The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is tailored more towards gaming, featuring a more powerful dedicated graphics card which makes it suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. However, it's heavier and has a less vibrant screen compared to the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo, which compromises portability. On the other hand, the ZenBook Pro offers higher storage capacity, double the RAM, and a high-quality OLED touchscreen which is ideal for creative professionals, offering better screen colors and resolution, but it's not designed for heavy gaming or engineering tasks due to the integrated graphics. If performance in tasks like gaming and 3D modeling is your priority and you're okay with a heavier laptop, the Strix G16 would suit you. If you're looking for a lighter laptop for general use and creative tasks with a superior display and you don't need the extra gaming performance, the ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good portability
Best in class speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
8.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
291.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
357.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers a higher resolution OLED touchscreen with better color accuracy than the ASUS ROG Strix G16, which makes it very good for general use, particularly for tasks that benefit from superior visual clarity. Additionally, the ZenBook's lighter weight and more compact form factor enhance its portability, but its battery life is shorter when compared to the ROG Strix G16, which offers a larger battery and may be more convenient for longer use away from power outlets.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo 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.
Content Creation
7.9/10
8.6/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is 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
8.2/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good.
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
8.6/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
357.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ZenBook Pro 14 Duo's higher resolution and superior brightness contribute to its very good screen quality, making text sharp and content vibrant. The wide color gamuts of both laptops satisfy the needs of engineering and design tasks, ensuring accurate color representation crucial for such work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where a high refresh rate is key, both laptops fall short as their focus on resolution and color accuracy comes at the expense of the faster screen response needed for smooth motion.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo 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.
Portability
Fair
Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.5in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and ASUS ROG Strix G16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 stands out for engineering and design use with its strong Intel i7 processor, dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, and high-refresh IPS screen, which support complex computational tasks and detailed visual work. In contrast, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo excels with its higher-resolution OLED touchscreen, more RAM for multitasking, and a more portable design, while still housing a competent Intel i7 CPU and integrated graphics, balancing mobility with performance for design professionals.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.6/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,374
$1,299
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,374 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo costs $1,299.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo compare to other laptops
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
"The Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is a well-tuned instrument for content creators, excelling at a range of general office tasks as well as tasks that require a little more grunt like encoding and 3D rendering. The big attraction is the laptop’s dual displays. They’re the best ones we’ve used in an Asus Zenbook Duo laptop to date with a spate of year-on-year improvements that make the visuals more striking and the cross-screen integration easier than ever before."
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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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