If you prioritize high performance for gaming, 3D modeling, or other demanding tasks and don't mind spending more, the Asus ROG Strix G16 would be a suitable choice; however, it's less portable due to its size and weight. On the other hand, if you prefer a more budget-friendly laptop that offers decent performance for everyday use like browsing, streaming, or office tasks, and value portability and longer battery life, the Asus Vivobook 15 would be a more practical option. The Vivobook's lighter weight and smaller size make it easier to carry around. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.1/10
6.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
459.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16, with a powerful CPU and ample RAM, excels in screen quality and performance but is less portable and has a shorter battery life, making it ideal for demanding applications. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 15 offers decent CPU and RAM for everyday tasks with better portability and longer battery life, but with compromises in screen quality and performance, it's more suited for general use on the go.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
5.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is equipped with a powerful GPU and a high screen refresh rate, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D applications where these features enhance visual performance and responsiveness. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 15, while offering satisfactory performance for less demanding tasks, has a less capable GPU and a lower screen refresh rate, which may not deliver the same level of gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
6.1/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is equipped with a high-end CPU, ample RAM, a powerful GPU, and a high-quality screen, making it well-suited for demanding tasks like engineering and design. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 15, while more portable and likely quieter, has less powerful components and a lower quality screen, which makes it adequate but not optimal for intensive engineering and design work.
Content Creation
8.4/10
6.4/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
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
8.0/10
6.5/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
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
8.8/10
6.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
459.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers a crisp, vibrant display due to its high resolution and brightness, enhancing everyday activities like browsing or watching videos. With wide color coverage, it meets the precision needs of engineering and design professionals who require accurate color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ROG Strix G16 falls short due to its lower refresh rate, which is less suitable for fast-paced visuals that benefit from smoother motion.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 15 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
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) and ASUS Vivobook 15 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,599
$530
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has a price of $1,599 and the ASUS Vivobook 15 costs $530.
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
"The Asus VivoBook 15 is a quiet office notebook with a strong screen. However, the VivoBook 15 still has room for improvement. Office and internet applications as well as simple games do not pose any major challenges for the VivoBook - this is ensured by the built-in combination of Ryzen 7 5700U APU and 16 GB of RAM. Heat and noise emissions are acceptable. But, the laptop has weaknesses that should not be present at this level: lack of keyboard lighting, a slow memory card reader, no fast USB-C port (USB 3.2 Gen 2 or Thunderbolt 4) with Power Delivery and DisplayPort. Battery runtimes can only be described as average."
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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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