Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC). 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 3 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable business option

responsive touchscreen display

fast charging support

stylish design

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average battery life

modest performance capabilities

ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

good audio quality

heavy and bulky

no webcam included

limited battery life

average color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm 35.4 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.59 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium -
Colour Platinum Eclipse grey
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 15.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 1536 x 1024 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 148 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 320 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour Anti-glare, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U AMD Ryzen 7 6800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB -
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA DLSS
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: Omnisonic speakers -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 39 Watt 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
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) Armoury Crate, GameVisual, Aura Creator, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 month trial), Scenario Profiles
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Fast charging System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar, Arc Flow Fans
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - HN088W
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