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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is an excellent choice for gaming, 3D, or machine learning tasks due to its high performance, but it comes at a higher price and might not be as easy to carry around. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 17 offers more screen space which is good for multitasking and general use, and it's usually more affordable, but it may not handle intensive tasks as well as the Zephyrus. If portability and battery life are key concerns, and your work is not resource-intensive, the Vivobook may be more suitable. However, for high-end tasks and better performance, the G15 is better suited, albeit with a premium price and less portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
- The ASUS Vivobook 17 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15.
Key differences
General Use
7.9
7.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
309.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
263.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 stands out for general use due to its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and ample RAM, which contribute to swift performance, while its high-resolution screen with excellent color coverage ensures vibrant visuals, although it is less portable given its weight. Conversely, the ASUS Vivobook 17 offers a larger screen but with lower resolution and color accuracy, and despite its lighter weight, it is less suited for demanding tasks as it features a less capable Intel i3 CPU and less RAM, which may affect multitasking and performance-intensive applications.
Gaming and AI
7.5
6.0
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 offers robust gaming and 3D experiences with its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which are significantly superior for these tasks compared to the ASUS Vivobook 17's basic integrated Intel graphics and a standard 60Hz refresh rate. Additionally, the ROG Zephyrus G15 is equipped with a higher tier AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and better screen quality, providing smoother and more vivid visuals, whereas the Vivobook 17's Intel i3 CPU and screen properties are more modest, aligning with general use rather than specialized gaming or 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.0
6.3
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is superior for engineering and design due to its powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, abundant 16GB RAM, and high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, which are essential for intensive tasks, alongside a high-quality screen with excellent color coverage and resolution. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 17, with its modest Intel i3 CPU, less RAM, and integrated graphics, is adequate for less demanding tasks, but it falls short for engineering applications despite its larger screen, but lesser screen quality and color accuracy.
Content Creation
8.0
7.0
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 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.
Screen Quality
7.9
6.2
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
263.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 boasts a display with high resolution and brightness, along with a panel type that offers wide viewing angles, making it ideal for everyday tasks and demanding engineering applications where detail and color accuracy are critical. However, despite its quality, the display's refresh rate is lower, which is less optimal for gaming and 3D work where smooth motion is essential. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 17 provides an adequate resolution and brightness for general use and engineering, but its screen may not cover as wide a range of colors and its refresh rate is not suitable for the high-paced action in games and 3D rendering.
Battery
9.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 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
8.5
6.5
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,637
$428
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a price of $1,637 and the ASUS Vivobook 17 costs $428.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.4
6.9
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 to be good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and ASUS Vivobook 17 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and the ASUS Vivobook 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 | ASUS Vivobook 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,637 | $428 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | 15.7'' x 9.9'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 15.72" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.57" | 9.89" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS | Intel i3-1220P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 50 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 309 nits | 263 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | No Webcam | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Florian Glaser | February 2021
"As long as you're aware of the fact that the GeForce RTX 3080 laptop version can only unfold its potential to a limited extent due to Asus's low TDP setting and that it can be slower than a fast RTX 3070 laptop, the ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503Q cuts a fine figure. One of the biggest highlights turns out to be the WQHD panel, since it attracts customers with 165 Hz, relatively fast response times, FreeSync, and good color-space coverage. Other selling points are the surprisingly rich sound, the long battery life, and the sleek design. In terms of looks, the white edition stands out nicely from the competition."
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Marvin Gollor | May 2022
"The ASUS Vivobook 17 is an affordable 17-inch laptop with passive cooling. On one hand, you get a really quiet and cool work device with a good system performance, many connections, good maintenance options, speakers acceptable for multimedia enjoyment, and a sharp and clear matte FHD IPS display with the Asus VivoBook 17 (F712JA). On the other hand, the USB-C port lacks Power Delivery and DisplayPort, and the display, a higher brightness and better color space coverage."
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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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