ASUS G532LWS-XS96 15″ vs Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1T-00001)
Comparison summary
- ASUS G532LWS-XS96 15″ is quite a winner for gaming and a better deal.
- For performance Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ has a lot better processor. It also has more memory.
- These two differ in their operating systems: G532LWS-XS96 runs Windows 10 Pro while Studio 2 runs Windows.
- When it comes to graphics G532LWS-XS96 has a better graphics card.
- Studio 2 features a higher resolution screen (2400 x 1600).
- G532LWS-XS96 offers a larger screen. For carrying Studio 2 is lighter.
ASUS G532LWS-XS96 15″
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1T-00001)
Compare specifications
| ASUS G532LWS-XS96 15″ | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1T-00001) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core i9-10980HK | Intel Core i7-13800H |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 16gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | RTX 2000 Ada Generation |
| Screen size | |
| 15.6″ | 14.4″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | 2400 x 1600 (2400 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5.7 lbs (2.59 kg) | 4.37 lbs (1.98 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 12.7 x 9.1 x 0.86 inches | |
| (32.26 x 23.11 x 2.18 cm) | |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 10 Pro | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| December 27, 2020 | July 21, 2024 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $3,499.00 | $3,749.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $3,499.00 | $3,749.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Compare ASUS G532LWS-XS96 15″ / Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ vs other touchscreen laptops:
ASUS G532LWS-XS96 15″ summary
ASUS G532LWS-XS96 is a gaming laptop with Windows 10 Pro. It doesn't come with the top Intel processor plus also less RAM than the competition for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER graphics card that is not the best for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Only Full HD resolution is not the best for the 15-inch screen. Your 1000gb SSD storage is ok but could be higher. It is quite on the heavier side at 5.7 lbs (2.59 kg).
ASUS G532LWS-XS96 15.6 inch Intel Core i9-10980HK 2.4GHz/ 16GB DDR4/ 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD/RTX 2070 Super/ USB3.2/ Windows 10 Pro Notebook (ROG Strix Scar Black)
Color: ROG Strix Scar Black
Touch Screen: No Touch Screen
Display: 15.6" Full HD 16:9 (1920 x 1080); 300Hz; 3ms; 300nits; NTSC: 72%; Anti-Glare display; Wide View
Processor: Intel Core i9-10980HK 2.4GHz (Turbo up to 5.3 GHz)
MB Chipset: Mobile Intel HM470 Express Chipsets
ASIN: B086X5HK65
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1T-00001) summary
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2024. It doesn't come with the top Intel processor and also less RAM than the competition for its price. The laptop has the RTX 2000 Ada Generation video card that is subpar great for playing games. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 60% of the games published this year. Just 2400 x 1600 resolution is poor for the 14″ display. Your 1000gb SSD storage is decent leaves room for improvement. It is quite bulky at 4.37 lbs (1.98 kg).
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 14.4" Touchscreen Convertible (Floating Slider) 2 in 1 Notebook - Intel Core i7 13th Gen i7-13800H - Intel Evo Platform - 32 GB - 1 TB SSD - English Keyboard
With 32 GB of memory, runs as many programs as you want without losing the execution
The 14.4" 2400 x 1600 screen provides a great movie watching experience
1 TB total SSD capacity for spacious storage with much faster data transfer speed than standard hard drives
18 Hours battery run time helps you stay unwired and work longer non-stop
NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation 8 GB discrete graphic card provides excellent ability in a variety of multimedia applications and user experiences
ASIN: B0CW1ZVGR9