The ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers substantially better performance with higher capacity storage and more powerful processing, suitable for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. It includes a higher refresh rate display for smooth visuals and a larger screen but is less portable due to a heavier build. Conversely, the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is more affordable, lighter, and offers longer battery life, making it more portable for general use. However, its lower-end processor and minimal storage make it less suitable for demanding tasks and it also has a lower-quality display. The choice depends on whether performance and gaming capabilities outweigh the need for portability and affordability. 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 Go 15
Good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
5.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
320.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
5.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
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 Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 delivers exceptional gaming and 3D performance because it is equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX GPU and a high screen refresh rate, essential for smooth and detailed visuals. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 struggles with gaming and 3D tasks due to its basic Intel UHD Graphics GPU and a lower refresh rate display that can't provide the same level of graphic fidelity or fluidity.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
5.4/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is equipped with a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and an advanced GPU, which are essential for heavy engineering and design tasks, in addition to having a superior screen quality, whereas the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a basic processor, less RAM, and an entry-level integrated GPU, making it insufficient for such demanding applications despite its greater portability and lesser operating noise.
Content Creation
8.3/10
5.7/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
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
5.9/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 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 Go 15 is poor.
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
8.4/10
5.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
320.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, screen qualities like panel type, resolution, and sharpness are crucial, so the ASUS ROG Strix G17's superior specs give it clear, vibrant images making it comfortable to use for everyday tasks. Engineering and design professionals need accurate color representation, which the ASUS ROG Strix G17 provides with its wider color gamuts, making it suitable for detail-oriented work. However, gamers value a smooth visual experience which is enhanced by high refresh rates, and the ASUS ROG Strix G17's lower refresh rate means it could offer less fluid gameplay compared to other gaming-specific laptops.
Battery
3.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook Go 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
Poor
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and ASUS Vivobook Go 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
$1,391
$240
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a price of $1,391 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 costs $240.
"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."
"The Asus Vivobook Go 15 is a good option if you’re looking for one device to tackle a bunch of smaller problems. For simple school studies, portable evening entertainment or distractions, and getting household admin or light office workloads out of the way, it’s a great little package with respectable battery life, and a great contender for the advent of cloud gaming."
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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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