ASUS ROG Strix 16" G614FR-DS96 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G614FR-DS96 2025, Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti, Eclipse Gray
ASUS
74 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Microsoft
66 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Creator
Developer
Entertainment
Business
Compact
Student
Ai Llm
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix 16" G614FR-DS96 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.5 GHz★ | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB★ | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ | Intel Arc Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 15" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 2496 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | sRGB and Vivid |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Integrated 10/100/1000 GbE LAN |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.50 kg | 1.66 kg★ |
| Battery | 90 Wh★ | 66 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G614FR-DS96 2025, Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti, Eclipse Gray
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong gpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong screen (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average affordability (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average portability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ram (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average affordability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Strix 16" G614FR-DS96
Scores 74 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.