Microsoft Surface Laptop SE vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop SE and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC). 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 SE Review

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

affordable price

lightweight design

integrated with windows 11

good battery life

simple user interface

limited storage capacity

basic display quality

minimal connectivity options

lower performance levels

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 SE and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop SE vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.37 cm x 19.305 cm x 1.758 cm 35.4 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.59 cm
Weight 1.1124 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Glacier Eclipse grey
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 15.6" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 135 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
CPU Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 6800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB -
Features Intel Burst Technology -
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
RAM 4 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 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 SE ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 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 -
Resolution 1 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Interfaces USB-C
USB
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 SE ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 SE Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 for Education (requires licence or subscription) Armoury Crate, GameVisual, Aura Creator, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 month trial), Scenario Profiles
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Hall sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Bulk packaging System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar, Arc Flow Fans
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - HN088W
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