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Updated February 26, 2024·
When choosing between the ASUS ROG Strix G18 and its newer 2024 version, consider that the newer model typically offers updated hardware, which can result in better performance for gaming and demanding tasks. However, the older model may still handle most applications well and comes at a lower cost. If budget is a priority and you're satisfied with slightly less cutting-edge performance, the older model could serve you well. If you prefer the latest improvements and can invest more, the 2024 version might be more future-proof, especially for high-end gaming or intensive workloads. Both are less portable due to their size, and battery life is usually shorter on such powerful machines, so they're less suited for frequent travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18
- The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024).
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024)
- Excellent for engineering and design
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.7
8.7
18.0in
SIZE
18.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
422.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G18 for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Strix G18's display offers crisp visuals and comfortable brightness, which makes activities like browsing the web and watching videos quite enjoyable. In engineering and design tasks, the same laptop provides a wide range of colors, ensuring accuracy and vibrant detail crucial for professionals working with high-resolution images or models. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the laptop's lower refresh rate may lead to less fluid motion, detracting from the immersive experience that fast-paced games and interactive 3D applications can offer.
Cost
$1,900
$2,216
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a price of $1,900 and the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) costs $2,216.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
422.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.6/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) and ASUS ROG Strix G18 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers robust CPU performance and ample RAM which ensures it handles a variety of tasks smoothly, while its high-quality screen presents content with clarity making it suitable for general use. However, due to its gaming-oriented design, it sacrifices portability and battery life, which could be drawbacks for users who need to move around frequently; meanwhile, aspects like storage, keyboard, speaker quality, operating noise, and heat management are sufficiently good but rank lower in priority for this laptop's target audience.
Gaming and AI
8.7
8.7
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) and ASUS ROG Strix G18 are both very good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 delivers robust gaming and 3D performance with its high-quality GPU and fast screen refresh rate which are key for smooth and immersive experiences. The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) improves upon this with even superior GPU capabilities and similar refresh rates, ensuring top-tier visuals and responsiveness, while its CPU and screen quality further enhance overall performance, albeit to a lesser extent than the GPU and refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
8.9
9.2
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) to be excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers a robust CPU, ample RAM, high-quality GPU, and excellent screen quality, making it very good for demanding tasks including engineering and design. The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024), with updated hardware, provides even better performance and screen enhancements, solidifying its excellence for engineering and design, though both models are less portable and have louder operating noise compared to lighter, quieter laptops.
Content Creation
8.6
8.8
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) and ASUS ROG Strix G18 are both very good for content creation.
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
8.1
8.5
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) and ASUS ROG Strix G18 are both very 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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix G18 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
Poor
18.0in
SIZE
18.0in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) both have poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.8
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) 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 G18 and the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix G18 | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,900 | $2,216 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | January 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 11.6'' x 1.06'' | 15.7'' x 11.6'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.61 lbs | 6.61 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.71" | 15.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.57" | 11.57" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13980HX | Intel i9-14900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 18" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 422 nits | 422 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.7/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Florian Glaser | March 2023
"With the ROG Strix G18, Asus has made an almost consistently good debut in the still quite new 18-inch laptop segment. The base unit case shows a few signs of weakness in the area of stability and is something which has an effect on the perceived quality of the input devices (the chassis tends to rattle a bit). Nevertheless, thanks to generous port features (incl. Thunderbolt 4), a striking design, and extensive lighting (keyboard, LED strip on the front), gamers get a fitting gaming platform."
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Florian Glaser | March 2023
"With the ROG Strix G18, Asus has made an almost consistently good debut in the still quite new 18-inch laptop segment. The base unit case shows a few signs of weakness in the area of stability and is something which has an effect on the perceived quality of the input devices (the chassis tends to rattle a bit). Nevertheless, thanks to generous port features (incl. Thunderbolt 4), a striking design, and extensive lighting (keyboard, LED strip on the front), gamers get a fitting gaming platform."
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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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