2021 ROG Strix G15 vs. Surface Laptop Go 2: Full specs comparison
We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the 2021 ROG Strix G15 and Surface Laptop Go 2 models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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2021 ROG Strix G15 Pros
Reasons that 2021 ROG Strix G15 is better than Surface Laptop Go 2.
AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX inside 2021 ROG Strix G15 has a 92% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i5-1135G7 inside Surface Laptop Go 2.
The 2021 ROG Strix G15 supports a larger memory capacity than the Surface Laptop Go 2. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Surface Laptop Go 2.
The 2021 ROG Strix G15 comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the Surface Laptop Go 2 since it has onboard memory.
| Memory | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | Surface Laptop Go 2 |
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| Slots | x2 | Onboard |
| Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
The 2021 ROG Strix G15 has a 15.6-inch screen size 25% larger than the 12.45-inch Surface Laptop Go 2.
The 2021 ROG Strix G15 has more ports and slots count than the Surface Laptop Go 2. It has eight versus four amount of ports and slots on the Surface Laptop Go 2.
| Ports | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | Surface Laptop Go 2 |
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| HDMI | Yes | No |
| headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
| power port | Yes | No |
| RJ-45 | Yes | No |
| Surface Connect | No | Yes |
| USB-A | Yes x3 | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Total | 8 | 4 |
The 2021 ROG Strix G15 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the Surface Laptop Go 2. It has six versus three commonly used ports and slots on the Surface Laptop Go 2.
| Ports | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | Surface Laptop Go 2 |
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| headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
| USB-A | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI | Yes | No |
| power port | Yes | No |
| RJ-45 | Yes | No |
Surface Laptop Go 2 Pros
Reasons that Surface Laptop Go 2 is better than 2021 ROG Strix G15.
2022 vs. 2021
Surface Laptop Go 2 supports a faster memory speed than the 2021 ROG Strix G15. It supports up to 4267MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the 2021 ROG Strix G15.
Surface Laptop Go 2 weighed 2.48 pounds, 47% lighter than the 4.63 pounds 2021 ROG Strix G15.
| Weight | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | Surface Laptop Go 2 |
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| Pound | 4.63 lbs. | 2.48 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 2.10 kg | 1.12 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | Surface Laptop Go 2 |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Release Date | Announced on January 13, 2021 (CES 2021) |
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Exterior | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | Surface Laptop Go 2 |
| Size Comparison | 2021 ROG Strix G15Surface Laptop Go 2 | |
| Dimensions | 13.94 x 10.20 x 0.89 - 1.07” (354 x 259 x 22.6 ~ 27.2 mm) | 10.95” x 8.12” x 0.62” (278.18mm x 206.2 mm x 15.7 mm) |
| Weight | 4.63 lbs (2.10 kg) | 2.48 lbs. (1,127 g) |
| Colors | Original Black Eclipse Gray Electro Punk | Sage Ice Blue Sandstone Platium |
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Display | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | Surface Laptop Go 2 |
| Size | 15.6 Inches | 12.45 Inches |
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Ports | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | Surface Laptop Go 2 |
 Left (3)
Back (5)
|  Left (3)
Right (1)
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Internal Specs | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | Surface Laptop Go 2 |
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| Memory | 16GB 32GB Dual-Channel DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM.2 x SODIMM slots | 4GB 8GB 16GB 4267 MHz LPDDR4X RAM |
| Discrete Graphics |
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| Storage | 512GB 1TB 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0.2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0. | 128 GB 256 GB SSD |
| Fans Number | - | 1 |
Connectivity | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | Surface Laptop Go 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) 2x2 multi-antenna | Wi-Fi 6: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax compatible. |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth Wireless 5.1 technology |
| Ethernet | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | - |
Battery | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | Surface Laptop Go 2 |
| Size | 56Wh 90Wh 4-cell lithium-ion battery. | 41 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 12 hours of video playback. | Up to 13.5 hours of typical device usage |
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Software | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | Surface Laptop Go 2 |
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| Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate GameVisual Aura Creator Scenario Profiles | Consumer
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Camera & Audio | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | Surface Laptop Go 2 |
| Camera | No Built-in camera. | 720p HD f2.0 front-facing video camera |
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Misc | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | Surface Laptop Go 2 |
| Inking | - | Not Support |
| Sensors | - |
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| Security | - | Consumer
Note Surface Laptop Go 2 i5/4GB/128 GB does not include Fingerprint Power Button. Commercial
Note Surface Laptop Go 2 i5/4GB/128 GB does not include Fingerprint Power Button. |
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Key Features | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | Surface Laptop Go 2 |
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