To decide between the ASUS ROG Strix G17 and the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, consider what you prioritize most. The Strix G17 is a powerful option with superior gaming capabilities and higher performance for 3D tasks or intensive engineering software due to its advanced processor and graphics card, but it's larger, heavier, and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. On the other hand, the Zenbook Duo 14 offers significantly longer battery life, a touchscreen, and is much lighter and more compact, which is great for portability and general use, but it has less power for demanding applications. If you need a machine for high-end gaming or resource-intensive tasks and don't mind the extra weight and reduced battery life, go for the Strix G17. If you value a lighter, more portable laptop with longer battery life and sufficient capability for everyday tasks and some light creative work, the Zenbook Duo is the better choice. 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
Very good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
320.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
314.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Strix G17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers powerful performance with a high-end CPU and plenty of RAM, alongside a larger, high-quality screen, making it good for general use, but it is less portable and has shorter battery life compared to lighter laptops. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is very portable with a longer battery life, and has a good quality screen, but its lower-end CPU and less RAM make it fair for general use, particularly when handling less demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 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
6.6/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
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 Duo 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is favored for engineering and design due to its higher-performing CPU, double the RAM, and more powerful GPU, which crucially enhance software running and rendering capabilities; additionally, its screen offers greater resolution, size, and color accuracy, which are vital for detailed visual work. Conversely, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, while still capable for engineering tasks, is designed with lower specs in such areas but offers superior portability and quieter operation, making it more suitable for on-the-go productivity.
Content Creation
8.3/10
7.3/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
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 Zenbook Duo 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
7.0/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
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 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 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
6.8/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
320.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
314.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, where clarity, resolution, and brightness are key, the ASUS ROG Strix G17 provides a vibrant and sharp display, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 offers solid visuals with the added utility of a secondary screen. In engineering and design, both the ROG Strix G17 and Zenbook Duo 14 excel with a wide range of colors, which is crucial for accuracy in detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications that rely heavily on high refresh rates to ensure smooth motion, neither the Strix G17 nor the Zenbook Duo 14 stands out as they prioritize color accuracy over frame rates.
Battery
3.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has 8.5 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
3.6 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 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
$999
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a price of $1,391 and the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 costs $999.
"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 ZenBook Duo's second screen is like the Apple Touch Bar, but better. Most would agree that having two screens instead of one can really boost productivity and the ZenBook Duo is no different in this regard. It's tough going back to just one screen after becoming accustomed to spacious dual-screen setups. For a laptop form factor, however, users will have to accept some compromises. Firstly, weight is the most obvious drawback as the system is several hundred grams heavier than a regular ZenBook 14. Additionally, colors on the second screen will not be as vivid as the main display."
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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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