If you prioritize gaming or intensive tasks like 3D modeling or machine learning, investing in the ASUS ROG Strix may be appropriate as it likely offers superior graphics and processing power, but it's heavier and may have shorter battery life compared to the ASUS Zenbook Pro, which is more portable and well-suited for everyday tasks and some professional applications but might struggle with very demanding software. If your budget is a concern and your usage is more general, the Zenbook Pro presents a better value. 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 Pro 15
Good portability
Excellent battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.7/10
7.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
346.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18, with its high-end CPU and RAM, excels in demanding tasks and has a superior screen for vivid visuals, making it extremely powerful for general use, albeit with compromises in portability and battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, while still performing well with a good CPU and sufficient RAM, offers a balance with better portability and longer battery life, but may not handle intensive tasks as smoothly as the Strix G18.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.7/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 boasts a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which provides smoother visuals and better performance in gaming and 3D applications, making it excellent for those tasks. Meanwhile, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, while still capable, offers less graphical horsepower and a standard refresh rate, suitable for less intensive gaming and 3D use, thus being fair for those purposes.
Engineering and Design
9.2/10
7.5/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 boasts superior CPU, ample RAM, and a high-end GPU along with exceptional screen quality crucial for demanding engineering software and graphic design, though at the expense of portability due to its size and weight. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, while still providing good performance with a quality CPU and GPU for engineering tasks, offers better portability, a comfortable keyboard, and quieter operation, making it a more balanced choice for on-the-go professionals who need performance without sacrificing mobility.
Content Creation
8.8/10
7.7/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
7.5/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 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 Pro 15 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
7.6/10
18.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
346.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both ASUS laptops offer high-resolution displays with excellent brightness and panel types that ensure clear and vibrant images, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and office work. Engineers and designers will appreciate the broad color gamuts provided by these laptops, allowing for accurate color work in software like CAD or Photoshop. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these laptops may lead to less smooth visuals during fast-paced scenes, despite the high-resolution panels.
Battery
8.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 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
15.6in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,203
$1,109
$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 Pro 15 costs $1,109.
"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 Pro 15 offers a strong CPU, chassis, and display. One of the most popular 15.6-inch prosumer or multimedia laptops out there is the Dell XPS 15. Thus, comparisons between it and the Asus Zenbook Pro 15 are inevitable. Asus has a couple of tricks up its sleeve that XPS users are still missing out on including 1080p OLED and an AMD Ryzen CPU which help separate the Zenbook Pro 15 from the XPS 15. It also integrates a numpad and a few more port options albeit at the cost of a larger chassis size."
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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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