If performance during intensive engineering tasks and gaming is important for you and you don't mind a heavier and larger laptop with shorter battery life, the ASUS ROG Strix G17 would be a better choice. It has more power and a higher refresh rate screen which is beneficial for fast-paced games and heavy software. However, if you prefer a more portable option with a higher-resolution touchscreen for general use, media consumption, and some lighter tasks, and you appreciate longer battery life, then the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED may be the better option. Keep in mind that it has less storage and power compared to the Strix. 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 14X OLED
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
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 14X OLED is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers superior gaming and 3D performance primarily due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 240 Hz, which are very important for smooth and detailed visuals in fast-paced games and 3D applications. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, with its Intel i5-13500H Iris Xe integrated graphics and a lower screen refresh rate of 120 Hz, provides satisfactory performance that is more suitable for less demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
7.7/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 14X OLED is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is preferred for engineering and design because it has a more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, and greater RAM capacity, enhancing performance for resource-intensive tasks, coupled with a large, high-refresh-rate IPS screen ensuring crisp visuals. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers a high-resolution OLED touchscreen and is lighter and more portable, but the integrated Intel GPU and lower RAM impact its ability to handle demanding engineering software.
Content Creation
8.3/10
7.6/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 14X OLED 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.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
8.6/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
320.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
376.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED for gaming and AI, and content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix G17 and the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED provide crisp and vivid displays due to their high resolution and brightness, making them excellent for tasks like browsing and video streaming. The displays offer wide color gamuts, essential for engineering and design work where color accuracy is paramount, ensuring that the colors you see on the screen match the final output. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is critical, the lower refresh rate of these screens could lead to less fluid visuals, making them less suitable for fast-paced or professional gaming scenarios.
Battery
3.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
$825
$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 14X OLED costs $825.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 appeals for general use with a powerful CPU, abundant RAM, and a large, quality IPS screen that's great for multitasking, but its size and battery life make it less portable. Conversely, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers an equally impressive OLED screen for vivid colors with touch capability and offers better portability due to a smaller size and longer battery life, although it has a less powerful CPU and less RAM, influencing its multitasking and performance capabilities.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.5/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 14X OLED are both good for software development.
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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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 Zenbook 14X OLED compare to other laptops
"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."
"While one of the more budget-friendly configurations of the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED may make a compelling case as a top value pick, it’s difficult to be disappointed with the more expensive model we reviewed here. At its core, for all models, it’s a luxury-built laptop with extreme portability and a gorgeous OLED display. Our unit rocks with a snappy Core i9 processor for getting real work done, and the discrete GPU—even if it has a clear power ceiling—is a bonus for creative pros."
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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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