The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is a powerful laptop suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering software, with a high-quality display and large screen size, but it is relatively heavy and expensive. Conversely, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is more affordable, lightweight, and has longer battery life, making it a good fit for general use or for those who prioritize portability and cost over performance. Both laptops have an IPS display, but the ROG Strix G18 will offer a smoother experience with its higher refresh rate. If you need top-notch performance and a gamer aesthetic, the G18 is a great choice; if you're after a more budget-friendly, highly portable option for everyday tasks, the Vivobook Go 14 would be more suitable. 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 14
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.3/10
6.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is better for general use because it has a superior CPU, more RAM, and a higher quality screen, which are very important for performance and visual clarity, but it is less portable and has shorter battery life. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14, while offering enough storage and an adequate keyboard for fair general use, suffers from a less powerful CPU and less RAM, although it gains points for better portability and longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
5.7/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
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
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.9/10
5.9/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is well-suited for engineering and design because of its powerful Intel i9 processor, high-capacity RAM, and dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, which ensure smooth handling of intensive tasks and complex graphics, complemented by a high-resolution, high-refresh-rate screen.
Content Creation
8.6/10
6.5/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
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 Go 14 is only fair.
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
6.4/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 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
14.0in
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 Go 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers a high-resolution display with excellent color accuracy, allowing for detailed and precise visuals essential in engineering and design; while general users will appreciate its brightness and clarity. However, its lower refresh rate diminishes the quality for gaming and 3D where fluid motion is key. The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 provides an adequate resolution and brightness for daily tasks and some professional work, but lacks the wide color gamut and high refresh rates needed for specialized engineering applications and immersive gaming experiences.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has 7 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
Very Good
18.0in
SIZE
14.0in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has very 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
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,299
$450
$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 14 costs $450.
"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."
"The lack of a backlit keyboard in this price segment shouldn't sway the buyer the other way. However, it still comes down to user preference. The Vivobook Go 14 is a decent laptop in an extremely competitive price segment. A few omissions are a part of the balancing to reach the price segment. The Asus Vivobook Go 14 is a rare find when it comes to the price to performance ratio."
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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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