ASUS TUF 18″ (90NR0NN1) vs Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1T-00001)
Comparison summary
- TUF is the better value option.
- For performance TUF has a bit better performing processor. It also has more memory.
- TUF comes with Windows 11 Pro and Studio 2 with Windows.
- For graphics performance TUF has a better graphics card.
- Studio 2 has a higher resolution screen (2400 x 1600).
- TUF features a bigger display. For carrying Studio 2 is lighter. Its also slimmer and more compact in size.
- TUF has a bigger SSD.
ASUS TUF 18″ (90NR0NN1)
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1T-00001)
Compare specifications
| ASUS TUF 18″ (90NR0NN1) | 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 | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 260 | 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 5060 | RTX 2000 Ada Generation |
| Screen size | |
| 18″ | 14.4″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels) | 2400 x 1600 (2400 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg) | 4.37 lbs (1.98 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.71 x 11.14 x 1.05 inches | 12.7 x 9.1 x 0.86 inches |
| (39.9 x 28.3 x 2.67 cm) | (32.26 x 23.11 x 2.18 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Pro | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 8000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| July 15, 2026 | July 21, 2024 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $3,019.00 | $3,499.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $3,019.00 | $3,499.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
ASUS TUF 18″ (90NR0NN1)
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1T-00001)
Compare ASUS TUF 18″ / Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ vs other gaming laptops:
ASUS TUF 18″ (90NR0NN1) summary
ASUS TUF is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It doesn't come with the top AMD CPU, but enough memory for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5060 video card which is poor for playing games. You can run 70% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Your 8000gb SSD storage is an outstanding amount. Just WUXGA resolution is unimpressive for the 18″ 144 Hz IPS screen. It is lightweight at only 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg).
ASUS 2025 TUF Gaming A18 18” WUXGA 144Hz IPS Laptop 8-Core AMD Ryzen 7 260 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 64GB DDR5 8TB NVMe SSD WiFi AX RJ-45 BT Webcam HDMI2.1 RGB Backlit KB Windows 11 Pro w/RE USB
[Powerful Performance with AMD Ryzen 7 260] Powerhouse AMD Ryzen 7 260 8-Core (Base Frequency 3.8 GHz, Up to 5.1 GHz with AMD Turbo Core Technology,16 MB AMD L3 cache, 8 cores (P + E), 16 threads)
[Customization] Seal is opened for Hardware/Software upgrade only to enhance performance. Upgraded to 64GB DDR5 SDRAM 5600 MHz, 8TB PCI-E NVMe Solid State Drive, No Built-in Optical Drive
[Display and Graphics] Brilliant 18" LED-backlit WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS 300 nits Anti-glare, 100% sRGB, G-Sync, 144Hz, Thin Bezel LCD Display powered by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7, 1080p + IR Camera and integrated digital microphone
[Connectivity] Realtek Wi-Fi 6E (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.3,10/100/1000Mbps LAN; 1 x USB-C (DisplayPort 1.4), 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.4 and G-Sync and 10Gbps), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x HDMI v2.1, 1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack; 1 x RJ-45 LAN, 1 x Coaxial plug Power Jack
[Rock eDigital Feature] Windows 11 Pro; Fullsize Single-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard with Numpad; Dolby AtmosSpeakers; 90Whr 4-cell lithium-ion battery; 15.71 x 11.14 x 1.05 inches, 5.73 lbs; Jaeger Gray; 240W AC Adapter, free Rock eDigital 32GB USB Drive
ASIN: B0G6ZGNV91
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