Consider the ASUS ROG Strix G18 if gaming or demanding tasks like 3D design and video editing are your focus, expecting higher performance but at a higher cost and with decreased portability due to its size and weight. Conversely, the ASUS Zenbook 13 is better for general use, offers greater portability with its light weight, and typically has longer battery life, all at a lower cost, but it's not ideal for intensive tasks. Choose based on whether performance or mobility and price are 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
Very good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
8.7/10
7.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
378.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 stands out in CPU and RAM capacities, which lends it superior performance for demanding tasks and multitasking, and its high-quality screen makes it ideal for those who prioritize visuals, but this comes at the cost of portability and battery life. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook 13, while still delivering good performance for everyday tasks, offers a balance of a quality screen, more portability, and longer battery life, making it suitable for users needing mobility without the necessity for top-tier power.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.2/10
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
8.3/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is equipped with a high-end GPU and a screen with a fast refresh rate, making it superior for gaming and 3D tasks; however, it's more expensive and less portable than the ASUS Zenbook 13, which has a mid-range GPU and a standard refresh rate screen that provides a fair experience for those activities but excels in portability and cost-effectiveness.
Engineering and Design
9.2/10
7.1/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
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 Zenbook 13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers a powerful CPU, abundant RAM, and a high-quality GPU, making it well-equipped for demanding engineering tasks and design work that require high performance and screen quality. However, the ASUS Zenbook 13, while more portable, has a less powerful CPU, less RAM, and a lower-tier GPU, making it suitable for less intensive tasks and compromising somewhat for its enhanced mobility and convenience.
Content Creation
8.8/10
7.6/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 Zenbook 13 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
7.3/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 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
7.8/10
18.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
378.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 13 for general use, gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix G18 and the ASUS Zenbook 13 offer sharp, bright displays with high resolution, which make them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing, video streaming, and document editing. They excel in engineering and design due to their wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation for tasks such as photo editing or CAD software. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these models may result in less fluid visuals, which can be a drawback for fast-paced games or rendering 3D models.
Portability
Poor
Excellent
18.0in
SIZE
13.3in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,203
$890
$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 Zenbook 13 costs $890.
"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 ZenBook 13 is a compact 13-inch laptop with a fast Ryzen 7 5800U and OLED display. The subnotebook is also light and the modern design is convincing. The selection of high-quality materials make the device not only light, but also very stable. In addition, the visuals and haptics of the device offers a high-quality impression. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800U is a very good fit for the ZenBook 13, ensuring a high performance in the test. However, in terms of the 3D performance, we also notice that the Vega architecture is beginning to hit its limits."
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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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