ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
49.3Performance39.3
55Display41.6
86.7Battery45.9
42.5Portability51.4
5 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)2 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 57.7 to 43.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+41) and display (+13). 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 A16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 39
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 46
- 133% higher charging: 280 W vs 120 W
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Stronger portability score: 51 vs 43
- 13% lower weight: 1.98 kg vs 2.27 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+11% | 14.4 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, G-Sync | IPS (PixelSense Flow, touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2400x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX | Intel Core i7-13700H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6, 140W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots, up to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (user-replaceable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,450Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,500Bottom 24% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+55% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 9 h |
| Charging | 280 W+133% | 120 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.27 kg | 1.98 kg+13% |
| Thickness | 22.1 mm | 22 mm |
| Material | — | Magnesium and aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, G-SYNC; one with power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.1, microSDXC, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | — | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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