Gigabyte AORUS 15″ (15-X9-RT4BD) vs Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001)
Comparison summary
- Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ is quite a better laptop for gaming.
- For performance Studio 2 has a lot better processor. Gigabyte AORUS 15″ contains more memory.
- These two differ in their operating systems: AORUS runs Windows 10 Pro while Studio 2 runs Windows.
- When it comes to graphics Studio 2 has a better performing graphics card.
- Studio 2 features a higher resolution screen (2400 x 1600).
- AORUS offers a larger screen. For portability Studio 2 is lighter. Its also thinner and smaller in size.
- AORUS has more HDD storage.
Gigabyte AORUS 15″ (15-X9-RT4BD)
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001)
Compare specifications
| Gigabyte AORUS 15″ (15-X9-RT4BD) | 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 i7-8750H | 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 2070 | GeForce RTX 4050 |
| Screen size | |
| 15.6″ | 14.4″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | 2400 x 1600 (2400 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5.29 lbs (2.4 kg) | 4.37 lbs (1.98 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.21 x 9.68 x 0.96 inches | 12.7 x 9.1 x 0.87 inches |
| (36.09 x 24.59 x 2.44 cm) | (32.26 x 23.11 x 2.21 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 10 Pro | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD, 2000gb HDD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| March 13, 2020 | March 29, 2024 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $3,499.00 | $3,699.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $3,499.00 | $3,499.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
Gigabyte AORUS 15″ (15-X9-RT4BD)
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001)
Compare Gigabyte AORUS 15″ / Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ vs other gaming laptops:
Gigabyte AORUS 15″ (15-X9-RT4BD) summary
Gigabyte AORUS is a gaming laptop with Windows 10 Pro. It doesn't have the best Intel processor, but enough memory for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 2070 graphics card that is mediocre great for gaming. You can play older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can run 40% of the games published this year. Only Full HD resolution is unremarkable for the 15-inch display. Gigabyte AORUS is quite hefty at 5.29 lbs (2.4 kg).
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
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