If you need a laptop with higher performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering software, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is a better fit due to its more powerful GPU and CPU. It's also suited for intensive gaming with a higher refresh rate screen. However, it's slightly heavier and less portable. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a larger screen, more storage space, and double the memory, which is great for creative professionals and multitasking. While its performance is slightly lower for gaming and engineering, it's more portable and has a battery life that's just as good despite a smaller battery capacity. Both are midrange in price, but the Zenbook Pro might cost a bit more. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
Good for gaming and AI
Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
Very good for general use
Very good for content creation
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
8.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
291.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is better suited for general use than the ASUS ROG Strix G16 due to its superior CPU, double the RAM for multitasking, and a higher-quality screen with better color coverage and brightness, contributing to a crisper and more vibrant visual experience. While both laptops have good portability considering their screen size, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is slimmer and lighter, making it more convenient for daily carry, despite a slightly smaller battery which may slightly impact the battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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.
Screen Quality
7.5/10
7.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Zenbook Pro 17 both have displays with high resolution and brightness, making them crisp and vibrant for general tasks such as browsing and video streaming. They also cover wide color gamuts, lending the screens depth and accuracy in colors crucial for precise engineering and design work. However, both lack high refresh rates, which are essential for smooth rendering in fast-paced 3D environments and games, leading to a less than ideal experience in those scenarios.
Portability
Fair
Good
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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 Zenbook Pro 17 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
$1,500
$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 17 costs $1,500.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is considered very good for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i7 CPU, 16 GB RAM, and high-performance Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, as well as a high-quality IPS screen with superior refresh rates that benefits detailed design work. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, while also good for these tasks, offers a more moderate Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a larger screen, but it compensates with more RAM at 32 GB and a higher screen resolution for sharp visuals, yet its lower refresh rate might not be as smooth for some engineering applications.
Content Creation
7.9/10
8.2/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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."
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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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