The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers superior performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering and engineering software, thanks to its higher-end processor and dedicated graphics card, which also makes it well-suited for gaming. However, it is heavier and less portable than the ASUS Zenbook 13. Conversely, the Zenbook 13 is smaller, lighter, and boasts an OLED screen with excellent color coverage, making it more portable and suitable for general use with a focus on media consumption. It's also more affordable but may lack the power needed for more demanding applications and games. Ultimately, your choice depends on whether you prioritize performance and gaming capabilities or portability and media quality within your budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good speakers
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
Excellent portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.2/10
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
8.3/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
7.1/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
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 Zenbook 13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is better suited for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, which are crucial for intensive tasks, along with greater RAM capacity and a high refresh rate screen that benefits design fluidity. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook 13, while highly portable with its lighter weight and smaller form factor, has a less powerful CPU and GPU combination and lower RAM capacity, making it fair for engineering but not optimal for demanding applications.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
7.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
378.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 13 for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 excels in general use and engineering design because it offers a bright, high-resolution display with accurate colors, essential for clarity and detail in everyday tasks and design projects. While the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition also provides a quality display for general use and engineering with good color accuracy, it falls short for gaming and 3D because of its subpar refresh rate, which can lead to less smooth visuals in fast-paced games and animations. Both laptops aren't ideal for 3D work and gaming due to their poor screen refresh rates, but for general use and engineering tasks, they offer displays that show clear, vivid, and precise colors.
Portability
Fair
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,500
$890
$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 Zenbook 13 costs $890.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers a higher-end CPU and more RAM for better multitasking and intensive tasks along with a high refresh rate screen aimed at gaming, but its bulkier build and weight reduce portability compared to the ASUS Zenbook 13, which offers an OLED screen with higher pixel density and color accuracy for superior screen quality, and its lighter and slimmer design with equally long battery life makes it more portable.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.6/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both 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
7.3/10
7.3/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 13 has 9 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and ASUS Zenbook 13 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and the ASUS Zenbook 13 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The Asus ZenBook 13 is a compact 13-inch laptop with a fast Ryzen 7 5800U and OLED display. The subnotebook is also light and the modern design is convincing. The selection of high-quality materials make the device not only light, but also very stable. In addition, the visuals and haptics of the device offers a high-quality impression. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800U is a very good fit for the ZenBook 13, ensuring a high performance in the test. However, in terms of the 3D performance, we also notice that the Vega architecture is beginning to hit its limits."
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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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