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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is more suited for intensive gaming and engineering tasks with a high-refresh-rate screen and powerful GPU, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is tailored towards professionals needing a dual-screen setup, high screen resolution and color accuracy for tasks like photo and video editing. The ZenBook Pro Duo 15 also offers better portability and battery life; however, it has a lower refresh rate suitable for general use and not fast-paced gaming. Both have ample storage and the ROG has more RAM, which can be important for performance in multitasking and professional applications. Consider the ROG Strix G18 if gaming and engineering software are your priorities, or the ZenBook Pro Duo 15 for portable, professional use with a focus on screen quality. 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 Duo 15
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.7
7.8
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is good.
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
8.3
18.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and ZenBook Pro Duo 15 both boast high-resolution displays with bright and crisp panels, which make them excellent for general usage where clarity and readability are key. Their wide color gamuts ensure accurate color representation crucial for tasks in engineering and design, where precise color work is necessary. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their poor refresh rates lead to less fluid motion, making them less ideal compared to laptops with higher refresh rate screens, which provide smoother visuals and a better experience for fast-paced interactions.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 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
5.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has poor portability.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and ASUS ROG Strix G18 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is tailored for gamers who also need versatility for general tasks, with a high-performance CPU and substantial RAM, complemented by an excellent display but is less portable due to its larger size and lower battery life. The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, while still powerful, focuses on multitasking and creativity with its high-quality OLED touchscreen and additional screen real estate provided by the ScreenPad Plus, along with greater portability and longer battery life, making it well suited for professionals on the go.
Engineering and Design
8.9
9.0
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 to be excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 excels in engineering and design use due to its high-end CPU, plentiful RAM, and powerful GPU, complemented by a high-quality screen with great color coverage and refresh rate, making it suitable for intensive tasks but less portable. The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offers a similarly robust CPU and superior GPU with an OLED screen that provides even better color accuracy and higher resolution for detail-oriented work, while being more portable, but it may not offer the same gaming-optimized features as the Strix G18.
Content Creation
8.6
8.7
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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
8.3
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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
7.6
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,900
$2,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a price of $1,900 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 costs $2,000.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G18 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix G18 | ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,900 | $2,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 11.6'' x 1.06'' | 14.2'' x 9.8'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.61 lbs | 5.16 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.71" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.57" | 9.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13980HX | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 92 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 18" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 422 nits | 332 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS ROG Strix G18
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Florian Glaser | March 2023
"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."
ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
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Jared Newman | August 2021
"Benchmarks aside, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is hard to compare with other PCs. Its closest competition may be a multi-monitor desktop, or a laptop with an attached travel monitor. The Pro Duo is more portable and versatile than either of those options, especially with the software tools Asus has thrown on top. For a certain niche of artists, media creators, and gamers, all that might add up to something special, even if it’s unattainable for the rest of us."
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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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