The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers superior performance for intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming due to its high-end processor and powerful graphics card, making it an excellent choice for engineering and gaming. However, it is heavier, less portable, and more expensive. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is more portable, less expensive, and has a high-quality OLED screen with better color accuracy and contrast, ideal for general use and media consumption. The Vivobook's battery life also lasts longer. If portability and screen quality for everyday tasks are priorities, the Vivobook may be the better choice, while the Strix G18 is better for performance-demanding applications despite its higher cost and reduced portability. 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
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.7/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
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 S 15 OLED is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 excels in gaming and 3D applications due to its high-performance Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a screen with a high refresh rate of 240, providing smoother visuals for fast-paced action. In comparison, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a less powerful integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and a lower refresh rate of 120, but offers superior screen quality with an OLED display, which could be more appealing for less intensive gaming and media consumption with richer colors and contrasts.
Engineering and Design
8.9/10
8.2/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both very good for engineering and design, though the ASUS ROG Strix G18 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is excellent for engineering and design due to its high-end CPU, substantial RAM, powerful dedicated GPU, and a high-quality screen, which combine to deliver superb performance and visuals required in demanding tasks, albeit with less portability due to its size and weight. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, while still offering a good CPU and the same amount of RAM, relies on integrated graphics and offers a smaller, exceptionally high-contrast OLED screen, making it lighter and more portable, but less suited for GPU-intensive engineering software and gaming.
Screen Quality
8.7/10
8.9/10
18.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED boasts an OLED panel known for vibrant colors and deep blacks, with high resolution and brightness making it ideal for both general use and design tasks that require precise color representation like Adobe RGB and DCI-P3 standards. Conversely, the ASUS ROG Strix G18, while it might have a good resolution and brightness for general tasks and engineering software, falls short in gaming due to its lower refresh rate, which is critical for smooth visuals in fast-paced games. Despite this, its screen may still deliver adequate performance for users not prioritizing gaming or those willing to trade high refresh rates for other features such as larger screens or better performance in other areas.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
Good
18.0in
SIZE
15.6in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
$990
$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 S 15 OLED costs $990.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G18 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18, with a more powerful CPU and a gaming-grade GPU, is well-suited for demanding tasks, offering top-tier performance for general use, but this comes at the cost of lower portability due to its larger size and heavier weight. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED excels in screen quality with its OLED display and is lighter and thinner, which enhances portability, but has a less powerful integrated graphics solution and slightly decreased battery life, making it good for general use with a focus on portability and display.
Content Creation
8.6/10
8.2/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both very good for content creation.
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
7.9/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G18 to be very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G18 and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED compare to other laptops
"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 Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
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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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