If you prioritize performance in intensive engineering tasks, graphics-heavy applications, and gaming, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a more powerful graphics card and processor. However, if portability and longer battery life are more important, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is lighter and features a longer battery life. The Surface Laptop Studio also offers a higher-resolution touchscreen with a unique aspect ratio which could be beneficial for creative work and productivity. It's also less expensive than the Aorus 15P. Consider though that the Aorus 15P has a higher refresh rate display, which is beneficial for fast-paced gaming. Choose based on what's more important: higher performance or better portability and battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
Very good overall build quality
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good for gaming and AI, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P outperforms the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio in gaming and 3D applications mainly because it features a more powerful graphics card, the Nvidia RTX 3080, and offers a higher screen refresh rate of 300 Hz, compared to the RTX 3050 Ti and 120 Hz on the Surface Laptop Studio. Additionally, while both have high-quality IPS screens, the Aorus 15P's focus on gaming is also evident in its superior CPU and larger screen size, which is favorable for gaming and 3D tasks, despite the Surface Laptop Studio's higher screen resolution and touchscreen capability.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is very good for engineering and design, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is equipped with a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a higher-tier GPU than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio, making it better suited for demanding engineering and design tasks that require robust processing and graphics handling capabilities.
Screen Quality
8.1/10
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
491.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a better screen than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio for gaming and AI, and content creation, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a display that provides clear images and vibrant colors, suitable for everyday tasks and engineering applications where resolution and color accuracy are key, but its lower refresh rate may not suit the smooth visuals demanded by high-end gaming and 3D rendering. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio, with its high-quality display, excels in delivering both sharpness and a wide color range, making it ideal for tasks like document editing and professional design work, yet it also falls short for gaming and 3D due to a refresh rate not aimed at those fields. Choosing between these laptops depends on prioritizing display features: for a focus on general use and precision in design, the Surface Laptop Studio stands out; if gaming or 3D work is less of a concern, both are strong contenders.
Battery
5.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 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
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
7.4/10
8.5/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,950
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a price of $1,950 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio costs $1,700.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P, with its high-performing CPU and ample RAM, offers smooth multitasking and responsive performance for general use, but it has a relatively short battery life and is less portable due to its larger size and weight. Meanwhile, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio provides good performance with a well-balanced CPU and sufficient RAM, and shines with its superior screen quality, longer battery life and innovative form factor that enhances portability and versatility, making it a solid choice for those prioritizing a blend of productivity and mobility.
Content Creation
7.8/10
7.4/10
7.4/10
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 Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
7.3/10
7.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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 Gigabyte Aorus 15P and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio compare to other laptops
"The Aorus 15P is a high-end gaming laptop with fast 360 Hz display. Gaming performance in the Aorus 15P YD is very high thanks to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 installed here. However, with the use of the Intel Core i7-11800H, CPU performance also closes in on the strong competition from AMD. SSD performance is excellent as well, and it leaves no room for criticism. Thanks to the built-in Intel Core i7-11800H, the system performance of the Aorus 15P YD increases significantly."
"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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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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