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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook S 13, with its lightweight, slender design and long battery life, is well-suited for general use and mobility. It features an OLED display and is more suited for tasks that benefit from higher color accuracy. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Strix G17, with its larger screen and powerful gaming-grade GPU and CPU, is tailored for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering software but is heavier and less portable with shorter battery life. If you prioritize portability with sufficient performance for everyday tasks and a vivid display, the Zenbook is ideal. For high-end gaming or demanding engineering and creative tasks, and if portability is not a concern, go for the ROG Strix. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook S 13
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Best in class portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G17
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.6
7.9
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
365.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
320.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.5
8.4
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook S 13 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13, with an integrated graphics chip, is adequate for moderate gaming and 3D tasks, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17, equipped with a dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics card, excels in gaming and 3D applications due to superior graphics performance and a high screen refresh rate, providing smoother visuals. However, the Zenbook is more portable and offers a higher-quality OLED screen, whereas the ROG Strix G17, with its larger size and focus on gaming performance, compromises on portability and screen vibrancy in favor of a faster refresh rate and a powerful GPU.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and ASUS Zenbook S 13 are both very good for engineering and design, though the ASUS ROG Strix G17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13, with its higher RAM and OLED screen, is ideal for intricate design tasks requiring high resolution and color accuracy. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Strix G17's more powerful CPU and GPU make it better suited for demanding engineering simulations and rendering work, though its greater size and weight reduce its portability.
Software Development
8.3
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
8.1
8.4
13.3in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
365.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
320.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G17 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook S 13 offers a vibrant display with sharp resolution and good brightness, which makes it ideal for browsing, streaming, and productivity tasks. Engineers and designers will appreciate the Zenbook's wide color gamut, ensuring accurate color representation for professional work. However, the lower refresh rate of the Zenbook may not be suitable for 3D work or gaming, where a higher refresh rate, like that of the ASUS ROG Strix G17, provides smoother motion and improved responsiveness.
Battery
11.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has 11 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Best in Class
Poor
13.3in
SIZE
17.3in
2.2 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has best in class portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has poor portability.
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Key similarities
Content Creation
8.5
8.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and ASUS ROG Strix G17 are both very good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Build Quality
7.6
7.8
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and ASUS Zenbook S 13 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,400
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a price of $1,400 and the ASUS ROG Strix G17 costs $1,399.
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How the ASUS Zenbook S 13 and the ASUS ROG Strix G17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook S 13 | ASUS ROG Strix G17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.7'' x 8.5'' x 0.46'' | 15.6'' x 11.1'' x 1.21'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.2 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.66" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.52" | 11.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 63 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 365 nits | 320 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.4/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Andreas Osthoff | May 2023
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 is the slimmest OLED ultrabook worldwide struggles with annoying fans. The new Zenbook S 13 leaves us with mixed feelings, particularly since last year's model was so good. Asus has completely reworked the device, making the laptop noticeably slimmer. The result also looks good and the case makes a great impression, particularly also in terms of the stability. The new plasma ceramic surface feels great, and there are no problems with fingerprints. In addition, it now includes some of the known connections such as an HDMI port and a regular USB-A connection, which is a good achievement in such a slim device."
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Mark Knapp | October 2023
"The Asus ROG Strix G17 is an attractive but unbalanced gaming laptop. Its potent AMD Ryzen 9 processor excels in 1080p gaming, but playing at 1440p leaves the middling GeForce RTX 4060 GPU shouldering most of the burden. The display is exceptionally colorful, which is handy for content creators, but since this is a gaming laptop it would be better served with improved HDR capabilities. If battery life isn't a priority, the Strix G17 could serve as a designer by day and a gamer by night."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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