If you prioritize a lighter, more compact laptop with a touchscreen and higher portability, the ASUS ROG Flow X16 will serve you well, suitable for general use and engineering tasks. However, if you're looking for more gaming and 3D/machine learning performance, with a larger screen and a higher refresh rate ideal for fast-motion display needs, the ASUS ROG Strix G17 is the better choice, at the cost of some portability due to its heavier weight. Both have similar battery life, storage, and RAM, and both are within the same price range, so your decision will largely rest on the specific uses you have in mind and whether you prioritize portability or high-performance gaming and content creation. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
Very good for general use
Very good overall build quality
Good portability
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G17
Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
8.4/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which supports quality gaming and 3D performance, with the flexibility of a touchscreen. In comparison, the ASUS ROG Strix G17, with a more advanced Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz, offers superior performance for gaming and 3D applications, though it lacks a touchscreen.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.8/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.8/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both very good for engineering and design, though the ASUS ROG Strix G17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 features a high-quality screen, a powerful CPU, sufficient RAM, and a capable GPU, which together provide excellent performance for engineering tasks, and its touch feature adds versatility for design work; however, its portability is just good, not excellent due to its size and weight. On the other hand, the ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers a similar high-quality display and even stronger CPU and GPU combination for demanding engineering software but is less portable and lacks a touchscreen, making it a bit less suitable for design tasks where touch functionality is beneficial.
Screen Quality
8.5/10
8.4/10
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
320.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G17 for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a better screen for gaming and AI, and software development.
If you prioritize a sharp and vibrant display for tasks like browsing or watching videos, either ASUS laptop would serve you well with their high-resolution and bright screens. For engineering and design work where color accuracy is vital, both laptops offer wide color gamuts ensuring your designs appear true to life. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate on these models means motion may not be as smooth, and fast-paced visuals might not appear as crisp compared to laptops with higher refresh rates.
Battery
5.5 Hours
3.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 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
Good
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is well-suited for general use due to its high-quality touchscreen display and the flexibility of being a 2-in-1 convertible which enhances portability, alongside strong CPU and RAM for performance; however, it has less battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix G17, with its larger and faster screen, strong CPU, and ample RAM, excels in general use and gaming but is less portable and has even shorter battery life than the X16. Both laptops offer high screen quality and manage heat and noise well, but they might be heavier and noisier compared to less powerful devices.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.3/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 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.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.7/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and ASUS ROG Strix G17 are both good for software development.
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.
Cost
$1,300
$1,392
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the ASUS ROG Strix G17 costs $1,392.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the ASUS ROG Strix G17 compare to other laptops
"Above all else, the Asus ROG Flow X16 is one thing - versatile! It is a thin, mobile work device, it's a 2-in-1, tablet, a powerful workstation and even a gaming PC. But something even more surprising: It does all of these things really well without making any big blunders. It's anything but a lazy compromise. Because, despite its compact dimensions and 2-in-1 functionality, the hardware isn't throttled and boasts, at least in turbo mode, above-average performance."
"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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