ASUS ROG Strix 16" G615JHR-DS74 Eclipse Gray 2025
ASUS
68 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7 Black 2025
Microsoft
72 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G615JHR-DS74 Eclipse Gray 2025
No customer feedback yet
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7 Black 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
Scores
Creator
Gaming
Developer
Student
Business
Entertainment
Compact
Ai Llm
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix 16" G615JHR-DS74 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i7 14650HX★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 16★ | 12 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050★ | Qualcomm Adreno |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 15" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2496 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | sRGB and Vivid |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | USB4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | RJ45 LAN port | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 1.66 kg★ |
| Battery | 90 Wh★ | 66 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G615JHR-DS74 Eclipse Gray 2025
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average portability (11th percentile)11th %ile
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7 Black 2025
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G615JHR-DS74 Eclipse Gray 20250.050score per dollar
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7 Black 20250.080score per dollar
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7 Black 2025 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7
Scores 72 overall, wins 3 of 8 usage categories and 5 of 30 specs.
