The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition caters to those needing high performance for tasks such as 3D work, machine learning, or gaming, but it is less portable due to its larger size and weight. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 14 is more budget-friendly, portable, and well-suited for general use. The Vivobook's battery life is shorter and its performance lower, which might not be ideal for engineering or intensive tasks, but its light weight and smaller form factor make it easy to carry around. Choose the ROG Strix if gaming and performance are priorities, or the Vivobook if you prefer affordability and portability for everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers a more powerful CPU and double the RAM of the ASUS Vivobook 14, leading to better performance for demanding applications but with less portability due to its larger size and weight. The G15 also has superior battery life and screen quality for vivid visuals, but it is heavier and less easy to carry around compared to the lighter and more compact Vivobook, which still provides decent performance for everyday use despite its lower-tier CPU and RAM.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is considered good for gaming and 3D due to its high-performance AMD RX 6800M GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 300 Hz, making it suitable for fast-paced games and rendering 3D visuals smoothly. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 14, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard 60 Hz refresh rate, is fair for gaming and 3D tasks, but won’t provide the same level of visual fluidity or graphical power for demanding applications.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
6.3/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is favored for engineering and design because it packs a more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, abundant RAM, and a robust AMD RX 6800M GPU, which are crucial for demanding tasks and software, while also offering a larger, higher-quality screen. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 14's more modest Intel i5 CPU and integrated Iris Xe graphics, along with less RAM, offer fair performance suitable for less intensive applications, but its lighter weight and smaller size make it better for those prioritizing portability and ease of transport.
Content Creation
7.7/10
6.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
6.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers a balance of resolution and brightness that enhances visibility and clarity, making it more comfortable for everyday tasks, whereas the ASUS Vivobook 14's fair screen quality meets basic needs but doesn't stand out for sharpness or illumination. In engineering and design where precise colors are crucial, the ROG Strix G15 excels with a wider color range, ensuring a more accurate representation, while the Vivobook 14's fair performance could suffice for less demanding tasks but falls short for professional work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate of the ROG Strix G15's screen hampers the smoothness and responsiveness that's vital for such purposes, whereas regardless of the Vivobook 14's capabilities, its overall screen attributes make it less suitable for high-intensity visual tasks.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 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
Fair
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and ASUS Vivobook 14 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$421
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a price of $1,500 and the ASUS Vivobook 14 costs $421.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition to be good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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.
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"The Asus ROG Strix G15, as the first in a line of "AMD Advantage"-branded notebooks, is a statement that yes, you can get a premium AMD gaming notebook. Maybe you can't have it all, but you can get pretty close. The ROG Strix G15's combination of the AMD Ryzen 5900HX and Radeon RX 6800M, as well as other technologies that take advantage of them, make a potent, thin gaming machine. Powerful Dolby Atmos speakers and long battery life when you aren't gaming are nice bonuses."
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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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