The ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers higher performance for 3D/rendering tasks, gaming, and engineering due to its powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor and Nvidia RTX GPU, making it suitable for intensive tasks. However, it's heavier and has a lower battery life, making it less portable than the ASUS Vivobook 14. The Vivobook is more lightweight, offers better portability with a longer battery life, and is better suited for general use and mobility. Its Intel i5 processor and integrated graphics are adequate for everyday tasks but not optimal for demanding software. The Vivobook is also more budget-friendly, so if price and portability are critical, it’s the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
284.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 stands out for general use with its powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor, ample 16GB of RAM, and a high refresh rate screen that provides a smooth visual experience, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, which might affect portability.
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
6.0/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 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
7.6/10
6.3/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is better for engineering and design due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, ample RAM, and dedicated Nvidia GPU, which are crucial for demanding applications, alongside a high-quality, larger screen that's beneficial for detailed work.
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 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
7.1/10
6.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
284.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15's screen offers high resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks and the clarity needed for engineering detail, but its refresh rate isn't ideal for the fast-paced visuals required in gaming and 3D applications. The ASUS Vivobook 14 provides an adequate display for daily activities and technical work, thanks to its resolution and panel type, however, its color gamut coverage and refresh rate fall short for professional design tasks and fluid gaming experiences. Gamers and designers might find both laptops lacking for their specific needs due to these screen limitations, with the Vivobook 14 offering a fair compromise for general and engineering use at a likely lower price point.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has 5.5 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
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and ASUS Vivobook 14 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G15 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,249
$421
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a price of $1,249 and the ASUS Vivobook 14 costs $421.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G15 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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How the ASUS ROG Strix G15 and the ASUS Vivobook 14 compare to other laptops
"The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is a successful high-performance 15-inch laptop. The Asus ROG Strix impresses with an elaborate design and fast hardware. The latter can unleash its potential well in the large 15-inch case and achieve a decent performance boost compared to the previous generation. Especially the stunning 300 Hz display as well as the RTX 3070 and its generous TDP give gamers their money's worth. Asus didn't neglect seemingly small details, either, such as the keyboard and the maintenance options. The ROG Strix G15 offers a lot of pure performance and excellent workmanship in a 15-inch format, but connectivity leaves something to be desired."
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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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