Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Black 2024
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G16 Eclipse Gray 2025
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Black 2024
The Surface Laptop 2024 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sleek design, powerful performance, and exceptional battery life exceeding 15 hours. Users praise the fast processor, vibrant display, and instant face unlock, though a notable issue with touchpad stuttering is mentioned. Overall, it is seen as a strong competitor to MacBooks, ideal for students and professionals.
Pros
- Sleek and modern design
- Powerful processor performance
- Exceptional battery life over 15 hours
- Vibrant and sharp display
- Instant face unlock
Cons
- Touchpad stuttering issue
- Limited color options (ugly black noted)
- Unanswered Q&A questions
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G16 Eclipse Gray 2025
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
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition | ASUS ROG Strix 16" G16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 12 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Qualcomm Adreno | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 12 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.8" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2304 px★ | 1900 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 | 1 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | No | RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.34 kg★ | 2.50 kg |
| Battery | 54 Wh | 90 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Black 2024
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong portability (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong screen (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G16 Eclipse Gray 2025
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average portability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Scores 77 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.