Gigabyte Aorus 17″ (9RX7LBSFIDJA41US001) vs Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001)
Comparison summary
- Gigabyte Aorus 17″ is a winner for gaming as well as a better price.
- For performance Aorus has a bit better performing processor. It also offers more memory.
- Aorus comes with Windows 11 Home and Studio 2 with Windows.
- For graphics performance Aorus has a lot superior graphics card.
- Aorus features a bigger display. For portability Studio 2 is lighter and smaller in size.
- Aorus has a bigger SSD.
Gigabyte Aorus 17″ (9RX7LBSFIDJA41US001)
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001)
Compare specifications
| Gigabyte Aorus 17″ (9RX7LBSFIDJA41US001) | 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 i7-13700H | 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 4070 | 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 | |
| 6.19 lbs (2.81 kg) | 4.37 lbs (1.98 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.71 x 11.11 x 0.89 inches | 12.7 x 9.1 x 0.87 inches |
| (39.9 x 28.22 x 2.26 cm) | (32.26 x 23.11 x 2.21 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 8000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| April 14, 2026 | March 29, 2024 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $3,169.00 | $3,699.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $3,169.00 | $3,499.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
Gigabyte Aorus 17″ (9RX7LBSFIDJA41US001)
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001)
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Gigabyte Aorus 17″ (9RX7LBSFIDJA41US001) summary
Gigabyte Aorus is a great value Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card that is impressive for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop doesn't have the best Intel processor, however enough RAM for its price. The 8000gb SSD storage is a very good amount. Quad HD resolution is ok for the 17″ 240 Hz display. It is light at only 6.19 lbs (2.81 kg).
GIGABYTE Aorus Laptop, 14-Core Intel Core i7-13700H, 17.3" WQHD 240Hz Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, 64GB DDR5 8TB SSD, Three-Zone RGB Keyboard, Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 6E, Win11 Home
(Memory Disk and System): 64GB 5600 MHz DDR5 SDRAM, 8TB PCI-E NVMe M.2 SSD for Storage, Pre-install Windows 11 Home
(CPU): Intel Core i7-13700H 14-Core Processor (Up to 5.0 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 24 MB Intel Smart cache, 14 Cores: 6 Performance Cores + 8 Efficient Cores, 20 Threads)
(Screen and Graphics): Brilliant 17.3" WQHD (2560 x 1440) 240 Hz 300 nits Anti-glare 100% sRGB, TÜV Rheinland-certifiedDisplay powered by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6
(Connection and Others):Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.2, Three-Zone RGB Keyboard with Numpad; 1080p FHD + IR Camera; 99Whr 4-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery (up to 6 hours battery life); 15.7" x 11.1" x 0.86" inches, 6.17 lbs; Black; 240W AC Adapter; 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive x 1
(Ports and Slots): 1 x USB Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps Type-C support Power Delivery through USB Type-C, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support 10Gbps, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A support 10Gbps, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A support 5Gbps, 1 x RJ-45, 1 x HDMI v2.1, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
ASIN: B0GX6C2T7X
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