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The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 typically costs less and provides high refresh rates suitable for gaming, paired with a powerful AMD processor and RTX 3070 graphics card. It's lighter than the Zenbook and has a longer battery life, making it more portable for users on the go. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X, on the other hand, has a higher-quality OLED touchscreen with better color accuracy and resolution, which might be more appealing for creative professionals. It also has an Intel processor and RTX 3060 graphics, a newer but slightly less powerful combination than the Zephyrus. Consider the Zenbook if your work involves detailed visuals and touch capability, but if gaming or budget is a priority, the Zephyrus could be a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
- Very good overall build quality
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.6
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both very good for engineering and design, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is equipped with a high-performance AMD processor and Nvidia GPU which are essential for engineering software, and its IPS screen offers high refresh rates, making it ideal for design work that benefits from smooth visuals. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X, on the other hand, boasts a powerful Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU as well, but sets itself apart with a superior-quality OLED touchscreen, higher screen resolution and aspect ratio, which enhances detail and workspace for engineering and design tasks; however, it is heavier and less portable than the Zephyrus G15.
Software Development
7.4
8.2
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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
7.9
8.3
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
354.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the screens of both the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offer high resolution and brightness, making them suitable for web browsing, document editing, and media consumption. In engineering and design tasks, these laptops have displays with wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation which is essential for tasks like photo editing or CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short due to lower refresh rates which can lead to less fluid visuals and slower response times during fast-paced action or rendering.
Battery
9.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has 7 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
7.6
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,637
$1,300
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a price of $1,637 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X costs $1,300.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
309.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
354.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is favored for its combination of high-performance CPU and GPU, ample RAM, quality IPS screen with a high refresh rate, all contributing to a smooth and responsive experience that's also portable due to its light weight and long battery life. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X excels with its superior OLED screen, providing better color accuracy and resolution, a more robust CPU, and a touch screen which enhances user interaction, although it is slightly heavier and with a shorter battery life. Both are excellent for general use, with their trade-offs suiting different preferences for display quality versus battery longevity and portability.
Gaming and AI
7.5
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is equipped with a higher-end Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and offers a higher screen refresh rate, making it particularly well-suited for gaming and 3D applications where smooth visuals and fast rendering are essential. In contrast, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 16X, while it has a less powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, boasts a high-quality OLED screen with touch capability and superior resolution but with a lower refresh rate, which is still adequate for gaming and 3D tasks but more optimized for vivid visual work.
Content Creation
8.0
8.5
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both very good for content creation.
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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 | ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,637 | $1,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | October 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 5.29 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.57" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 96 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 309 nits | 354 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | No Webcam | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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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Marc Herter, Alex Wätzel | November 2023
"The new Zenbook Pro 16X is more powerful, quieter and doesn't need to shy away from dedicated workstations and gamers. It is also comparatively compact, and our test device is the best Zenbook that we've reviewed so far. It seems equally suitable for content creators and gamers or anyone looking for a very powerful laptop that is still slim."
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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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