The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is designed for power with top-of-the-line components, suited for gaming and intensive tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning, while also offering a backlit keyboard with a numeric keypad and a larger, high-refresh-rate screen which enhances visual details and gaming response. However, it is heavier and has lower portability with a shorter battery life. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook 13 is more compact, lightweight, and offers longer battery life, perfect for general use and portability, but with less powerful components and a smaller screen, it's less suited for gaming and demanding engineering work. The price of the Zenbook 13 is also lower, making it a more budget-friendly option. 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 Zenbook 13
Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
8.3/10
7.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
378.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18, with its powerful CPU and high RAM, excels in performance but is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the ASUS Zenbook 13, which offers a balance of good performance and screen quality with excellent portability and battery life, making it well-suited for general use. Additionally, while the ROG Strix may provide a superior gaming or intensive task experience, its larger size and weight may make it less convenient for users who prioritize flexibility and on-the-go use, which is where the Zenbook 13 shines with its compact design and long-lasting battery.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.2/10
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
8.3/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is only fair.
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
7.1/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
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 Zenbook 13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 excels in engineering and design thanks to its superior Intel i9 processor, substantial RAM, advanced Nvidia RTX GPU, and high-quality IPS screen, making it well-suited for performance-intensive tasks despite its lower portability.
Content Creation
8.6/10
7.6/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 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
7.3/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 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
7.8/10
18.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
378.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 13 for general use, gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix G18 and the ASUS Zenbook 13 offer crisp visuals and bright displays, making them pleasant to use for everyday tasks such as browsing the web or working on documents. Engineers and designers will appreciate the wide color gamuts on both laptops, ensuring accurate color representation for tasks like photo editing or CAD work. However, gamers and 3D designers may find the lower refresh rates on these laptops less suitable for fast-paced games or smooth 3D rendering, which benefit from higher refresh rates for fluid motion.
Portability
Poor
Excellent
18.0in
SIZE
13.3in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,299
$890
$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 Zenbook 13 costs $890.
"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 ZenBook 13 is a compact 13-inch laptop with a fast Ryzen 7 5800U and OLED display. The subnotebook is also light and the modern design is convincing. The selection of high-quality materials make the device not only light, but also very stable. In addition, the visuals and haptics of the device offers a high-quality impression. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800U is a very good fit for the ZenBook 13, ensuring a high performance in the test. However, in terms of the 3D performance, we also notice that the Vega architecture is beginning to hit its limits."
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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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