The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers higher performance suitable for intensive gaming and engineering tasks with a superior battery life but is heavier and less portable. The ASUS Zenbook 14X, on the other hand, is significantly lighter and more portable, has an OLED screen with better color reproduction, which is preferable for creative work, but has less power for demanding applications and a shorter battery life. If gaming or high-demand computational tasks are your priority, choose the ROG Strix G15. If you favor a lightweight laptop with a superior display for everyday and multimedia use, the Zenbook 14X would be the better choice. 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
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
Very good overall display quality
Very good portability
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is equipped with a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smoother and more detailed gaming and 3D experiences compared to the ASUS Zenbook 14X which has a less capable GPU and a lower refresh rate.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
8.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 14X for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook 14X's superior resolution and brightness deliver crisp text and vibrant images, making it pleasurable for everyday tasks, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers good visibility but may not be as vivid. In engineering and design work, accurate colors are crucial, and the Zenbook 14X's wider color gamuts ensure that designers see more precise shades, which is less pronounced on the ROG Strix G15. For gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is key, the lower refresh rate on both laptops may result in less smooth visuals compared to models with higher refresh rates.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14X has 5.5 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
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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.
Cost
$1,500
$777
$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 14X costs $777.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and ASUS Zenbook 14X are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition, with its robust AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and ample RAM, offers powerful performance suitable for demanding general use, and its good keyboard and speaker quality complement its satisfactory battery life; however, its heftier build and gaming laptop appearance may not appeal to those seeking portability and a more professional look.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
7.7/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition to be very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition shines in engineering and design use with a powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a high-performance AMD RX 6800M GPU, making it ideal for demanding tasks, although it's heavier and less portable.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.6/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
7.4/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and ASUS Zenbook 14X 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 14X 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."
"With the Zenbook 14X, Asus has a 14-incher in its range that is - mostly - a joy to use. First, there is the colorful OLED panel with 3K resolution that displays the sRGB and DCI-P3 color spaces. The Zenbook is also at the forefront in terms of workmanship, input devices and connections with 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports and a generous keyboard layout. A pleasure to use, the Zenbook 14X is a solid, very well-built subnotebook that sits well on the table. A runtime of five hours, however, is below average for a high-end subnotebook nowadays. The OLED screensaver causes increased power consumption when in idle mode."
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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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