If you require a laptop for heavy tasks such as gaming, 3D modeling, or machine learning work, the ASUS ROG Strix model, with its higher cost, offers substantial performance benefits. However, if you prioritize portability and battery life for everyday tasks like browsing, document editing, and media consumption, the ASUS Vivobook Go is lighter, often has longer battery life, and is more budget-friendly, albeit with less power for demanding software. Consider how you plan to use the laptop most often and whether the increased performance or the convenience and savings are more important to your daily needs. 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 Go 15
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.7/10
5.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 provides a powerful CPU and ample RAM for smooth multitasking, along with a high-quality screen that enhances the user experience, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Go 15, while more portable and with longer battery life, falls short in performance and screen quality, making it less suitable for demanding tasks and rich visual content.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
5.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
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 Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is equipped with a high-end GPU and a screen with a fast refresh rate, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D applications where smooth and detailed visuals are crucial. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Go 15, with a less powerful GPU and a lower refresh rate screen, doesn't provide the same level of performance and visual fluidity for demanding tasks such as gaming and 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
9.2/10
5.4/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is equipped with a high-performance CPU, abundant RAM, a powerful GPU, and a high-quality screen, making it ideal for demanding engineering and design tasks. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has modest hardware specifications and a lower-quality screen, which makes it less suitable for such intensive uses, although it benefits from increased portability.
Content Creation
8.8/10
5.7/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
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
5.9/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 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 Go 15 is poor.
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
5.2/10
18.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 boasts a high-resolution display with ample brightness and a panel type that provides sharp, clear images, making it well-suited for everyday tasks and professional engineering or design work that requires attention to detail and color accuracy. However, its lower refresh rate detracts from its performance in gaming and 3D applications, where fluid motion is crucial for an immersive experience. In comparison, the ASUS Vivobook Go 15's display falls short in resolution and brightness for general tasks, and it lacks the color range and refresh rate needed for engineering, design, and smooth 3D gameplay.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook Go 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
3.4 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 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 Go 15 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
$240
$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 Go 15 costs $240.
"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 Go 15 is a good option if you’re looking for one device to tackle a bunch of smaller problems. For simple school studies, portable evening entertainment or distractions, and getting household admin or light office workloads out of the way, it’s a great little package with respectable battery life, and a great contender for the advent of cloud gaming."
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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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