ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" G615LP-XS97 Gray 2025
ASUS
76 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2024
Microsoft
74 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" G615LP-XS97 Gray 2025
No customer feedback yet
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2024
85 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
Users are very satisfied with the Surface Laptop, praising its build quality, smooth trackpad, excellent screen brightness, and long battery life. One reviewer noted a printer connectivity issue, but overall sentiment is highly positive. The magnetic charging port is also appreciated for its durability.
Pros
- Excellent screen brightness
- Smooth trackpad
- Great battery life
- Well-constructed build
- Magnetic charging port
Cons
- Printer connectivity issue
Build quality 3
Trackpad 2
Screen brightness 1
Battery life 1
Charging port 1
Printer connectivity 1
Scores
Creator
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Entertainment
Student
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Compact
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Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" G615LP-XS97 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 24★ | 12 |
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ | Qualcomm Adreno |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 2 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 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | USB4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | 1 x RJ-45 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 1.66 kg★ |
| Battery | 90 Wh★ | 66 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" G615LP-XS97 Gray 2025
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong screen (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average portability (11th percentile)11th %ile
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2024
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" G615LP-XS97 Gray 20250.022score per dollar
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 20240.026score per dollar
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2024 offers 1.2x better value for money
ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" G615LP-XS97 Gray 2025
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2024
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" G615LP-XS97
Scores 76 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.
