The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is tailored more toward gaming, with a robust processor and a capable graphics card, but offers less storage and a shorter battery life than the ASUS Vivobook 16X. Conversely, the Vivobook 16X has a slightly larger and higher-resolution screen with more vivid colors, making it more suitable for creative work or multitasking. It also has a longer battery life, which can be more convenient if you're often on the move. If you prioritize gaming or need higher performance for intensive tasks, the G15 could serve you well. However, if portability, screen quality, and battery life are more important for your general use and creative tasks, the Vivobook 16X would be a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook 16X.
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
Very good for engineering and design
Best in class speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
7.7/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and ASUS ROG Strix G15 are both good for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Vivobook 16X is somewhat better.
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
8.2/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is favored for engineering and design due to its superior graphics card, better screen quality with higher resolution and brightness, and a larger, more color-accurate display; whereas the ASUS ROG Strix G15, though well-equipped with a high-end CPU and ample RAM, falls short with a lesser GPU and a lower resolution screen which may affect detailed design work.
Screen Quality
7.1/10
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
284.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, both ASUS laptops offer screens with sufficient resolution, brightness, and panel types that make them suitable for daily tasks like browsing and watching videos. In engineering and design, these laptops provide color accuracy that helps in tasks requiring precise color representation, which is vital for professional creative work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens lack high refresh rates, which are essential for smooth visuals and a competitive edge in fast-paced scenarios.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and ASUS Vivobook 16X 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.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.7/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and ASUS ROG Strix G15 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
7.2/10
7.4/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and ASUS ROG Strix G15 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
5.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 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
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and ASUS ROG Strix G15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,249
$1,200
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a price of $1,249 and the ASUS Vivobook 16X costs $1,200.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G15 and the ASUS Vivobook 16X 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."
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
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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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