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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P offers strong performance with a high refresh screen and a full-sized keyboard, making it suitable for gaming and resource-intensive tasks. It is less expensive but heavier and has substantial fan noise, with middling battery life. Alternatively, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 comes with a higher price tag, a unique 3:2 touchscreen display, and superior build quality, making it very portable with better battery life. It is more suited for creative professionals who prioritize a higher resolution display and pen support, though it has adequate performance for engineering tasks. It is newer with some premium features, but doesn't favor gamers as much as the Aorus 15P. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Content Creation
7.8
8.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
7.3
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
8.1
7.9
15.6in
SIZE
14.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
503.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a better screen than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for gaming and AI, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P's screen delivers clear and vibrant visuals suitable for everyday tasks and professional design work due to its high resolution and brightness, yet its lower refresh rate means it may not be as smooth for high-speed gaming or 3D rendering. Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 offers a display with high resolution and superior color accuracy that appeals to engineers and creative professionals, ensuring precise color representation in their work. However, its sacrifice in refresh rate, like the Gigabyte, makes it less ideal for gaming or 3D applications where fluid motion is key.
Battery
5.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.4in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P both have good portability, though the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 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
$3,300
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a price of $1,950 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 costs $3,300.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
503.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 stands out for general use with its higher quality screen offering better brightness and resolution for clearer visuals, and its superior portability due to lighter weight and longer battery life. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is a heavier laptop with shorter battery life but offers robust performance with a strong CPU and ample RAM, making it also suitable for general use, albeit less convenient for on-the-go scenarios.
Gaming and AI
7.8
7.7
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
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 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P boasts an Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU and a high refresh rate of 300 Hz, offering robust gaming and 3D rendering capabilities, yet has a less sharp display compared to the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2, which comes with an Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a 120 Hz refresh rate, providing both proficient gaming performance and a higher resolution, which is beneficial for detailed graphics and design work.
Engineering and Design
8.3
8.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is well-suited for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i7 processor, RTX 3080 GPU, ample 32GB of RAM, and high-refresh-rate screen, though the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 offers a unique flexible hinge for tablet use, a higher resolution, and a larger 64GB of RAM which pairs with its RTX 4060 GPU, making it also highly capable for design tasks, with the tradeoff being lower portability due to its versatility. Both laptops have excellent screen quality important for detailed work, but the Surface Laptop Studio 2 has the advantage in portability, keyboard, and speaker quality, while the Aorus 15P might appeal more to those prioritizing performance over form factor and touchscreen capability.
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Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aorus 15P | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,950 | $3,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | September 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.6'' x 1.06'' | 12.7'' x 9.1'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.8 lbs | 4.41 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14" | 12.72" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.6" | 9.06" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 58 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2400 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 300Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 280 nits | 503 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Mike Wobker | June 2021
"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."
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Andreas Osthoff | March 2022
"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 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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