If you prioritize gaming or demanding tasks like 3D rendering or video editing, the ASUS ROG Strix, with its higher-end graphics and processing power, is the better choice, but it costs more and may be less portable due to its size and weight. In contrast, if you're looking for a laptop for everyday tasks like web browsing, office work, and media consumption, and you value a balance between performance and budget-friendly options, then the ASUS Vivobook 16X offers a more economical and portable solution with adequate performance for general use. 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
Good battery life
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.7/10
7.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18, with its higher-end CPU and more RAM, excels in demanding tasks, and its superior screen quality enhances viewing experiences; however, its size and shorter battery life limit its portability compared to the ASUS Vivobook 16X, which offers a balance of performance suitable for general tasks, longer battery life, and increased ease of transport. Both laptops have ample storage and good keyboards, but the Vivobook 16X might have an edge in quieter operation and cooler performance during lighter use.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
7.7/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
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 16X is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 comes with a top-tier GPU and high screen refresh rate, making it ideal for gaming and 3D tasks that demand smooth visuals and rapid frame rates, which are crucial for an immersive experience. The ASUS Vivobook 16X, while having a capable GPU and adequate screen refresh rate, does not match the Strix's performance, but still offers good performance for less demanding gaming and 3D work, alongside a balance of CPU performance and screen quality for general use.
Engineering and Design
9.2/10
8.2/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers a powerful CPU, high RAM capacity, and a top-tier GPU that makes it ideal for demanding engineering software and tasks, coupled with a high-quality display ensuring precise visuals; however, it's less portable due to size and weight. The ASUS Vivobook 16X, while also competent for engineering tasks with solid CPU and sufficient RAM, has a lesser GPU and screen quality, but gains points for being more portable and easier to carry, with a quality keyboard and quieter operation that benefits everyday use.
Content Creation
8.8/10
7.7/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
7.4/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
7.3/10
18.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 excels in screen quality for general use and engineering due to its higher resolution and brightness, which enhance clarity and visibility, and its wide color gamuts ensuring accurate color reproduction for detailed tasks. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for gaming and 3D work where fluid motion is crucial. The ASUS Vivobook 16X, while offering good resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and sufficient color accuracy for engineering, also falls short for gaming due to a less optimal refresh rate.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 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
16.0in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 16X 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 16X 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
$1,200
$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 16X costs $1,200.
"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."
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
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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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