ASUS TUF 16″ (FA608UMI-NB73) vs Microsoft Surface Pro 13″ (EP2-73249)
Comparison summary
- Pro is the better value option.
- For performance ASUS TUF 16″ has a lot better performing processor.
- TUF features a bigger display. For portability Pro is lighter. Its also slimmer and more compact in size.
ASUS TUF 16″ (FA608UMI-NB73)
Microsoft Surface Pro 13″ (EP2-73249)
Compare specifications
| ASUS TUF 16″ (FA608UMI-NB73) | Microsoft Surface Pro 13″ (EP2-73249) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 260 | Snapdragon X Plus - X1P42100 - Qualcomm Oryon |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 16gb | 16gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | - |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 13″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels) | - |
| Weight | |
| 8.5 lbs (3.86 kg) | 1.97 lbs (0.89 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.94 x 10.59 x 1.01 inches | 12.07 x 8.98 x 1.97 inches |
| (35.41 x 26.9 x 2.57 cm) | (30.66 x 22.81 x 5 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
| Hard drives | |
| 500gb SSD | 500gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| October 1, 2026 | June 23, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $1,619.99 | $1,592.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $1,619.99 | $1,592.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
ASUS TUF 16″ (FA608UMI-NB73)
Microsoft Surface Pro 13″ (EP2-73249)
Compare ASUS TUF 16″ / Microsoft Surface Pro 13″ vs other touchscreen laptops:
ASUS TUF 16″ (FA608UMI-NB73) summary
ASUS TUF is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card that is decent for gaming. You can run 70% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a remarkable AMD processor, but not as much memory for its price. WUXGA resolution is decent for the 16″ 144 Hz screen. The 500gb SSD storage is not as much as competitors. It is quite hefty at 8.5 lbs (3.86 kg).
ASUS TUF Gaming - 16.0" WUXGA 144 Hz - AMD Ryzen 7 260 - GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU - 16GB Memory DDR5 5600-512GB PCIe SSD - Windows 11 Home (FA608UMI-NB73)
GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
16GB Memory / 512GB PCIe SSD
16.0" 1920 x 1200 Non-Touch Screen
13.94" x 10.59" x 0.70"-1.01"
ASIN: B0HLN3SJP4
Microsoft Surface Pro 13″ (EP2-73249) summary
Microsoft Surface Pro is a fair value compact Windows 2-in-1 laptop released in 2026. It is very portable at only 1.97 lbs (0.89 kg) for a 13″ laptop. The laptop doesn't have the best Snapdragon processor plus also less RAM overall for its price. The 500gb SSD storage is less than average.
Microsoft Surface Pro (2026), 13-inch 2-in-1 Laptop, Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus Processor, Touchscreen Display, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Storage, Windows 11 Copilot+ PC Built for AI, Platinum
Brilliant LCD Display – The 13" PixelSense touchscreen[1], with LCD and enriched HDR[2] tech, unveils crisper whites, darker blacks, and colors so richly saturated bringing vivid life into every frame – perfect for work, school, streaming and creative tasks.
Up to 15.5hours of battery life[3] - The new Surface Pro is designed for long days, late nights and everything in between.
Productivity. All Day. Every Day. – Built with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10 Core) processors, Surface Pro delivers fast, responsive performance with built-in AI acceleration—so you can handle everything from everyday tasks to demanding workloads with ease.
The ports you need – Charge on-the-go, transfer data fast, or create the ultimate desktop set up with two USB-C / USB4[4] ports.
Built-in AI Companion – Work smarter, create freely, and communicate with confidence—Copilot[5] on Windows 11 is always there to help.
Perfect Match – Designed in premium Alcantara fabric with two color options[6], the Surface Pro 13-inch Flex Keyboard[7] is the perfect match for your Surface Pro.
Designed to be a laptop or a tablet – The iconic built-in 165-degree fluid kickstand offers flexibility at any angle.
Laptop flexibility in one powerful tablet – Transform Surface Pro into a full thin and light Windows laptop with the Surface Pro 13-inch Flex Keyboard[7], offering a comfortable typing and touchpad experience.
ASIN: B0GW9HT856