The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is a high-performance laptop with a powerful processor, advanced graphics card, and large screen with high refresh rate suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks; however, it's heavy and less portable. The ASUS Vivobook 15X is more affordable and lighter, making it easier to carry around, with moderate performance suitable for general use and some light gaming, but it may not handle more demanding applications as smoothly. Consider the ROG Strix G18 if top-notch performance for resource-intensive activities is a priority, and the Vivobook 15X if you prioritize portability and cost savings for everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.3/10
7.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is considered very good for general use due to its high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and superior screen quality, which enhance the user experience, although it's less portable and has shorter battery life. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 15X, with its decent CPU and RAM for lighter tasks, aims at fairness in general use and offers better portability but falls short with a lower-quality display and shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers a superior gaming and 3D experience with its high-performance Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a fast 240 Hz screen refresh rate, making it ideal for graphics-intensive tasks. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 15X, while suitable for less demanding gaming and 3D tasks, incorporates a more modest integrated AMD Vega 7 GPU and a standard 60 Hz screen refresh rate, thus not matching the Strix's gaming prowess.
Engineering and Design
8.9/10
6.3/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is better suited for engineering and design due to its superior CPU, double the amount of RAM, and a more powerful GPU compared to the ASUS Vivobook 15X, providing faster processing and better handling of complex tasks.
Content Creation
8.6/10
7.1/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X 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
8.1/10
6.9/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
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 G18 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
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
8.7/10
6.2/10
18.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 likely has a high-resolution display and excellent color accuracy, making it ideal for engineering and design work; however, its refresh rate might be lower, which is less optimal for gaming and 3D applications. The ASUS Vivobook 15X, with fair screen attributes, provides adequate resolution and brightness for general tasks and likely sufficient, though not exceptional, color coverage for creative work, but falls short for gaming due to a relatively lower refresh rate. Lower screen quality for gaming in both models implies gamers who prioritize fluid motion and fast refresh should consider other options.
Portability
Poor
Good
18.0in
SIZE
15.6in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and ASUS Vivobook 15X both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,299
$525
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a price of $2,299 and the ASUS Vivobook 15X costs $525.
"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."
"All in all, my day on the Vivobook had its ups and downs. It is a really pretty and well-built device, and it had all of the functionality I needed to get me through my browser-based workload. But the speakers weren’t my favorite, and the battery life was just too short."
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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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