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ROG Strix G16
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Zenbook 14
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Good for gaming and AI
  • Very good speakers
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
  • Very good portability

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

7.9
ROG Strix G16
Zenbook 14
6.4
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is only fair.

Engineering and Design

8.3
ROG Strix G16
Zenbook 14
7.4
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is good.

Screen Quality

7.5
ROG Strix G16
Zenbook 14
7.0
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.

Portability

Fair
ROG Strix G16
Zenbook 14
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.7
ROG Strix G16
Zenbook 14
7.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
291.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 are both good for general use.

Content Creation

7.9
ROG Strix G16
Zenbook 14
7.8
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.7
ROG Strix G16
Zenbook 14
7.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for software development.

Battery

9.0 Hours
ROG Strix G16
Zenbook 14
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 9 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

7.8
ROG Strix G16
Zenbook 14
7.8
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and ASUS Zenbook 14 both have good build quality.

Cost

$1,249
ROG Strix G16
Zenbook 14
$1,244
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$800

$1,000

$1,200

$1,400

$1,600

$1,800

$2,000

The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,249 and the ASUS Zenbook 14 costs $1,244.

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How the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the ASUS Zenbook 14 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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ASUS ROG Strix G16ASUS Zenbook 14
ASUS ROG Strix G16ASUS Zenbook 14

GENERAL

Price
$1,249
$1,244
Release Date
February 1, 2023March 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
13.9'' x 10.4'' x 1.05''12.6'' x 8.3'' x 0.64''
Weight
5.51 lbs2.87 lbs
Width
13.94"12.56"
Depth
10.39"8.27"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-13650HXAMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
20
Storage
512 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
9 Hours9 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh63 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"14"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 12001920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
165Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
291 nits400 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.8/107.8/10
Portability Score
6.5/108.9/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.3/107/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7.5/107/10
Speaker Quality Score
8/107.5/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
21
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
4N/A

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ASUS ROG Strix G16

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Marc Herter | March 2023
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."

ASUS Zenbook 14

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Florian Glaser | August 2022
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."

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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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