Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Microsoft
71 Overall Score
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ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025, Ryzen 9 8940HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti, Eclipse Gray
ASUS
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
No customer feedback yet
ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025, Ryzen 9 8940HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti, Eclipse Gray
85 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 gaming laptop is highly anticipated for its powerful GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU and generous 64GB DDR5 RAM. Users are curious about its performance in AAA games, upgrade potential, and battery life during intense gaming. The included 1TB docking station raises compatibility questions. Overall, expectations are high but tempered by unknowns about real-world battery and warranty details.
Pros
- Powerful GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU
- Generous 64GB DDR5 RAM
- Large 2TB SSD storage
- Included 1TB docking station
Cons
- Uncertain battery life during gaming
- Unknown warranty details
- Docking station compatibility unclear
- No real-world performance data yet
Gpu performance 2
Ram capacity 2
Storage capacity 2
Battery life 1
Warranty 1
Docking station compatibility 1
Scores
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Developer
Entertainment
Business
Student
Compact
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 | ASUS ROG Strix G16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Integrated Intel Arc Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 12 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2496 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 600 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Integrated 10/100/1000 GbE LAN | 2.5G Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.65 kg★ | 2.50 kg |
| Battery | 66 Wh | 90 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ram (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average affordability (10th percentile)10th %ile
ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025, Ryzen 9 8940HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti, Eclipse Gray
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ram (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average affordability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average portability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
No current pricing available
ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025, Ryzen 9 8940HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti, Eclipse Gray
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Strix G16
Scores 75 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.
