Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 vs. AORUS 15

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 and AORUS 15. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Review

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

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

stylish design

solid build quality

good everyday performance

limited hardware upgrades

average battery life

no backlit keyboard

modest display resolution

AORUS 15 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 15 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

efficient cooling system

good audio quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 and AORUS 15
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 vs. AORUS 15 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 AORUS 15
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.82 cm x 20.62 cm x 1.57 cm 36.1 cm x 24.6 cm x 2.44 cm
Weight 1.127 kg 2.4 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate -
Colour Platinum -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 AORUS 15
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1536 x 1024 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 148 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 -
Features PixelSense Anti-glare, IGZO technology
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 AORUS 15
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB -
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features - Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 AORUS 15
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 AORUS 15
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
Secondary Storage - 2 TB HDD SATA
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 AORUS 15
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features Omnisonic speakers Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 AORUS 15
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Killer Wireless-AC 1550
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 AORUS 15
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 62 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 AORUS 15
Output 39 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 AORUS 15
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 AORUS 15
Interfaces USB-C
USB
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.3 Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 AORUS 15
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 10
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 AORUS 15
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - XA
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