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Updated January 10, 2024·
If portability is a priority and you prefer a laptop with a higher resolution touchscreen, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is a solid pick, but it's usually higher in price. For gamers or those needing better performance for 3D or machine learning tasks, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers dedicated features for gaming and intensive tasks at a somewhat lower price but has a lower resolution non-touch screen. Each has good battery life, but the Zenbook offers a bit more due to its OLED display, which is also superior for tasks where color accuracy is critical, while the Strix may have better thermals for extended gaming sessions. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
- The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X.
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
- 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
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.7
8.3
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
291.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
354.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X outshines the ROG Strix G16 in general use with its higher-resolution OLED touchscreen, twice the storage capacity, and more vibrant screen colors, which underpin better media viewing and multitasking capabilities, though with modestly lesser battery life. Despite the ROG Strix G16's strengths in CPU and gaming-oriented features like a higher screen refresh rate, its portability is on par with the slimmer and lighter Zenbook, which also offers a superior overall build and keyboard quality.
Content Creation
7.9
8.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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
8.2
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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
8.3
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
354.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X boast panels with high resolution and brightness, ensuring crisp and vibrant visuals, with the Zenbook Pro having an edge in screen fidelity. For engineering and design, the Zenbook Pro excels due to a wider color gamut coverage, providing more accurate color representation which is essential for professional creative work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on both laptops may result in less fluid visuals compared to devices specifically tailored for those activities, which typically offer higher refresh rates for smoother motion.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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
16.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has only fair portability.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.9
7.5
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is equipped with a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are very important for smooth and detailed gaming and 3D applications, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X, although it has a high-quality OLED screen, includes a less powerful GPU and a lower refresh rate, which may affect performance in fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
8.3
8.6
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and ASUS ROG Strix G16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16, with its higher-speed CPU and RTX 4060 GPU, excels in computational power and graphical processing, making it suitable for demanding engineering software, while its IPS screen offers solid color accuracy and refresh rate for design work.
Build Quality
7.8
7.6
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,399
$1,300
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,399 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X costs $1,300.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix G16 | ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,399 | $1,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | October 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.4'' x 1.05'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 5.29 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.39" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13650HX | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 96 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 291 nits | 354 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS ROG Strix G16
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Marc Herter | March 2023
"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."
ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
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Marc Herter, Alex Wätzel | November 2023
"The new Zenbook Pro 16X is more powerful, quieter and doesn't need to shy away from dedicated workstations and gamers. It is also comparatively compact, and our test device is the best Zenbook that we've reviewed so far. It seems equally suitable for content creators and gamers or anyone looking for a very powerful laptop that is still slim."
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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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