Microsoft Surface 13" EP2-33437 vs ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LP-XS97
Microsoft Surface 13" EP2-33437, Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Platinum
Microsoft
56 Overall Score
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ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LP-XS97 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Gray
ASUS
76 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface 13" EP2-33437 | ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LP-XS97 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz★ | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Adreno Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | sRGB and Enhanced | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | 1 x RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.22 kg★ | 2.65 kg |
| Battery | — | 90 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface 13" EP2-33437, Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Platinum
- Strong portability (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong screen (77th percentile)
- Strong port selection (71st percentile)
- Below average affordability (32nd percentile)
ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LP-XS97 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Gray
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average portability (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average affordability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LP-XS97
Scores 76 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.
