CPU and GPU combo, ample RAM, and high-quality display but is less portable. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio, while also good for these tasks with a capable GPU and high-resolution touch screen which aids in design, it offers more portability and versatility with its flexible hinge and lighter design but has a lower capacity battery and less powerful CPU.
Content Creation
8.3/10
7.4/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for content creation, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 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.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
8.0/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.4in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
320.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
491.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a better screen than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers a vibrant display with good resolution and brightness, which benefits general use and detailed engineering designs with its wide color gamut, but its lower refresh rate limits its capability for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications. Likewise, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio provides a sharp and bright display with strong color accuracy, enhancing the experience for both general computing and professional design tasks. However, its gaming and 3D graphics experience is compromised due to a refresh rate that's typically lower than what's desired by gamers who seek fluid motion and quick screen responses.
Battery
3.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 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
Poor
Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.4in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has poor 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 G17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,391
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a price of $1,391 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio costs $1,700.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 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 G17 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio compare to other laptops
"The Asus ROG Strix G17 is an attractive but unbalanced gaming laptop. Its potent AMD Ryzen 9 processor excels in 1080p gaming, but playing at 1440p leaves the middling GeForce RTX 4060 GPU shouldering most of the burden. The display is exceptionally colorful, which is handy for content creators, but since this is a gaming laptop it would be better served with improved HDR capabilities. If battery life isn't a priority, the Strix G17 could serve as a designer by day and a gamer by night."
"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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