Choosing between the ASUS ROG Strix G17 and the ASUS Zenbook 14 depends on your priorities. If you require high performance for gaming, complex 3D work, or engineering software, the ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers a powerful processor and dedicated graphics card but is larger and heavier, which affects portability. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook 14, while less powerful, is more affordable, lighter, and has an OLED screen which is excellent for general use and media consumption, making it highly portable. The Zenbook also tends to have longer battery life, making it a good choice for work or study on the go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G17
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
320.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Strix G17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is better for general use because of its more powerful CPU, larger RAM, and high-quality screen but sacrifices portability and battery life due to its larger size and gaming-oriented design. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook 14 offers greater portability with a lighter build and longer battery life, but compromises on performance with a less powerful CPU and less RAM, which may impact multitasking and demanding applications despite its excellent screen quality.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
7.2/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 boasts a more powerful CPU and GPU, greater RAM, and a larger high refresh-rate screen, which explains its superiority for engineering and design tasks that require high performance; on the flip side, the ASUS Zenbook 14, with its high-resolution OLED screen, offers excellent color accuracy and detail for design work, coupled with better portability and battery life, making it a suitable choice if mobility and screen quality are prioritized over raw power.
Content Creation
8.3/10
7.3/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 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
7.2/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for software development, though the ASUS ROG Strix G17 is somewhat better.
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
8.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
320.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 14 for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
When considering screen quality for general use, laptops like the ASUS ROG Strix G17 and the ASUS Zenbook 14 typically offer high-resolution displays with bright panels, providing crisp and clear visuals suitable for everyday tasks. For engineering and design, their screens may cover a broad spectrum of color gamuts, allowing for precise and accurate color representation necessary in professional creative work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates could lead to less fluid motion and slower response times, making them less ideal for fast-paced, visually demanding activities.
Battery
3.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14 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.
Portability
Poor
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,391
$300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a price of $1,391 and the ASUS Zenbook 14 costs $300.
"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."
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
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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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