Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Black 2026
Microsoft
77 Overall Score
vs
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G615 Eclipse Gray 2025
ASUS
73 Overall Score
Scores
Compact
Creator
Gaming
Student
Business
Entertainment
Developer
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition | ASUS ROG Strix 16" G615 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 | Intel Core i5 13450HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 12★ | 10 |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 20 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Integrated Qualcomm Adreno Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.8" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2304 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 600 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 FRL |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | — | RJ45 LAN port |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.34 kg★ | 2.65 kg |
| Battery | 54 Wh | 90 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Black 2026
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong compact (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong screen (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong storage (81th percentile)81th %ile
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G615 Eclipse Gray 2025
- Strong port (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (81th percentile)81th %ile
- Strong gpu (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong cpu (77th percentile)
- Below average compact (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Black 20260.001score per dollar
vs
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G615 Eclipse Gray 20250.002score per dollar
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G615 Eclipse Gray 2025 offers 2.0x better value for money
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Black 2026
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G615 Eclipse Gray 2025
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition
Scores 77 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 30 specs.
