Comparison of Gigabyte AORUS Master 16 GEN 2 (AORUS MASTER 16 6ZJM6USE65SH) vs Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z2F-00001)
Comparison of Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z2F-00001) vs Gigabyte AORUS Master 16 GEN 2 (AORUS MASTER 16 6ZJM6USE65SH)

Gigabyte AORUS Master 16 GEN 2 (AORUS MASTER 16 6ZJM6USE65SH) vs Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z2F-00001)

Comparison summary

  • Studio 2 is the better value option.
  • For performance Gigabyte AORUS Master 16 GEN 2 has a lot better performing processor. Studio 2 offers more memory.
  • AORUS Master 16 GEN 2 comes with Windows 11 and Studio 2 with Windows.
  • For graphics performance AORUS Master 16 GEN 2 has a lot superior graphics card.
  • AORUS Master 16 GEN 2 has a higher resolution screen (WQXGA).
  • For carrying Studio 2 is lighter. Its also slimmer and more compact in size.
  • AORUS Master 16 GEN 2 has a bigger SSD.
Compare technical specifications of Gigabyte AORUS Master 16 GEN 2 (AORUS MASTER 16 6ZJM6USE65SH)
Compare technical specifications of Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z2F-00001)

Gigabyte AORUS Master 16 GEN 2 (AORUS MASTER 16 6ZJM6USE65SH)

Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z2F-00001)

2026 modelAMD CPUHigh resolution
2024 model2-in-1 laptopTouchscreeni7 CPUHigh resolution

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Gigabyte AORUS Master 16 GEN 2 (AORUS MASTER 16 6ZJM6USE65SH)Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z2F-00001)
Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs.
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AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3DIntel Core i7-13800H
Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop.
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32gb64gb
Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs.
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GeForce RTX 5090GeForce RTX 4060
Screen size
-14.4″
Screen resolution
WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels)2400 x 1600 (2400 x 1600 pixels)
Weight
5.07 lbs (2.3 kg)4.37 lbs (1.98 kg)
Size (length x width x height)
14.06 x 10.05 x 0.96 inches12.7 x 9.1 x 0.87 inches
(35.71 x 25.53 x 2.44 cm)(32.26 x 23.11 x 2.21 cm)
Operating system (OS)
Windows 11Windows
Hard drives
2000gb SSD1000gb SSD
Release date
June 12, 2026April 16, 2024
Amazon.com List Price
$4,899.99$4,199.99
Amazon.com Lowest New Price
$4,899.99$4,199.99
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Laptop Dimensions

Gigabyte AORUS Master 16 GEN 2 (AORUS MASTER 16 6ZJM6USE65SH)

14.06 in
35.71 cm
10.05 in
25.53 cm
Thickness: 0.96 in (2.44 cm)

Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z2F-00001)

12.7 in
32.26 cm
9.1 in
23.11 cm
Thickness: 0.87 in (2.21 cm)

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16″
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Gigabyte AORUS Master 16 GEN 2 (AORUS MASTER 16 6ZJM6USE65SH) viewed from another angle
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z2F-00001) viewed from another angle

Gigabyte AORUS Master 16 GEN 2 (AORUS MASTER 16 6ZJM6USE65SH) summary

Microsoft Surface Studio 2 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2024. It doesn't come with the top Intel processor, but enough RAM for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card that is mediocre well-suited for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Only 2400 x 1600 resolution is subpar for the 14-inch monitor. Your 1000gb SSD storage is fine but could be higher. It is quite on the heavier side at 4.37 lbs (1.98 kg).

GIGABYTE - AORUS Master 16 GEN 2 Gaming Laptop - 240Hz 2560x1600 WQXGA - NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU - AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D - 2TB SSD - 32GB DDR5 RAM - Win11 Home AD - 5-Degree Black

GIGABYTE GiMATE as Your Smart AI Mate — Introducing GiMATE, your smart AI Mate that transforms how you interact with technology. GiMATE creates an intelligent interface that truly understands your needs. Control is now more intuitive, more intelligent, and more personal.

Game and Create with Win11 Home AD — With Win11 Home AD, AORUS MASTER 16 brings it all together in one place and gives you everything you need to stay ahead — game, create, and boost your productivity with confidence.

AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D (128MB cache, up to 5.4GHz, 16 cores, 32 threads) Processor — Featuring the latest Zen 5 architecture and 3D V-Cache Technology, AORUS MASTER 16 delivers desktop-tier performance on the go, faster rendering, significant FPS uplift in top games, and up to 15% faster results in demanding productivity workloads.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU Laptop GPU — Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU unleashes advanced AI performance with next-generation graphics capabilities. Running up to 175W Max TGP within a 230W total system power capacity, the RTX 50 Series delivers game-changing neural rendering with DLSS 4, cinematic ray tracing, ultra-responsive gameplay with NVIDIA Reflex, and creator-class acceleration through NVIDIA Studio. All this power is optimized by Max-Q technologies for exceptional efficiency and battery life.

WINDFORCE Infinity EX Cooling with 230W Total Thermal Power — AORUS MASTER 16 features a large vapor chamber, 160-blade Frost Fan 2.0 for efficient heat dissipation, and 3D VortX air-channeling to maximize heat exchange. Noise-cancelling acoustic diffusers reduce fan sound, a dedicated Cy Touch keyboard zone keeps the main control area cooling, and GiMATE AI Cooling ensures a 0dB ambient experience during low workloads.

ASIN: B0H4NKX21Q

Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z2F-00001) summary

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 - 64 GB - 1 TB SSD - English, French Keyboard

Intel Core i7 2.50 GHz processor provides lightning fast speed and peak performance for the toughest of tasks and games

With 64 GB LPDDR5X 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 4060 8 GB discrete graphic card provides excellent ability in a variety of multimedia applications and user experiences

ASIN: B0CW1ZZT9K

Gigabyte AORUS Master 16 GEN 2
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″