When choosing between the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, consider how you intend to use the laptop. The ROG Strix G16 is tailored for gaming and intensive tasks with its robust performance, but it might be heavier and have less battery life, affecting its portability. On the other hand, the ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offers dual screens for multitasking and creative work; however, it may be pricier. If portable productivity and a unique dual-screen setup are important for your workflow, the ZenBook is a strong option. Otherwise, for a focus on performance at a lower price, the ROG Strix G16 is suitable, especially if gaming or high-end computing tasks are a priority. Choose based on whether performance, battery life, and cost, or innovation in design and multitasking capabilities align better with your needs. 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 Duo 15.
Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
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
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
291.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is rated very good for general use due to its high-resolution OLED screen, which offers excellent color coverage and clarity, and its superior processor and double the RAM compared to the ASUS ROG Strix G16, enhancing multitasking and performance. While the ROG Strix G16 is also suitable for general use with solid battery life and a good keyboard, it is slightly heavier and thicker, which may impact portability, and its screen, despite a higher refresh rate, has lower resolution and color accuracy than the Pro Duo 15.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
9.0/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is very good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16, with its capable Intel i7 processor, RTX 4060 GPU, and high refresh rate IPS screen, offers a balance of power and display quality that suits engineering applications well, despite being a little less portable and having a lower screen resolution than the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, which excels with a more powerful Intel i9 processor, RTX 3070 Ti GPU, and a high-resolution OLED touchscreen, providing exceptional screen quality for design work, though at the expense of a lower refresh rate and slightly reduced portability.
Content Creation
7.9/10
8.7/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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
8.3/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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
8.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, where clarity, detail and comfortable viewing are crucial, the ASUS ROG Strix G16's good resolution and brightness make it suitable, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15's very good resolution and brightness give it an edge for sharpness and visibility. Engineering and design professionals will find the very good color gamut coverage of the ZenBook Pro Duo 15 beneficial for accurate color work, though the ROG Strix G16 still performs adequately with a good range. However, for gaming and 3D where fluid motion is key, the poor refresh rates of both laptops may not provide the smoothest experience, with resolution and panel type taking a backseat to speed.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 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
5.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,374
$2,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,374 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 costs $2,000.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16's Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz are ideal for smooth and responsive gaming and 3D experiences, despite its lower resolution compared to the ZenBook Pro Duo 15. On the other hand, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, equipped with the powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a high-quality OLED screen with a striking 4K resolution, excels in vivid and detailed images for gaming and 3D content, albeit at a standard refresh rate of 60Hz.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.6/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 compare to other laptops
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
"Benchmarks aside, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is hard to compare with other PCs. Its closest competition may be a multi-monitor desktop, or a laptop with an attached travel monitor. The Pro Duo is more portable and versatile than either of those options, especially with the software tools Asus has thrown on top. For a certain niche of artists, media creators, and gamers, all that might add up to something special, even if it’s unattainable for the rest of us."
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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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