When considering the ASUS ROG Strix G18 versus the ASUS Vivobook 16X, the Strix G18 offers higher performance for gaming and engineering tasks due to its more powerful processor and graphics card, making it suitable for intensive applications, including 3D rendering and machine learning. However, it comes at a higher price and has lower portability due to its larger size and heavier weight. On the other hand, the Vivobook 16X is more affordable and portable, which may appeal to those who prioritize ease of carrying and budget-friendly options for general use and less demanding tasks. The Vivobook 16X also has a longer battery life, contributing to better mobility. Both feature IPS displays with close color coverage and no touchscreen, but the Strix G18 has a higher refresh rate, making it better suited for fast motion clarity. Choose the Strix G18 for peak performance with tradeoffs in portability and cost, or the Vivobook 16X for a balance between affordability, portability, and capability for everyday use. Give Feedback
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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 for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good battery life
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.3/10
7.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
7.7/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
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 16X is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 stands out for gaming and 3D applications due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz, compared to the ASUS Vivobook 16X which has the capable but less powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a lower screen refresh rate of 120Hz for gaming and 3D environments.
Engineering and Design
8.9/10
8.2/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both very good for engineering and design, though the ASUS ROG Strix G18 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is equipped with top-tier CPU, RAM, and GPU settings alongside a high-quality screen, providing robust performance and visual clarity that's demanded in engineering and design, but it is heavy and less portable. Meanwhile, the ASUS Vivobook 16X, while also having strong CPU, RAM, GPU, and screen quality suited for engineering tasks, offers better portability and a quieter operating noise but falls slightly behind in the highest performance and screen size.
Content Creation
8.6/10
7.7/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
7.4/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X is good.
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
7.3/10
18.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Strix G18 likely offers a high-resolution display with good brightness and a superior panel type, making text and images sharp and comfortable to view. During engineering and design work, this laptop's screen can properly display a wide range of colors, thanks to its extensive coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, which ensures accurate color reproduction. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS ROG Strix G18 falls short as it may have a lower refresh rate, making fast-moving visuals less smooth compared to displays designed specifically for these tasks.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 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
Good
18.0in
SIZE
16.0in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 16X 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 16X 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
$1,200
$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 16X costs $1,200.
"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."
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
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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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