The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is more expensive and offers high performance that's well-suited for intensive gaming and engineering tasks, equipped with an i9 processor and a powerful RTX GPU. Its 18-inch display is large for immersive gameplay, but this makes it less portable. The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is less expensive and more portable with a more modest i7 processor and integrated graphics, suitable for general use and creative tasks, especially with its dual-screen OLED touchscreen setup. Consider the Strix if gaming and engineering performance are crucial and cost is less of a concern. Opt for the ZenBook Pro if you prioritize portability, creativity tasks, and want to save some money. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
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 1800
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo 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.
Screen Quality
8.7/10
8.6/10
18.0in
SIZE
14.5in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
357.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix G18 and the ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offer sharp images and bright displays thanks to their high-resolution panels and strong brightness levels, making text and visuals crisp and clear. In engineering and design, both laptops excel with wide color gamuts, delivering accurate colors essential for detailed and color-critical work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates can result in less smooth motion and responsiveness, which is less suitable for fast-paced or immersive experiences where screen fluidity is key.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 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
14.5in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,299
$1,299
$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 Pro 14 Duo costs $1,299.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and ASUS ROG Strix G18 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is favored for general use due to its powerful Intel i9 processor, ample RAM, and high-refresh-rate IPS screen, promising excellent performance and visual clarity, but it falls short on portability and battery life compared to the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo, which though less powerful CPU-wise, offers great screen quality with its OLED panel, is lighter and thus more portable, and has sufficient RAM for multitasks effectively. Despite both having considerable storage and high-resolution displays, the ZenBook's superior portability and battery life make it versatile, while the Strix G18 gains an edge with gaming-grade components suitable for more demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.9/10
8.5/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.6/10
8.6/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and ASUS ROG Strix G18 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
8.2/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and ASUS ROG Strix G18 are both very good for software development.
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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.6/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G18 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo 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 Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is a well-tuned instrument for content creators, excelling at a range of general office tasks as well as tasks that require a little more grunt like encoding and 3D rendering. The big attraction is the laptop’s dual displays. They’re the best ones we’ve used in an Asus Zenbook Duo laptop to date with a spate of year-on-year improvements that make the visuals more striking and the cross-screen integration easier than ever before."
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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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