Given that the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is typically much more expensive than the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, consider the following trade-offs: the Strix G16 offers a higher performing main processor and GPU, suitable for more intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering work. It has a larger storage capacity, higher RAM, and a more powerful battery but is heavier, affecting portability. The Vivobook Pro 14 offers an OLED screen with better colors and higher resolution, making it ideal for general use and multimedia tasks. It's lighter and more portable but has lesser storage and performance specs, making it less suited for demanding applications. Choose the Strix G16 for performance-intensive tasks or the Vivobook Pro 14 for portability and superior screen quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good speakers
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
Very good overall display quality
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
7.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
291.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
385.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16, with its higher-end CPU and more RAM, offers better performance for a variety of tasks, and its screen, while less sharp than the Vivobook, is larger and has a higher refresh rate, which is good for both work and play. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14's OLED screen delivers superior visual quality with better color accuracy and higher resolution, making it ideal for media consumption, plus it's lighter and more portable with slightly longer battery life, although it has a less powerful CPU and less RAM than the Strix G16.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
8.3/10
7.0/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 stands out for engineering and design use with a more powerful CPU and GPU, along with greater RAM, facilitating demanding tasks and software, while the Vivobook Pro 14 offers an impressive OLED screen for color-critical work but has a less powerful CPU and integrated graphics, which might slow down intensive design processes. While the Vivobook Pro 14 is lighter and more portable, the ROG Strix G16's heavier build is a trade-off for its significantly better performance in engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.3/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
7.2/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for software development, though the ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
7.5/10
8.4/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
385.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 for software development, and content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, a laptop with a balance of resolution, brightness, and panel type like IPS can provide clear visuals and vibrant colors important for activities like browsing or video streaming; both the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Vivobook Pro 14 deliver on these aspects. However, for engineering and design work where precise color representation is crucial, the Vivobook Pro 14 excels with better coverage of professional color gamuts, such as DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB. In contrast, for gaming and 3D rendering, a high refresh rate maintains smooth imagery during fast action, and this is where both laptops may fall short compared to models specifically tailored for those highly demanding visual tasks.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,374
$548
$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 Pro 14 costs $548.
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
"The Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED is a Pantone Validated laptop that packs a lot of processing power. The Asus VivoBook Pro 14 OLED's highlight is its outstanding display: Featuring a 3K resolution in the 16:10 format and nearly a 100% coverage of the Display P3 color space, the display hardly leaves anything to be desired. The Asus laptop also shows impeccable rates in terms of general system performance. Combined with long battery life, low noise emissions, and relatively good speakers, the laptop can be recommended to users who can accept compromises in terms of connectivity."
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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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