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Updated January 12, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is a high-end gaming laptop with strong performance suited for intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and modern gaming. It has a large display, superior graphics, a powerful processor, and will be quite heavy, affecting portability. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is a budget-friendly option, much lighter, and more portable, but with limited performance due to its less powerful processor and basic graphics. It's more suited for general use like web browsing, office applications, and streaming videos. The tradeoff is between high performance with less portability and lower cost with moderate performance 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
- Good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.3
5.6
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers high performance for general use due to its powerful CPU, abundant RAM, and superior screen quality, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12, while highly portable with longer battery life, delivers poor general use performance because of its weak CPU, lower RAM, and lower-quality screen.
Gaming and AI
8.7
5.4
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The Asus ROG Strix G18 excels in gaming and 3D tasks due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 240 Hz, which enable it to render complex visuals smoothly. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12, with its basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 and a modest refresh rate of 60 Hz, is not equipped to handle the demands of gaming and 3D applications effectively.
Engineering and Design
8.9
5.3
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is equipped with a high-performance CPU, substantial RAM, a powerful GPU, and a superior-quality screen with high resolution and color accuracy, making it highly suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12's lower-tier CPU, minimal RAM, basic integrated graphics, and low-resolution screen limit its capability to handle such intensive workloads effectively.
Content Creation
8.6
5.7
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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
5.7
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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
5.1
18.0in
SIZE
11.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 boasts a higher resolution and bright display, making it crisp and clear for general activities and engineering design, where color accuracy and range are crucial. However, its lower refresh rate hinders gaming performance, where smooth motion is key. The ASUS Vivobook Go 12's lower resolution and brightness result in a less vibrant and sharp experience across all uses, and its color reproduction lags behind, not meeting the demands of engineering and design professionals.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 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
18.0in
SIZE
11.6in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.3 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
5.1
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,299
$267
$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 Go 12 costs $267.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G18 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix G18 | ASUS Vivobook Go 12 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,299 | $267 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 11.6'' x 1.06'' | 11'' x 7.5'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.61 lbs | 2.31 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.71" | 10.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.57" | 7.52" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13980HX | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 64 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 18" | 11.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 422 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.7/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 480p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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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