Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business vs. ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business and ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable business option

solid build quality

convenient fingerprint reader

good everyday performance

limited port selection

average battery life

no backlit keyboard

mediocre display resolution

ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile convertible design

powerful gaming performance

high-quality qhd display

innovative cooling system

lightweight and portable

expensive price point

limited battery life

average webcam quality

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business and ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business vs. ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.82 cm x 20.62 cm x 1.57 cm 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.94 cm
Weight 1.127 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate -
Colour Platinum Eclipse grey
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 16"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology - Mini LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1536 x 1024 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Pixel Density (ppi) 148 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness - 1100 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features PixelSense Anti-glare, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, FreeSync Premium Pro Technology, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
RAM 4 GB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) NVIDIA Optimus, MUX Switch
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Omnisonic speakers Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 39 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C
USB
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
External PCI Express
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features - System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
Repairability Index - 7.1 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - M5039W
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