If you require a laptop primarily for high-end gaming or demanding tasks such as video editing or 3D rendering, the ASUS ROG Strix G18, despite its higher price, offers superior performance and cooling capabilities, but it is less portable due to its size and weight. Conversely, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, while still powerful, focuses more on a balance between performance and portability, and it may have longer battery life, making it a better choice for professionals on the go who need a machine for general use and some heavier applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024)
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.1/10
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
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 features a more powerful GPU and higher screen refresh rate, which are critical for fluid gaming and rendering 3D graphics, making it excellent for these tasks. While the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 also has a capable GPU and good screen quality, it lags slightly behind in refresh rate and GPU performance, hence it's only considered good for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
9.2/10
8.1/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is equipped with a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and a top-tier GPU, which are crucial for demanding engineering tasks, and it also boasts a superior screen quality that enhances detailed design work. However, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a balance between performance and portability with a solid CPU, sufficient RAM, decent GPU, and quality screen, while also providing a more comfortable keyboard, less noise, and better speakers for an overall good engineering and design experience.
Content Creation
8.8/10
8.2/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 are both very good for content creation, though the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is somewhat better.
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
7.9/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 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 Zenbook Pro 17 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
7.2/10
18.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Strix G18's high resolution and brightness offer crisp, vivid visuals, making it pleasant for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design, its wider color gamuts ensure accurate color reproduction, critical for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate might lead to less smooth motion, despite the display's good resolution and panel type, which could hinder the gaming experience.
Portability
Poor
Good
18.0in
SIZE
17.3in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 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
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
$1,500
$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 17 costs $1,500.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 with its powerful CPU and abundant RAM excels in handling intensive tasks and gaming but sacrifices portability and battery life due to its size and performance focus. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a balance of strong CPU performance, high-quality screen, and longer battery life, making it highly suitable for general use and professionals on the go who also need reliable performance.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 compare to other laptops
"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."
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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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