ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
45Performance39.3
38.3Display41.6
54.3Battery45.9
44.2Portability51.4
7 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)4 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 45.2 to 43.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+8) and performance (+6). Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 39
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 46
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 100% higher charging: 240 W vs 120 W
- 55% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 58 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $2,399
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 51 vs 44
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 300 nits
- 13% higher Web browsing endurance: 9 h vs 8 h
- 10% lower weight: 1.98 kg vs 2.2 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+8% | 14.4 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (2.5K) | IPS (PixelSense Flow, touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2400x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 600 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H | Intel Core i7-13700H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (user-replaceable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650+8% | 2,450 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,800+11% | 11,500 |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+55% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 8 h | 9 h+13% |
| Charging | 240 W+100% | 120 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.98 kg+10% |
| Thickness | 22.4 mm | 22 mm+2% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base | Magnesium and aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 100W PD), 1x USB4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.1, microSDXC, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | None | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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