The ASUS ROG Strix G15, with its high-performance processor and dedicated graphics card, excels in gaming and engineering tasks; however, it is slightly heavier, has a shorter battery life, and lacks a touchscreen. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, on the other hand, offers a lighter build, longer battery life, and a touchscreen with a vibrant OLED display, making it better for general use and creative work that benefits from the superior color accuracy and touch capabilities, but it may not handle intensive tasks as well as the ROG Strix G15. Consider your primary use - intensive tasks like gaming and engineering favor the Strix G15, while portability and screen quality for media consumption and general use favor the Zenbook Pro 15. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
Excellent battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.1/10
7.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
284.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
346.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 stands out with its higher resolution and brighter display, offering sharper images and better visibility in various lighting conditions, compared to the ASUS ROG Strix G15. When it comes to engineering and design, the Zenbook Pro 15 again excels with a wider color gamut, resulting in more accurate color reproduction which is vital for precision work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both models fall short due to lower refresh rates that can't deliver as smooth motion or rendering for fast-paced visual content.
Battery
5.5 Hours
12.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 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
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 both have good portability, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,249
$1,109
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a price of $1,249 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 costs $1,109.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15, with a powerful CPU and good heat management, is a solid choice for general and gaming use, but it has shorter battery life and is heavier, making it less portable. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a superior OLED touchscreen display, longer battery life, and is lighter for enhanced portability, making it well-suited for general use that benefits from high screen quality and longer unplugged periods.
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
6.7/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G15 to be good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is equipped with a screen that has a higher refresh rate, which is crucial for a smooth gaming and 3D experience, making it good for gaming and 3D tasks, whereas the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, despite having the same GPU, offers a lower screen refresh rate, making it only fair for such demands. Additionally, the ROG Strix G15 is powered by a higher-end CPU which can further enhance gaming and 3D performance compared to the Zenbook Pro 15's CPU.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
7.5/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is equipped with a high-performance AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and a Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU, making it suitable for intensive engineering and design tasks, but it has a standard IPS display and is bulkier, affecting portability and screen quality.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.7/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
7.5/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.6/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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 Pro 15 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."
"The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a strong CPU, chassis, and display. One of the most popular 15.6-inch prosumer or multimedia laptops out there is the Dell XPS 15. Thus, comparisons between it and the Asus Zenbook Pro 15 are inevitable. Asus has a couple of tricks up its sleeve that XPS users are still missing out on including 1080p OLED and an AMD Ryzen CPU which help separate the Zenbook Pro 15 from the XPS 15. It also integrates a numpad and a few more port options albeit at the cost of a larger chassis size."
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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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