Gigabyte Aorus 17″ (9RX7LBSFIDJA41US001) vs Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1T-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 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″ (Z1T-00001)
Compare specifications
| Gigabyte Aorus 17″ (9RX7LBSFIDJA41US001) | 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 | |
| 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 | RTX 2000 Ada Generation |
| 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 11.12 x 0.87 inches | 12.7 x 9.1 x 0.86 inches |
| (39.9 x 28.24 x 2.21 cm) | (32.26 x 23.11 x 2.18 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 8000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| April 14, 2026 | July 21, 2024 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $3,219.00 | $3,499.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $3,219.00 | $3,499.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
Gigabyte Aorus 17″ (9RX7LBSFIDJA41US001)
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1T-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 17.3" 240Hz WQHD (2560x1440) Laptop New | Intel i7-13700H 14-Core | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | Three-Zone RGB Keyboard | Thunderbolt 4 | Wi-Fi 6E | 64GB DDR5 8TB SSD | Win11 Pro
13th Generation 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 + 8 Efficient, 20 Threads)
Upgraded to 64GB DDR5 SDRAM 5600 MHz, 8TB PCI-E NVMe Solid State Drive for Storage.
Stunning 17.3" WQHD (2560 x 1440) 300 nits Anti-glare, 100% sRGB, TÜV Rheinland-certified, 240Hz , Thin Bezel LCD Display powered by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 with 8GB GDDR6
1x USB Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps Type-C support Power Delivery through USB Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support 10Gbps, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A support 10Gbps, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A support 5Gbps, 1x RJ-45, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Headphone and microphone combo jack
Full-Size Three-Zone RGB Keyboard with Numpad; Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.2; 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, 1 x Kailone Tech 32GB USB Drive included
ASIN: B0GX6CYK2B
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