For a balance of performance and portability with a focus on gaming, 3D tasks, and machine learning, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is a solid choice with its powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor and Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card, though it's heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the Vivobook. However, if you prioritize a vibrant OLED display, longer battery life, and a more compact and lightweight design for general use and everyday tasks, the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED is the way to go, despite its less powerful Intel Arc graphics and Intel Core Ultra processor which are still capable for general computing needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED
Very good overall display quality
Excellent portability
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
Software Development
7.2/10
7.7/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED and ASUS ROG Strix G15 are both good for software development, though the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
7.1/10
8.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
284.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
5.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED 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.
Portability
Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,249
$899
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a price of $1,249 and the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED costs $899.
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED and ASUS ROG Strix G15 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.
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
6.6/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G15 to be good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED 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
7.8/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED and ASUS ROG Strix G15 are both good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED 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 and the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED 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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