Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition vs ASUS ROG Strix 16" G615LM-DS96
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Microsoft
66 Overall Score
vs
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G615LM-DS96 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Eclipse Gray
ASUS
75 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition | ASUS ROG Strix 16" G615LM-DS96 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Arc Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 8 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 | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2496 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 600 nits★ | 500 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB and Vivid | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | Integrated 10/100/1000 GbE LAN | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.66 kg★ | 2.73 kg |
| Battery | 66 Wh | 90 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ram (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average affordability (10th percentile)10th %ile
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G615LM-DS96 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Eclipse Gray
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong screen (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average portability (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Strix 16" G615LM-DS96
Scores 75 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.
