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Updated January 10, 2024·
If your priority is gaming or graphic-intensive tasks, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers superior performance with its higher-end graphics card and processor, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, on the other hand, is more suited for general use and offers a higher-resolution OLED touchscreen, longer battery life, and is lighter, making it more portable. The Zenbook is also more affordable, but its lower-end graphics means it isn't the best choice for demanding games or engineering software. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
- Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.0
6.5
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is equipped with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 144Hz, which are very important for smooth and responsive gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED relies on the integrated graphics of the Intel i5-13500H processor and has a lower screen refresh rate of 120Hz, making it less optimal for gaming and 3D tasks despite its superior screen quality and higher resolution.
Screen Quality
7.1
8.6
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
284.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
376.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, both ASUS laptops have high-resolution, bright displays that make for sharp and vivid viewing, with the Zenbook 14X OLED's panel offering particularly deep colors and contrast due to OLED technology. The engineering and design professionals would appreciate the Zenbook's superior color gamut coverage, ensuring more accurate color rendering which is crucial for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where a high refresh rate is crucial for fluid motion, neither laptop's screen is ideal, as they prioritize resolution and color accuracy over the faster refresh rates that gamers need.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,249
$825
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a price of $1,249 and the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED costs $825.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
284.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
376.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers strong performance for general use thanks to its Ryzen 9 processor and abundant RAM while having a decent screen, but it is bulkier and has shorter battery life compared to the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED. The Zenbook 14X OLED shines with its high-quality OLED touchscreen and lightweight design, delivering impressive battery life and portability with sufficient performance for everyday tasks using its Intel i5 processor and adequate RAM, making it well-suited for users prioritizing portability and screen quality.
Engineering and Design
7.6
7.7
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and ASUS ROG Strix G15 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is favored for engineering and design tasks due to its exceptionally powerful CPU and dedicated high-end GPU, which would facilitate complex computations and graphics-intensive applications, but it's less portable and emits more noise. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED appeals for similar uses with its own robust CPU and integrated graphics, offering a superlative screen quality and higher portability, despite having lower overall performance capacity in comparison.
Content Creation
7.7
7.6
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
7.5
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 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
7.8
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and ASUS Zenbook 14X 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 Zenbook 14X OLED compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix G15 | ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,249 | $825 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.92'' | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 3.44 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 12.67" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 8.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | Intel i5-13500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 284 nits | 376 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | No Webcam | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Marius Schell | February 2021
"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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Matthew Buzzi | September 2023
"While one of the more budget-friendly configurations of the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED may make a compelling case as a top value pick, it’s difficult to be disappointed with the more expensive model we reviewed here. At its core, for all models, it’s a luxury-built laptop with extreme portability and a gorgeous OLED display. Our unit rocks with a snappy Core i9 processor for getting real work done, and the discrete GPU—even if it has a clear power ceiling—is a bonus for creative pros."
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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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