HIDevolution ASUS TUF 17″ (FX706HE-211.TM17-HID12) vs Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1T-00001)
Comparison summary
- Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ is hands-down winner for gaming while also being better priced.
- For performance Studio 2 has a lot better performing processor. It also contains more memory.
- ASUS TUF comes with Windows 11 and Studio 2 with Windows.
- For graphics performance Studio 2 has a lot better performing graphics card.
- Studio 2 has a higher resolution screen (2400 x 1600).
- ASUS TUF features a bigger display. For portability Studio 2 is lighter. Its also thinner and smaller in size.
- ASUS TUF has a bigger SSD.
HIDevolution ASUS TUF 17″ (FX706HE-211.TM17-HID12)
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1T-00001)
Compare specifications
| HIDevolution ASUS TUF 17″ (FX706HE-211.TM17-HID12) | 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 i5-11260H | Intel Core i7-13800H |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 16gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 3050 Ti | RTX 2000 Ada Generation |
| Screen size | |
| 17.3″ | 14.4″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | 2400 x 1600 (2400 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg) | 4.37 lbs (1.98 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.71 x 10.59 x 0.94 inches | 12.7 x 9.1 x 0.86 inches |
| (39.9 x 26.9 x 2.39 cm) | (32.26 x 23.11 x 2.18 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 16000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| July 9, 2025 | July 21, 2024 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $3,969.00 | $3,499.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $3,969.00 | $3,499.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
HIDevolution ASUS TUF 17″ (FX706HE-211.TM17-HID12)
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1T-00001)
Compare HIDevolution ASUS TUF 17″ / Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ vs other gaming laptops:
HIDevolution ASUS TUF 17″ (FX706HE-211.TM17-HID12) summary
HIDevolution ASUS TUF is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2025. It doesn't have the best Intel processor and also less RAM than competitors for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics card that is poor for gaming. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 30% of the games published this year. The 16000gb SSD storage is an excellent amount. Only Full HD resolution is subpar for the 17″ 144 Hz screen. It is portable at only 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg).
HIDevolution ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HE 17.3" FHD 144Hz, 2.6 GHz i5-11260H, RTX 3050 Ti, 16 GB 3200MHz RAM, 16 TB PCIe SSD
Intel Core 11th Generation Tiger Lake i5-11260H 6 Core - 12 Thread Processor, 2.6 GHz (Max Turbo Frequency 4.4 GHz), 12 MB Smart Cache with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti w/ 4 GB GDDR6
HIDevolution upgrades the 17.3" FHD (1920 x 1080) 144Hz, Adaptive Sync, Energy-Efficient LED Backlight Display Gaming Laptop with stocked Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut CPU by adding Gelid GC Extreme on GPU for improved performance and optimal system temperature
HIDevolution installed PCIe based storage--16 TB (2 x 8 TB) M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD--ensures that you experience the fastest boot up & load times
Installed by HIDevolution--16 GB (2 x 8 GB) of fast DDR4 3200MHz dual channel system memory (Speeds subject to system capability)--run memory hungry applications and multitask with ease
HIDevolution Promise: Authorized ASUS Build to Order Dealer, thorough quality testing, a 1 Year Warranty, and access to our expert support staff. Contact us for more customization options. Free Windows 11 Upgrade eligible device.
ASIN: B09CDYHQ66
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