If you require top-notch performance for gaming or demanding applications, the ASUS ROG Strix G18 is well-suited for those needs, albeit at a higher price and with less emphasis on portability due to its size and weight. On the other hand, if your tasks involve general use or less demanding software and you value easier transport and longer battery life, the ASUS Vivobook 15X offers a more budget-friendly option with sufficient capabilities for such tasks, along with the added benefit of being lighter and more portable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024)
Very good for general use
Excellent 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 Vivobook 15X
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.7/10
7.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18, with its higher-performing CPU and more RAM, excels in intensive tasks and multitasking, offering a superior screen for a vivid display, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable than the ASUS Vivobook 15X, which provides adequate performance for everyday tasks, easier mobility due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, but sacrifices some screen quality and computing power. The Vivobook also offers decent storage, a good keyboard, and manages heat and noise well, making it a balance of fair performance and convenience.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.0/10
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
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is preferred for gaming and 3D applications due to its superior GPU and higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth and immersive experiences. On the other hand, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X has a decent CPU and screen quality, it falls short in GPU performance and refresh rate, making it less ideal for demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
9.2/10
6.3/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers superior CPU, RAM, and a high-end GPU necessary for demanding engineering and design tasks, as well as a screen with excellent quality for detailed visuals, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X, with less powerful specs and a moderate screen, handles basic tasks but may struggle with more complex applications. Despite being less portable and noisier under load, the Strix's performance advantage for intensive work might outweigh its bulkier form and the Vivobook's better portability and quieter operation.
Content Creation
8.8/10
7.1/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X 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
8.5/10
6.9/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
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
6.2/10
18.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize a sharp, vibrant display for everyday tasks, the ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers a higher resolution and brighter screen, which enhances general use. For engineering and design work where accurate color representation is crucial, the G18 excels with its wider color gamuts, essential for visual accuracy in these fields. However, the ASUS Vivobook 15X might fall short in demanding gaming and 3D applications due to its lower refresh rate which can affect the smoothness of motion, a key aspect for immersive and responsive experiences.
Portability
Poor
Good
18.0in
SIZE
15.6in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) and ASUS Vivobook 15X both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,203
$525
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has a price of $2,203 and the ASUS Vivobook 15X costs $525.
"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."
"All in all, my day on the Vivobook had its ups and downs. It is a really pretty and well-built device, and it had all of the functionality I needed to get me through my browser-based workload. But the speakers weren’t my favorite, and the battery life was just too short."
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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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