If you need a laptop primarily for gaming or intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or video editing, the ASUS ROG Strix G18, although more expensive, offers higher performance suitable for these purposes. On the other hand, if portability, battery life, and affordability are more important to you, and your tasks are largely general usage like web browsing, document editing, and media consumption, the ASUS Zenbook 14 is a better fit. It's lighter, easier to carry, and generally has longer battery life, but won't perform as well for demanding applications. 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
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.3/10
7.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 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
6.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 excels in gaming and 3D tasks due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, which are ideal for demanding visual tasks and smooth gameplay. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook 14, while offering a beautiful OLED screen, has an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and a more modest 90Hz refresh rate, making it less suited for intensive gaming and 3D applications due to lower graphics performance and refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
8.9/10
7.2/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers top-notch performance for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i9 processor, abundant 16GB of RAM, and high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, complemented by an IPS display with high brightness and refresh rate, making it very good for demanding tasks.
Content Creation
8.6/10
7.3/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
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 14 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
7.2/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 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
8.3/10
18.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 14 for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and ASUS Zenbook 14 both have high-resolution displays with excellent color reproduction, making them ideal for general use and tasks involving engineering and design where clarity and color accuracy are essential. However, for gaming and 3D where motion clarity is key, their screens may not deliver the desired experience due to lower refresh rates which can lead to less smooth visuals during fast-paced scenes. Additionally, while both laptops are suitable for productivity and creative work, they may not be the first choice for gamers who prioritize fluidity and ultra-responsive gameplay.
Portability
Poor
Very Good
18.0in
SIZE
14.0in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,299
$300
$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 14 costs $300.
"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."
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
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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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