Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Black 2026
Microsoft
77 Overall Score
vs
ASUS TUF Gaming 16" A16 Off Black 2024
ASUS
68 Overall Score
Scores
Compact
Student
Business
Creator
Entertainment
Gaming
Developer
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition | ASUS TUF Gaming 16" A16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 12★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Integrated Qualcomm Adreno Graphics | AMD Radeon RX 7700S★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| 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 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | USB4 | — |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.34 kg★ | 2.20 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 TUF Gaming 16" A16 Off Black 2024
- Strong storage (81th percentile)81th %ile
- Strong gpu (78th percentile)
- Strong port (78th percentile)
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average compact (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32th percentile)
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Black 20260.001score per dollar
vs
ASUS TUF Gaming 16" A16 Off Black 20240.002score per dollar
ASUS TUF Gaming 16" A16 Off Black 2024 offers 2.0x better value for money
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Black 2026
ASUS TUF Gaming 16" A16 Off Black 2024
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition
Scores 77 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 30 specs.
