ASUS ROG Strix G18 vs Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001)
Comparison summary
- ASUS ROG Strix G18 is a winner for gaming while also being better priced.
- For performance ROG Strix G18 has a lot better performing processor. It also contains more memory.
- ROG Strix G18 comes with Windows 11 Pro and Studio 2 with Windows.
- For graphics performance ROG Strix G18 has a lot better performing graphics card.
- ROG Strix G18 has a higher resolution screen (WQXGA).
- ROG Strix G18 features a bigger display. For portability Studio 2 is lighter. Its also slimmer and more compact in size.
- ROG Strix G18 has a bigger SSD.
ASUS ROG Strix G18
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001)
Compare specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix G18 | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i7-13800H |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 4050 |
| Screen size | |
| 18″ | 14.4″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) | 2400 x 1600 (2400 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 7.54 lbs (3.42 kg) | 4.37 lbs (1.98 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.71 x 11.73 x 0.93 inches | 12.7 x 9.1 x 0.87 inches |
| (39.9 x 29.79 x 2.36 cm) | (32.26 x 23.11 x 2.21 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Pro | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 4000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| September 20, 2025 | March 29, 2024 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $3,119.00 | $3,699.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $3,119.00 | $3,699.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
ASUS ROG Strix G18
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001)
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ASUS ROG Strix G18 summary
ASUS ROG Strix G18 is an impressive value gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2025. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card which is excellent well-suited for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a very good Intel CPU and a decent amount of RAM for its price. WQXGA resolution is very good for the 18-inch 240 Hz display. The 4000gb SSD storage is a great amount. It is quite heavy at 7.54 lbs (3.42 kg).
ASUS ROG Strix G18 Gaming Laptop, Intel Ultra 9-275HX, 64 GB DDR5 RAM, 4 TB PCIe SSD, 18" 2.5K (2560x1600) Display, Nvidia G-Force RTX 5060, Backlit Chiclet 4-Zone RGB Keyboard, W11 Pro, Eclipse Gray
【Instant Gratification】CUTTING-EDGE PERFORMANCE – Experience next-level performance with Windows 11, an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Processor, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and featuring DLSS 4 and Max-Q technologies.
【Processor & Operating System】Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX 2.7 GHz (36MB Cache, up to 5.4 GHz, 24 cores, 24 Threads) & Windows 11 Pro
【Display】ROG Nebula Display; 18" 2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 16:10 aspect ratio; 500nits, 240Hz refresh rate
【Graphics】NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU 8GB DDR7
【Tech Specs】1x RJ45 LAN port (left), 1x Thunderbolt 4 with support for DisplayPort / power delivery (left), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for DisplayPort / power delivery / G-SYNC (left), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (2x right, 1x left), 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL (left), Wi-Fi 7(802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2 + Bluetooth 5.4
ASIN: B0FN46F5R1
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001) summary
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2024. It doesn't have the best Intel CPU plus also less memory than the competition for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card which is lackluster 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. Only 2400 x 1600 resolution is weak for the 14-inch 120 Hz screen. The 1000gb SSD storage is okay leaves room for improvement. It is quite heavy at 4.37 lbs (1.98 kg).
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 14.4" Tablet 2-in-1 Laptop 120 Hz Intel Core i7-13800H 32GB RAM 1TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Platinum
With 32 GB of memory, users can run many programs without losing 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 GeForce RTX 4050 6 GB discrete graphic card provides excellent ability in a variety of multimedia applications and user experiences
ASIN: B0CW227NTH