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Updated February 26, 2024·
If you need a laptop primarily for gaming or demanding tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning, the ASUS ROG Strix G18, with its higher price tag, offers stronger performance, but it's heavier and less portable. The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is more budget-friendly, easier to carry, and sufficient for general use, light gaming, or standard engineering tasks, but it may not handle intensive applications as smoothly. Both options will vary in battery life; gaming laptops like the ROG typically have shorter battery life due to their powerful hardware. Consider your primary use and whether portability or raw performance is your priority. 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
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.7
7.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
385.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18, with its superior CPU and RAM, excels in performance-intensive tasks and has a high-quality screen, making it suitable for demanding applications, but it's less portable and has a shorter battery life. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers moderate performance that is adequate for everyday tasks, better portability, and longer battery life, but with a screen, CPU, and RAM not as powerful as the Strix, it's less ideal for more demanding uses.
Gaming and AI
8.7
6.1
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 boasts a high-end GPU and a screen with a fast refresh rate, enhancing gaming and 3D experiences significantly, whereas the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, with a more modest GPU and slower screen refresh rate, offers lower performance for these tasks. Furthermore, the Strix's superior CPU and screen quality contribute to better overall visual and processing performance, compared to the Vivobook Pro which trades some power for cost efficiency.
Engineering and Design
9.2
7.0
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18, with its high-end CPU, ample RAM, and powerful GPU, excels in demanding tasks and provides a superior screen for detailed work, making it ideal for intensive engineering and design. The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, while still capable with respectable performance components, focuses more on balance, offering adequate power for engineering tasks with greater portability and a comfortable keyboard, but with less emphasis on extreme performance.
Content Creation
8.8
7.3
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
7.2
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
8.4
18.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
385.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize screen clarity and vibrant visuals for daily tasks or precise design work, both the ASUS ROG Strix G18 and the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are excellent, boasting high resolution and brightness that enhance your viewing experience. They also cover a wide spectrum of colors, crucial for engineering or design, ensuring that the images displayed are accurate and true to life. However, for gaming and 3D applications where motion smoothness is key, they fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which could lead to less fluid visuals in fast-paced scenes.
Portability
Poor
Very Good
18.0in
SIZE
14.0in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,203
$548
$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 Pro 14 costs $548.
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Key similarities
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 8 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.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) and the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) | ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,203 | $548 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2024 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 11.6'' x 1.06'' | 12.5'' x 9'' x 0.76'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.61 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.71" | 12.5" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.57" | 9" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-14900HX | Intel i5-11300H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 63 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 18" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 422 nits | 385 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024)
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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 Vivobook Pro 14
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Marc Herter | July 2022
"The Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED is a Pantone Validated laptop that packs a lot of processing power. The Asus VivoBook Pro 14 OLED's highlight is its outstanding display: Featuring a 3K resolution in the 16:10 format and nearly a 100% coverage of the Display P3 color space, the display hardly leaves anything to be desired. The Asus laptop also shows impeccable rates in terms of general system performance. Combined with long battery life, low noise emissions, and relatively good speakers, the laptop can be recommended to users who can accept compromises in terms of connectivity."
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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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