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ROG Strix G18
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ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good for gaming and AI
  • Very good for software development
  • Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Good portability

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

8.7
ROG Strix G18
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
7.6
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
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
6.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) is good.

Engineering and Design

8.9
ROG Strix G18
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
8.2
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) are both very good for engineering and design, though the ASUS ROG Strix G18 is somewhat better.

Content Creation

8.6
ROG Strix G18
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
8.0
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) are both very good for content creation, though the ASUS ROG Strix G18 is somewhat better.

Software Development

8.1
ROG Strix G18
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
7.5
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) is good.

Screen Quality

8.7
ROG Strix G18
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
8.2
18.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
279.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Battery

8.0 Hours
ROG Strix G18
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 has 6 hours of battery life.

Portability

Poor
ROG Strix G18
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
Good
18.0in
SIZE
16.0in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.8
ROG Strix G18
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
8.5
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has good build quality.
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Key similarities

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General Use

8.3
ROG Strix G18
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
7.8
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
279.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G18 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) is good.

Cost

$1,900
ROG Strix G18
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
$1,899
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a price of $1,900 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) costs $1,899.

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How the ASUS ROG Strix G18 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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ASUS ROG Strix G18ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)

GENERAL

Price
$1,900
$1,899
Release Date
April 1, 2023January 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
15.7'' x 11.6'' x 1.06''14'' x 9.6'' x 0.83''
Weight
6.61 lbs4.41 lbs
Width
15.71"13.98"
Depth
11.57"9.57"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i9-13980HXIntel Core Ultra 7 155H
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
21
Storage
1024 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
8 Hours6 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh90 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
18"16"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16002560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
240Hz240Hz
Display Brightness
422 nits279 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.8/108.5/10
Portability Score
5.7/107.4/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.3/106.3/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
8/106.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
9.6/109.5/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
44

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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."

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)

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Andrei Girbea | March 2023
"The 2023 Asus ROG Zephryus G16 is a refinement of the popular Zephyrus M16 2022 chassis, with updated hardware and a fresh set of either White or dark Grey clothes. This series is most competitive in the more affordable lower and mid-tier configurations, as a compact and lightweight all-purpose laptop with a big 16-inch display. Just make sure you're ok with its design quirks and the mix of temperatures/noise levels under load."

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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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