For superior performance in intensive tasks like gaming, engineering, and 3D rendering, the ASUS ROG Strix G17 is the better option, but it's heavier and less portable. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 offers better portability, a touchscreen, and longer battery life, which makes it more suitable for general use and travel, though it won't handle intensive tasks as well. 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 Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Excellent portability
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.2/10
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
9.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
7.3/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17, with a high-end AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX graphics, excels in engineering and design due to its superior CPU and GPU capabilities and larger, high-quality screen, making it ideal for demanding tasks but less portable. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, while still suitable for engineering and design with a capable Intel processor and integrated graphics, offers greater portability and a touch-enabled OLED display but compromises on the raw power and larger work space provided by the ASUS.
Content Creation
8.3/10
7.6/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for content creation, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
7.8/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
320.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 offer displays with high resolution and brightness, ensuring crisp and clear visuals for everyday tasks, which is why they're seen as having very good screen quality for general use. For engineering and design, their emphasis on wider color gamuts allows for accurate color representation, vital for professionals in those fields. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates can lead to less fluid motion and responsiveness, which is less ideal for fast-paced visuals that benefit from higher refresh rates.
Battery
3.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,391
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a price of $1,391 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a powerful CPU and high RAM, enabling strong performance for demanding tasks, but at the cost of portability due to its larger size and heavier weight. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 offers a high-quality OLED touchscreen with better battery life and portability, suitable for on-the-go use and general productivity, though with less gaming and high-performance capacity than the ASUS.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.4/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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 Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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 Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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."
"Samsung gets all the basics right with the Book2 360. Its convertible design works well in both laptop and tablet modes, yet still manages to be highly portable, with impressive battery life and eye-catching AMOLED display. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 measures just 12.9mm thick and weighs 1.16kg, making it one of the most affordable ultra-portables currently available. It’s sturdily built too, so it can cope with life on the road."
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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.
About Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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