The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is designed for high performance and gaming with stronger graphics capabilities, which makes it ideal for gaming, 3D work, and demanding applications, but it’s heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 17 is more budget-friendly, offers moderate performance suitable for general use and everyday tasks, and has a larger screen for productivity with better battery life and portability, but it won't handle intensive tasks as well. Choose the ROG Strix G18 for power and gaming or the Vivobook for affordability and regular 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 overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.7/10
7.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
263.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18, with its powerful CPU and abundant RAM, delivers top-notch performance and a high-quality screen that excels for a variety of tasks, but it's less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to lighter laptops. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 17 offers decent performance suitable for general use with a larger yet less vibrant screen, and while it's easier to carry around and generally has a longer battery life, it compromises on the high-level specs and rich display experience that the ROG Strix provides.
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
9.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is outfitted with a high-end GPU and a screen with a fast refresh rate, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D tasks which demand smooth, detailed visuals and quick response times. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 17, with a less powerful GPU and a standard refresh rate screen, provides a competent but less impressive experience for gaming and 3D applications, prioritizing affordability and general use.
Engineering and Design
9.2/10
6.3/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
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 17 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 excels in engineering and design tasks due to its superior CPU, high RAM capacity, advanced GPU, and exceptional screen quality, which together provide the necessary power and clarity for intensive applications. The ASUS Vivobook 17, while more portable and offering decent keyboard and speaker quality, falls short in demanding engineering scenarios because its components, though satisfactory for general use, do not match the high performance hardware of the ROG Strix.
Content Creation
8.8/10
7.0/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
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 17 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
6.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 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
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
263.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 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 high resolution and bright display that cover a wide range of colors, making text sharp and details vivid, which is crucial for precision tasks like CAD and graphic design. However, its lower refresh rate compared to gaming-oriented screens means that it may not deliver as fluid motion, which is more noticeable and valued in fast-paced gaming or 3D rendering environments. The ASUS Vivobook 17 offers a fair quality display that's suitable for everyday tasks and occasional design work, but it doesn't match the G18's color accuracy or brightness, and with a similar low refresh rate, isn't ideal for gaming or professional 3D applications.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 17 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
17.3in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 17 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
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,203
$428
$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 17 costs $428.
"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 ASUS Vivobook 17 is an affordable 17-inch laptop with passive cooling. On one hand, you get a really quiet and cool work device with a good system performance, many connections, good maintenance options, speakers acceptable for multimedia enjoyment, and a sharp and clear matte FHD IPS display with the Asus VivoBook 17 (F712JA). On the other hand, the USB-C port lacks Power Delivery and DisplayPort, and the display, a higher brightness and better color space coverage."
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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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