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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is more suited for gaming and intensive tasks like 3D rendering, engineering, or machine learning due to its powerful processor and high-end graphics card. However, it's larger, heavier, and less portable. It also has a higher price tag. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 15 is more affordable, lighter, and more portable, making it suitable for general use, everyday tasks, and with longer battery life for on-the-go use. It doesn't perform as well with demanding software and games due to its more modest processor and integrated graphics. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G17
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.9
6.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
320.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is considered good for general use largely due to its powerful CPU and ample RAM, as well as its high-quality screen which is larger and has better color coverage, making it suitable for a variety of tasks, although it is less portable and has a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 15, while more portable and with a longer battery life, has a less powerful CPU and half the RAM, and its screen, although adequate, does not match the Strix in terms of color accuracy or resolution, making it fair for general use but possibly less suited for demanding applications.
Gaming and AI
8.4
5.9
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 G17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 boasts a high-end Nvidia RTX GPU and a 240Hz screen refresh rate, ideal for gaming and 3D applications that demand smooth visuals and quick response times. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 15 has an entry-level Intel UHD Graphics and a 60Hz screen refresh rate, providing a fair experience that's suitable for less graphically intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.8
6.1
9.8/10
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 G17 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is equipped with a more powerful CPU, higher RAM, and a superior GPU, which are crucial for engineering and design software that demands high performance, and it offers a better display with higher resolution and color accuracy essential for detailed design work. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 15, while more lightweight and therefore more portable, has a less powerful CPU and GPU, less RAM, and a display that isn't as high quality, making it less optimal for intensive engineering tasks and professional design work.
Content Creation
8.3
6.4
9.8/10
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 G17 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
7.7
6.5
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is 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
8.4
6.3
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
320.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 boasts a high-resolution display with excellent brightness and color accuracy, making it suitable for general use and detailed engineering tasks where color range is crucial. The ASUS Vivobook 15 offers a satisfactory display with decent brightness and resolution, providing a fair experience for everyday tasks and finer design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where high refresh rates are vital, neither laptop excels, as they lack the necessary screen features to support the smooth visuals that these tasks demand.
Battery
3.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 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
Poor
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.0
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and ASUS Vivobook 15 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,399
$339
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a price of $1,399 and the ASUS Vivobook 15 costs $339.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G17 and the ASUS Vivobook 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ROG Strix G17 | ASUS Vivobook 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,399 | $339 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.1'' x 1.21'' | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.17 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.1" | 9.15" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX | Intel i3-1215U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 42 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 320 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS ROG Strix G17
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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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Sascha Mölck, | April 2022
"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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