Gigabyte AORUS 17X (AORUS 17X AZG-65US665SH) vs Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001)
Comparison summary
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X is quite a winner for gaming while also being better priced.
- For performance AORUS 17X has a lot better processor.
- These two differ in their operating systems: AORUS 17X runs Windows 11 Home while Studio 2 runs Windows.
- When it comes to graphics AORUS 17X has a lot better performing graphics card.
- AORUS 17X offers a larger screen. For portability Studio 2 is lighter and smaller in size.
- AORUS 17X offers more SSD storage.
Gigabyte AORUS 17X (AORUS 17X AZG-65US665SH)
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001)
Compare specifications
| Gigabyte AORUS 17X (AORUS 17X AZG-65US665SH) | 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 i9-14900HX | Intel Core i7-13800H |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 32gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | GeForce RTX 4050 |
| Screen size | |
| 17.3″ | 14.4″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels) | 2400 x 1600 (2400 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 6.17 lbs (2.8 kg) | 4.37 lbs (1.98 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.59 x 11.53 x 0.85 inches | 12.7 x 9.1 x 0.87 inches |
| (39.6 x 29.29 x 2.16 cm) | (32.26 x 23.11 x 2.21 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| February 6, 2024 | March 29, 2024 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $3,454.39 | $3,699.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $3,454.39 | $3,499.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
Gigabyte AORUS 17X (AORUS 17X AZG-65US665SH)
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001)
Compare Gigabyte AORUS 17X / Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ vs other gaming laptops:
Gigabyte AORUS 17X (AORUS 17X AZG-65US665SH) summary
Gigabyte AORUS 17X is a fairly priced Windows gaming laptop released in 2024. It has the GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card which is great great for gaming. You can play 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop doesn't have the best Intel CPU plus also less memory than competitors for its price. Quad HD resolution is decent for the 17-inch 120 Hz IPS monitor. The 2000gb SSD storage is acceptable. It is portable at only 6.17 lbs (2.8 kg).
GIGABYTE - AORUS 17X (2024) Gaming Laptop - 240Hz 2560x1440 QHD - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 - Intel i9-14900HX - 2TB SSD with 32GB DDR5 RAM - Windows 11 Home AD (AORUS 17X AZG-65US665SH)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR6
Intel Core i9-14900HX Processor 5.8 GHz
DDR5 Ready: DDR5 5600 16GB*2 (32GB), 2TB Storage (Gen4 M.2 SSD)
Cutting-Edge Display: 17.3" 16:9 IPS QHD 2560x1440, 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Certified
Next Gen Interface: Windows 11 Home AD, Intel Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth V5.2
Dynamic Audio: Dolby Atmos Audio Technology, Built-in Microphone, 2x 2.5W Speakers
IO: 1x Thunderbolt 4 (Supports Power Delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Mini DP 1.4 (120Hz), 3x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-A), 1x RJ45, 1x Audio Combo Jack, 1x DC In
ASIN: B0CV2VVTX4
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