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Updated January 10, 2024·
To determine whether you should buy the ASUS ROG Strix G17 or the ASUS ROG Strix G18, consider the specific needs you have. The G17 may be less expensive with slightly older hardware, suitable for everyday tasks and moderate gaming. If you're looking for the latest technology, improved performance for demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or high-end gaming, and are willing to pay a premium, the G18 would be the better choice. Remember, newer models like the G18 may also have better battery life but could be heavier, affecting portability. Choose the G17 for affordability and satisfactory performance, or the G18 for cutting-edge features and top-notch performance, keeping in mind the trade-offs between cost, performance, and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G17
- The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Strix G18.
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.4
8.7
17.3in
SIZE
18.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
320.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
422.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G17 for general use, gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
When considering the ASUS ROG Strix G17 and G18 for general use, their panel type, resolution, and brightness offer a crisp, clear display with vibrant colors, making for an enjoyable viewing experience in everyday tasks. For engineering and design, the same qualities along with extensive color gamuts ensure that professionals can see accurate colors and fine details, which are critical for precision work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, a high refresh rate is crucial for smooth motion and responsiveness; since these models have a lower refresh rate, they fall short for fast-paced, interactive visuals where quick screen updates are vital.
Battery
3.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 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.
Cost
$1,391
$2,299
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a price of $1,391 and the ASUS ROG Strix G18 costs $2,299.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.3
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
320.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
422.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G18 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 provides slightly better general use experience than the G17 mainly due to its superior Intel processor, screen brightness, and contrast ratio, which can make a significant difference in everyday tasks and media consumption. However, the G18 is slightly heavier and larger, affecting its portability, while both laptops offer similar RAM, GPU, battery life, and screen size, making them both capable for a range of activities.
Gaming and AI
8.4
8.7
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and ASUS ROG Strix G17 are both very good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and G18 are excellent for gaming and 3D because they come with high-end GPUs—the RTX 4060 and 4070, respectively—and boast screens with fast refresh rates of 240Hz, which is crucial for smooth visuals during gaming. While both have similar screen resolutions and quality, the G18's slightly more powerful GPU and marginally larger 18-inch screen provide a modest edge for the highest-end gaming experiences.
Engineering and Design
8.8
8.9
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and ASUS ROG Strix G17 are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.3
8.6
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and ASUS ROG Strix G17 are both very good for content creation.
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
8.1
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G18 to be very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 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.
Portability
Poor
Poor
17.3in
SIZE
18.0in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and ASUS ROG Strix G18 both have poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.8
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and ASUS ROG Strix G18 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 G17 and the ASUS ROG Strix G18 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix G17 | ASUS ROG Strix G18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,391 | $2,299 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.1'' x 1.21'' | 15.7'' x 11.6'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.17 lbs | 6.61 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 15.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.1" | 11.57" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 320 nits | 422 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.7/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.8/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
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 | N/A | 4 | |
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Mark Knapp | October 2023
"The Asus ROG Strix G17 is an attractive but unbalanced gaming laptop. Its potent AMD Ryzen 9 processor excels in 1080p gaming, but playing at 1440p leaves the middling GeForce RTX 4060 GPU shouldering most of the burden. The display is exceptionally colorful, which is handy for content creators, but since this is a gaming laptop it would be better served with improved HDR capabilities. If battery life isn't a priority, the Strix G17 could serve as a designer by day and a gamer by night."
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Florian Glaser | March 2023
"With the ROG Strix G18, Asus has made an almost consistently good debut in the still quite new 18-inch laptop segment. The base unit case shows a few signs of weakness in the area of stability and is something which has an effect on the perceived quality of the input devices (the chassis tends to rattle a bit). Nevertheless, thanks to generous port features (incl. Thunderbolt 4), a striking design, and extensive lighting (keyboard, LED strip on the front), gamers get a fitting gaming platform."
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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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