ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition)
VS
58.3Performance38.7
55.5Display29.8
86.7Battery94.7
58.5Portability80.1
6 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6051 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 56.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+26) and performance (+20). Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 39
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 30
- 700% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 256 GB
- 433% higher charging: 240 W vs 45 W
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition)
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 87
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 59
- 37% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.95 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,200 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+23% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (6-core) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+700% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | UFS (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885Top 36% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183Top 29% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | — |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | 240 W+433% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.23 kg+37% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+1% | 17.5 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio | 2x USB-C/USB 3.2, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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