Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 11 Blue
Microsoft
61 Overall Score
vs
ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" G615LP-XS97 Gray 2025
ASUS
76 Overall Score
Scores
Creator
Gaming
Developer
Entertainment
Compact
Business
Student
Ai Llm
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 11 | ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" G615LP-XS97 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 10 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | — | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.8" | 16" |
| Resolution | — | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 600 nits★ | 500 nits |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | — | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | USB-C 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | 1 x RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.34 kg★ | 2.65 kg |
| Battery | — | 90 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 11 Blue
- Strong cpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong portability (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong reliability (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average gpu (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average port selection (28th percentile)
ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" G615LP-XS97 Gray 2025
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 11 Blue0.061score per dollar
vs
ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" G615LP-XS97 Gray 20250.037score per dollar
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 11 Blue offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" G615LP-XS97
Scores 76 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 30 specs.
