ASUS ROG Strix 16" Latest 2026 G16
ASUS
65 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7 Black 2025
Microsoft
80 Overall Score
Scores
Business
Compact
Entertainment
Student
Developer
Gaming
Creator
Ai Llm
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix 16" Latest 2026 G16 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Frequency | 4.0 GHz★ | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB★ | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | 5070 Ti★ | Intel Arc Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | — | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | — | 2304 px★ |
| Panel | — | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | HDR and adaptive color |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | — | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 4.54 kg | 1.35 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 54 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix 16" Latest 2026 G16
- Strong cpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Strong ram (75th percentile)
- Below average compact (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average port (10th percentile)10th %ile
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7 Black 2025
- Strong ram (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong screen (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong compact (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong storage (82th percentile)82th %ile
Pricing
ASUS ROG Strix 16" Latest 2026 G16
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7 Black 2025
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7
Scores 80 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 28 specs.
