The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is better suited for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks due to its more powerful Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX graphics. Its screen also has higher refresh rates beneficial for fast motion. However, it's less portable, heavier, and more expensive. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 15X is more budget-friendly, lighter, and easier to carry, making it suitable for general use and everyday tasks with decent performance from its AMD Ryzen processor and integrated Vega graphics. It has a longer battery life but won't handle intensive tasks or gaming as well as the Strix G16. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
7.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
291.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is considered good for general use due to its high-quality CPU, large RAM capacity, and superior screen quality, which are very important factors for performance and visual clarity, but it's less portable and has a relatively shorter battery life. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 15X is rated fair for general use because it has a weaker CPU, less RAM, and lower screen quality, although it is more portable with a lighter frame and offers a longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is equipped with a Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which are very important for superior gaming and 3D performance, whereas the ASUS Vivobook 15X uses the integrated graphics of its AMD Ryzen CPU and has a lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz, making it less ideal for such demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
6.3/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 15X in engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a superior GPU, which are critical for demanding tasks, as well as its higher-quality screen that offers better color range and sharpness. Meanwhile, the Vivobook 15X is lighter and has a higher portability score, making it more convenient to carry, but its less powerful internals and screen result in only fair performance for engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.1/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for content creation, though the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is somewhat better.
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
7.7/10
6.9/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X 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.
Screen Quality
7.5/10
6.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 boasts a high-resolution display and bright panel, making it excellent for general tasks and engineering work where clarity and color accuracy are crucial. With its superior color gamut coverage, it provides detailed and vivid imagery, essential for engineering and design professionals. However, its lower refresh rate hinders the gaming and 3D rendering experience, as smooth motion and fast refresh are key for these activities.
Portability
Fair
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and ASUS Vivobook 15X both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,374
$525
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,374 and the ASUS Vivobook 15X costs $525.
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
"All in all, my day on the Vivobook had its ups and downs. It is a really pretty and well-built device, and it had all of the functionality I needed to get me through my browser-based workload. But the speakers weren’t my favorite, and the battery life was just too short."
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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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