Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7 Platinum 2025
Microsoft
72 Overall Score
vs
ASUS ROG Strix 16" ROG Strix G16 Eclipse Gray 2025
ASUS
68 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7 Platinum 2025
85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Copilot+ PC receives strong praise for its build quality, smooth trackpad, and excellent battery life, with users reporting over 8 hours of heavy use. A few minor issues include difficulty connecting certain printers and the inability to upgrade RAM. Overall, it is seen as a significant upgrade over previous models.
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Smooth and responsive trackpad
- Great battery life (8+ hours)
- Bright and sharp display
- Magnetic charging port
Cons
- Printer connectivity issues
- RAM not upgradeable
- May get warm under heavy load
Build quality 3
Trackpad quality 2
Battery life 2
Display quality 1
Charging port 1
Printer compatibility 1
ASUS ROG Strix 16" ROG Strix G16 Eclipse Gray 2025
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Scores
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Student
Business
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Compact
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7 | ASUS ROG Strix 16" ROG Strix G16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 | Intel Core i7 13650HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 12 | 14★ |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Qualcomm Adreno | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2496 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | sRGB and Vivid | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ethernet | — | 2.5 GbE LAN Port |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.66 kg★ | 4.54 kg |
| Battery | 66 Wh | 90 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 10 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7 Platinum 2025
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
ASUS ROG Strix 16" ROG Strix G16 Eclipse Gray 2025
- Strong port selection (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong gpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong ram (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong cpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average portability (7th percentile)7th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7
Scores 72 overall, wins 3 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 30 specs.