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The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a larger screen and more storage and RAM, which may make it a good fit for intensive engineering tasks. However, it is heavier and less portable than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio. The Surface Laptop Studio has a smaller screen but offers unique features such as a touchscreen and higher resolution, plus it's lighter and more portable, making it suitable for on-the-go use and tasks like drawing or note-taking with a stylus. It's also somewhat better for tasks that benefit from a high refresh rate screen, like fast-motion video editing or gaming. Consider your primary uses and decide whether portability or higher performance for engineering and storage capacity is your priority. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
491.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for general use, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is praised for its ample RAM and storage, making it adept at handling a variety of tasks efficiently, coupled with a large screen which benefits multitasking but is less portable compared to the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio, which offers a unique flexible display with a higher resolution and touch capability, suited for more dynamic use cases, though it comes with less RAM and storage. The Zenbook's larger size and weight may compromise portability and battery life for some, while the Surface Laptop Studio, despite shorter battery life, remains more portable and versatile due to its design and lighter build.
Engineering and Design
8.1
7.3
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 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
8.2
7.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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.
Software Development
7.9
7.3
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio are both good for software development, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is somewhat better.
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
7.2
8.0
17.3in
SIZE
14.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
491.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio for software development, and content creation, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio both offer screens with high resolution and brightness suitable for day-to-day tasks, making them excellent for general use. Their color gamut coverage ensures vivid and accurate colors critical for tasks in engineering and design. However, lacking high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth rendering in gaming and 3D applications, both fall short for enthusiasts in these areas.
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.4in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
7.2
8.5
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.9
6.6
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, with a Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, provides a solid gaming experience, but may not be as smooth for fast-paced games as the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio which, although it has a stronger Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU paired with a higher 120Hz refresh rate screen, giving it an edge in gaming and 3D applications. However, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17's larger screen size may be preferred for those who prioritize a bigger display over refresh rate.
Battery
9.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 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.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $1,700 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | September 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | 12.7'' x 9'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.18 lbs | 4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 12.72" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 8.98" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | Intel i7-11370H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 58 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2400 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 491 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Tom Brant | October 2021
"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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