The ASUS ROG Strix G16 excels in gaming due to its dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics, higher refresh rate, and sufficient battery, yet it is heavier and bulkier, making it less ideal for frequent travel. Conversely, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, with its integrated graphics, is better suited for everyday tasks, offers excellent screen quality with an OLED panel, and is lighter and more portable; however, it falls short for intensive 3D tasks or gaming. Consider the ROG Strix G16 for gaming or engineering applications and the Vivobook S for general use and multimedia consumption where color accuracy and portability are priorities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
Good for gaming and AI
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
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 S 15 OLED is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16's high-performance Nvidia RTX GPU and faster screen refresh rate make it ideal for demanding gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, with its less powerful integrated GPU, excels in screen quality with an OLED display, but is better suited for less intensive tasks, despite its higher-resolution screen and sufficient refresh rate for casual gaming.
Screen Quality
7.5/10
8.9/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED boasts high resolution and brightness, making it ideal for sharp text and vivid images in general use, while its wide color gamuts ensure accurate color representation crucial for engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Strix G16, while suitable for general tasks and engineering with its good screen quality, falls short for gaming due to a lower refresh rate, which is key for smooth motion and competitive gameplay. Thus, the Vivobook excels for general and professional use, with color-rich display options, and the ROG Strix offers reliable performance but is less optimal for the fast-paced visuals demanded by gamers and 3D applications.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 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
Fair
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
$990
$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 S 15 OLED costs $990.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and ASUS ROG Strix G16 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.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.2/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both very 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
7.9/10
8.2/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good.
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
7.9/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and ASUS ROG Strix G16 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED compare to other laptops
"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 S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
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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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