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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare ProArt P16 vs Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models ProArt P16 and Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch within the same category.

Reference model ⁦ASUS ProArt P16⁩

⁦ProArt P16⁩

ASUS

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Reference model ⁦Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch⁩

⁦Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch⁩

Microsoft

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦ProArt P16⁩ ⁦Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
General
Brand ASUS Microsoft
Product Family ProArt Surface Laptop
Model ⁦ProArt P16⁩ ⁦Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch⁩
Model Number ⁦H7606WW⁩ 2036
Part Number / SKU ⁦Surface_Laptop_7th_Edition_2036⁩
Launch Year ⁦2025 year⁩ ⁦2024 year⁩
Form Factor Clamshell Clamshell
Laptop Category Professional Premium / Ultraportable
Color Nano Black
Operating System ⁦Windows 11 Home⁩ ⁦Windows 11 Home⁩
Operating System Architecture ⁦64-bit⁩ ⁦64-bit⁩
Processor
Processor Manufacturer AMD Qualcomm
Processor Family ⁦AMD Ryzen AI 9⁩ Qualcomm Snapdragon X
Processor Model ⁦AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370⁩ Snapdragon X
Processor Generation ⁦Ryzen AI 300 Series⁩
CPU Architecture ⁦x86-64⁩ ⁦ARM64⁩
CPU Process Node ⁦4 nm⁩ ⁦4 nm⁩
CPU Cores ⁦12 cores⁩
Performance Cores ⁦4 cores⁩
Efficiency Cores ⁦8 cores⁩
CPU Threads ⁦24 threads⁩
CPU Base Clock ⁦2 GHz⁩
CPU Max Boost Clock ⁦5.1 GHz⁩
L2 Cache ⁦12 MB⁩
L3 Cache ⁦24 MB⁩
Processor Base Power ⁦28 W⁩
Maximum Processor Power ⁦54 W⁩
AI / NPU
NPU Yes Yes
NPU Model AMD XDNA Qualcomm Hexagon NPU
NPU Performance ⁦50 TOPS⁩ ⁦45 TOPS⁩
Platform AI Performance ⁦80 TOPS⁩
Copilot+ PC Yes Yes
Graphics
Graphics Type Discrete Integrated
GPU Manufacturer NVIDIA Qualcomm
GPU Model ⁦RTX 5080⁩ ⁦Qualcomm Adreno X1-85⁩
GPU Architecture Blackwell
VRAM Capacity ⁦16 GB⁩ ⁦0 GB⁩
VRAM Type ⁦GDDR7⁩ Shared system memory
GPU TGP ⁦120 W⁩
GPU Boost Clock ⁦1250 MHz⁩
Maximum External Displays ⁦4 displays⁩ ⁦2 displays⁩
Maximum External Resolution ⁦5120 x 2880 @ 60 Hz (single); 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz each (dual)⁩
Memory
Installed Memory ⁦64 GB⁩ ⁦16 GB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦64 GB⁩ ⁦64 GB⁩
Memory Type ⁦LPDDR5X⁩ ⁦LPDDR5X⁩
Memory Speed ⁦7500 MT/s⁩ ⁦8448 MT/s⁩
Memory Form Factor Onboard Soldered
Memory Slots ⁦0 slots⁩ ⁦0 slots⁩
Memory Slots Used ⁦0 slots⁩ ⁦0 slots⁩
Memory Upgradeable No No
Memory Channels Dual-channel
Storage
Primary Storage Type SSD SSD
Storage Capacity ⁦2048 GB⁩ ⁦512 GB⁩
Storage Interface PCIe NVMe PCIe NVMe
Storage PCIe Generation ⁦PCIe 4.0⁩ ⁦PCIe 4.0⁩
Storage Form Factor ⁦M.2 2280⁩ Removable SSD
Installed Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ ⁦1 drives⁩
Maximum Storage Drives ⁦2 drives⁩ ⁦1 drives⁩
M.2 Storage Slots ⁦2 slots⁩ ⁦1 slots⁩
RAID Support
Card Reader Yes
Card Reader Formats SD
Card Reader Standard ⁦SD Express 7.0⁩
Display
Display Size ⁦16 inch⁩ ⁦13.8 inch⁩
Display Resolution ⁦3840 x 2400⁩ ⁦2304 x 1536⁩
Resolution Class ⁦4K⁩ Custom
Display Technology OLED
Panel Type OLED PixelSense Flow
Touchscreen Yes Yes
Pen Support Yes
Refresh Rate ⁦120 Hz⁩ ⁦120 Hz⁩
Variable Refresh Rate Yes Yes
Display Brightness ⁦600 nits⁩
Peak HDR Brightness ⁦1600 nits⁩ ⁦600 nits⁩
DCI-P3 Color Gamut 100 %
Color Accuracy ⁦1 Delta E⁩
Color Depth ⁦1.07 billion colors⁩
Contrast Ratio 1,000,000:1 1400:1
Aspect Ratio 16:10 3:2
Response Time ⁦0.2 ms⁩
Display Finish Anti-reflective Glossy
HDR Support Yes Yes
VESA DisplayHDR Certification ⁦DisplayHDR True Black 1000⁩
Dolby Vision Yes Yes
Viewing Angle ⁦178° x 178° degree⁩
Screen-to-Body Ratio 88 %
Low Blue Light Certification ⁦70% less harmful blue light⁩
Camera & Biometrics
Webcam Resolution FHD ⁦1080p FHD⁩
IR Camera Yes Yes
Windows Hello Face Yes Yes
Presence Detection Yes
Camera Features ASUS AiSense camera; Adaptive Lock; Adaptive Dimming Windows Studio Effects
Audio
Speaker Configuration Omnisonic speakers
Audio Technology ⁦Realtek ALC285⁩ Dolby Atmos
Microphone Configuration Built-in array microphone Dual Studio Mics
Audio Jack Yes Yes
Keyboard & Input
Keyboard Type Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Mechanical keyboard
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Keyboard RGB Zones
Key Travel ⁦1.7 mm⁩
Copilot Key Yes Yes
Touchpad Type Precision touchpad with DialPad Precision Haptic touchpad
Touchpad Material Glass
Wireless & Networking
Wi-Fi Standard ⁦Wi-Fi 7⁩ ⁦Wi-Fi 7⁩
Wi-Fi IEEE Standard ⁦802.11be⁩ ⁦802.11be⁩
Wi-Fi Bands Tri-band Tri-band
Wi-Fi Spatial Streams ⁦2x2⁩ ⁦2x2⁩
Wi-Fi Module ⁦MediaTek MT7925B22M⁩
Bluetooth Version 5.4 5.4
WWAN No No
SIM Slot
Ports & Expansion
USB Type-A Port Count ⁦2 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
USB Type-A Specifications ⁦USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A⁩ ⁦USB-A 3.1⁩
USB Type-C Port Count ⁦2 ports⁩ ⁦2 ports⁩
USB Type-C Specifications ⁦1x USB4 Gen 3 Type-C 40Gbps with display/PD; 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 10Gbps with display/PD⁩ ⁦USB-C / USB4 / charging / DisplayPort 1.4a⁩
USB4 Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦2 ports⁩
USB4 Speed ⁦40 Gbps⁩ ⁦40 Gbps⁩
Thunderbolt Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
HDMI Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
HDMI Version ⁦HDMI 2.1 FRL⁩
DisplayPort Output DisplayPort via USB-C ⁦DisplayPort 1.4a via USB-C⁩
RJ-45 Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
SD Card Slot Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
microSD Card Slot Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
Smart Card Reader No No
Dedicated Docking Connector Yes
Internal PCIe Slots ⁦2 M.2 slots: 1x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4; 1x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x2⁩ ⁦1x removable PCIe 4.0 SSD⁩
Battery & Power
Battery Capacity ⁦90 Wh⁩ ⁦54 Wh⁩
Battery Cells ⁦4 cells⁩
Battery Chemistry Li-ion Li-ion
Battery Life ⁦20 hours⁩
Battery Life Test Method Microsoft local video playback test
Fast Charging Yes
Fast Charge Level 80 %
Fast Charge Time ⁦60 min⁩
Power Adapter ⁦240 W⁩ ⁦39 W⁩
Power Connector Rectangle DC-in Surface Connect
USB-C Charging Yes Yes
Maximum USB-C Charging Power ⁦100 W⁩ ⁦65 W⁩
Dimensions & Build
Width ⁦354.9 mm⁩ ⁦301 mm⁩
Depth ⁦246.9 mm⁩ ⁦220 mm⁩
Thickness ⁦18.3 mm⁩ ⁦17.5 mm⁩
Weight ⁦1.95 kg⁩ ⁦1.34 kg⁩
Chassis Material Aluminum top case Anodized aluminum
Lid Material Anodized aluminum
Base Material Anodized aluminum
MIL-STD Testing ⁦MIL-STD-810H⁩ ⁦MIL-STD-810H tested⁩
Security & Manageability
TPM Firmware TPM ⁦Pluton TPM 2.0⁩
Microsoft Pluton Yes Yes
Secure Boot Yes
Enterprise Manageability
Smart Card Support No
Sensors
Ambient Light Sensor Yes Yes
Color / Color Temperature Sensor Yes Yes
Certifications & Sustainability
ENERGY STAR ⁦ENERGY STAR 8.0⁩ ENERGY STAR
EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified TCO Certified
RoHS Compliance Yes
Recycled Materials ⁦Enclosure: minimum 67.2% recycled content; includes 100% recycled aluminum alloy and 100% recycled rare earth metals⁩
Product Carbon Footprint ⁦308 kg CO2e⁩ ⁦204 kg CO2e⁩
Environment & Warranty
Warranty ⁦1 years⁩
Warranty Type Limited hardware warranty

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose ProArt P16 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370⁩ (vs Snapdragon X)
  • GPU Model at ⁦RTX 5080⁩ (vs ⁦Qualcomm Adreno X1-85⁩)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦64 GB⁩ (vs ⁦16 GB⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦2048 GB⁩ (vs ⁦512 GB⁩)

Choose Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch if you need:

  • Processor Model at Snapdragon X (vs ⁦AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370⁩)
  • GPU Model at ⁦Qualcomm Adreno X1-85⁩ (vs ⁦RTX 5080⁩)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦16 GB⁩ (vs ⁦64 GB⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦512 GB⁩ (vs ⁦2048 GB⁩)

Overall, choosing between ProArt P16 and Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Form Factor (Clamshell) and Operating System (⁦Windows 11 Home⁩). They differ mainly on Processor Model. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between ProArt P16 and Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch?

ProArt P16 and Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch share specifications such as Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System (⁦Windows 11 Home⁩), Operating System Architecture (⁦64-bit⁩), CPU Process Node (⁦4 nm⁩).

The main differences: Processor Model (ProArt P16: ⁦AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370⁩, Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch: Snapdragon X); GPU Model (ProArt P16: ⁦RTX 5080⁩, Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch: ⁦Qualcomm Adreno X1-85⁩); Installed Memory (ProArt P16: ⁦64 GB⁩, Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch: ⁦16 GB⁩); Storage Capacity (ProArt P16: ⁦2048 GB⁩, Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch: ⁦512 GB⁩).

ProArt P16 may suit users who need its differing values, while Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.